The Islamic State group's ability to carry out the deadly Paris attacks that it has claimed reveals the growing sophistication and reach of the global jihadist network, analysts said Saturday. At least 128 people were killed in gun and bomb attacks in the French capital Friday, in what President Francois Hollande called "an act of war." IS's online claim of responsibility boasted that "eight brothers wearing explosive belts and carrying assault rifles" conducted a "blessed attack on... Crusader France." The coordinated assault came just a day after more than 40 people were killed in twin suicide bombings in a southern suburb of Beirut, in an attack also...
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