Experts: Gunmen in Paris Attack Likely Had Military Training

The black-clad gunmen who stormed the Paris offices of a satirical magazine known for lampooning Islam displayed proficiency in weapons handling, suggesting they had received military training, say security experts. Shouting “Allahu Akbar!” (God is Great), the three masked gunmen executed a carefully planned assault coinciding with the magazine’s weekly editorial meeting, when the staff and contributors were gathered in one place. The attackers were armed with automatic weapons and...

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