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Democrats argue over Islamic State fight after Paris attacks | |
(35 minutes later) | |
The Democratic presidential hopefuls have clashed over how to deal with militant group Islamic State, in the wake of deadly terror attacks in Paris. | |
Hillary Clinton was challenged by rival Bernie Sanders at a televised debate for backing the Iraq War, which he says led to the rise of the militants. | |
She said it was up to others to lead the fight against IS and called on Turkey and the Gulf states to do more. | |
The attacks killed 129 people and injured hundreds in the French capital. | The attacks killed 129 people and injured hundreds in the French capital. |
Hours after the near-simultaneous attacks, CBS News said the debate in Iowa would re-adjust its focus to put more emphasis on counter-terrorism and foreign policy. | |
A moment's silence was observed in Des Moines before the debate began, and the three candidates expressed their condolences with France. | A moment's silence was observed in Des Moines before the debate began, and the three candidates expressed their condolences with France. |
But then they clashed over how best to deal with IS, which has claimed responsibility for the atrocities. | But then they clashed over how best to deal with IS, which has claimed responsibility for the atrocities. |
Mrs Clinton, the former secretary of state, said: "It cannot be an American fight... we will support those who will take the fight to Isis." | |
But former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley disagreed, saying: "America is best when standing up to evil in this world." | But former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley disagreed, saying: "America is best when standing up to evil in this world." |
And Mr Sanders, a Vermont senator, also attacked the former secretary of state Mrs Clinton when she said the US did not have the "bulk of responsibility" for the instability in the region. | And Mr Sanders, a Vermont senator, also attacked the former secretary of state Mrs Clinton when she said the US did not have the "bulk of responsibility" for the instability in the region. |
The invasion of Iraq, which she backed, was to blame for the rise of al-Qaeda and IS, he said. | The invasion of Iraq, which she backed, was to blame for the rise of al-Qaeda and IS, he said. |
In other highlights: | In other highlights: |
This primetime showdown is the party's second debate of the election campaign, two fewer than the Republicans, who have a much wider field. | This primetime showdown is the party's second debate of the election campaign, two fewer than the Republicans, who have a much wider field. |
In 79 days, Iowa will be the first state to pick a presidential candidate from each party. | In 79 days, Iowa will be the first state to pick a presidential candidate from each party. |
Voters across the US will go to the polls finally in November 2016 to choose the new occupant of the White House. | Voters across the US will go to the polls finally in November 2016 to choose the new occupant of the White House. |