Ryan calls for pause in Syrian refugee admissions
House Speaker Paul Ryan urged a pause in Syrian refugees entering the United States after the Paris attacks. He formed a task force to draft legislation for a House vote this week, citing national security concerns and the need to verify refugee screening.
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Kasich calls for stronger Syrian refugee screening system
Ohio Governor John Kasich urged stricter screening of Syrian refugees after Paris attacks. He stressed a need for a robust system to determine credentials, noting governors cannot block entry but can voice concerns to the president. He cited intelligence officials and outlined a lengthy 18 to 24 month vetting process. Kasich acknowledged humanitarian needs while emphasizing safety.
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Kerry Says Syria Ceasefire Could Be Weeks Away
U S Secretary of State John Kerry in Paris said a Vienna on Saturday ceasefire plan for Syria could come within weeks. He noted the accord would aid fight against Islamic State and pave a transition, with a Saudi hosted opposition meeting by mid December to form a delegation for talks with Bashar al Assad's government.
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Return of over 1,200 jihadis unsettles Europe and France
An Associated Press count shows more than 1,200 Europeans who joined Islamic extremism in Syria and Iraq returned home in the past two years. Many are jailed or absorbed in major cities. France leads Europe in fighters and fears rise as trials slow and attacks linked to returnees spark concern.
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