CNN: France remembers Paris terror victims after Hollande beats war drums
(CNN)All across France, blue-white-red national flags flew from buildings on Friday. President Francois Hollande had asked people to hoist the tricolor in patriotic solidarity with the 130 people massacred two weeks ago in Paris.
And in the grand square of the Hotel National des Invalides, Hollande called guests together to mourn the victims in a national ceremony.
Attack survivors appeared alongside grieving families and diplomats representing the countries of foreign victims.
MIDDLE EAST
Turkey warns Russia not to 'play with fire' over downed jet.
Russia threatens economic sanctions against Turkey. Russia seeks economic revenge against Turkey over jet.
Russia ready to coordinate steps to block Turkish-Syrian border — FM.
Moscow is ready to coordinate with the West over strikes on Syria, Putin says.
Iraqi forces just made a 'very important' advance on ISIS that will hamper its ability to transport weapons and food.
Saudi Arabia 'to execute more than 50 convicted of terrorism'.
Iranian hard-liners said to intensify crackdown ahead of key votes.
Palestinians shot dead after alleged car attacks. Two Palestinians ram cars into Israeli soldiers, shot dead.
Israel 'to open UAE diplomatic mission'.
Turkey claims some successes, but migrant flows to Europe persist.
ASIA
China calls for calm amid tensions over Russian jet downing.
Eight Islamic State supporters killed in clash with military in southern Philippines, officials say. Philippine troops kill 'eight from group loyal to ISIL'.
Baloch rebel leader Allah Nazar appears in new video.
China air force again holds drills in Western Pacific.
Medical charity wants independent investigation of hospital bombing.
Global landmine casualties increase, Afghanistan largely to blame: study.
Allegations of plot against Thai government unfounded: opposition.
China stocks tumble most since summer slump as brokerage probe widens.
AFRICA
Soldiers disrupt 'large-scale attack,' arrest 13 ahead of Burkina Faso elections.
Polish cargo ship attacked off Nigeria; 5 abducted.
Nigerian military cannot crush Boko Haram by December: officials.
More than one million children need urgent aid in the conflict-torn Central African Republic: U.N..
South Sudan monitoring group says peace enactment is too slow.
Pope urges Kenyans to end tribalism and corruption.
Africa's child brides expected to double by 2050.
EUROPE
German police arrest two in Berlin in plot to launch 'significant' attack. Two men arrested in Berlin for alleged terror plot released for lack of evidence.
Man who may have sold guns to Paris attackers arrested in Germany.
France honors Paris attack victims in moving homage naming each of the 130 dead. At memorial honouring victims, Hollande vows to destroy 'army of fanatics'.
French unemployment rebounds to record high.
France’s far-right party surges on immigration, terror fears.
Italy police seize nearly 800 guns heading for Belgium.
Russia to halt visa-free agreement for visiting Turks.
Russia-Ukraine row over Crimea escalates as Moscow cuts coal to Kiev.
Queen Elizabeth II opens Commonwealth meeting on Malta.
AMERICAS
Mexico Federal Police open to probe on use of excessive force.
Venezuela lashes U.S., opposition amid blame over activist's slaying.
Argentina investors await Macri reforms.
The growing environmental costs of a Brazilian disaster.
Destruction of Brazil's Amazon forest jumps 16 percent in 2015.
Obama warns states they can’t refuse Syrian refugees.
White House placed on Thanksgiving lockdown after man jumps fence.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
FBI using elite surveillance teams to track at least 48 high-risk ISIS suspects.
Bangladesh Shia mosque attack 'carried out by Islamic State'.
ISIS vs. al Qaeda: A rivalry with a shared goal.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Carbon taxes, cap-and-trade getting another look in US.
Oil prices slide on strong dollar and supply excess.
Toyota leads global car sales in October, outsells VW for fourth month.
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