France Tried to Bolster Security Before Attacks

11/14/2015 9:39AM     

Friday night’s attacks in Paris confirmed what French security services have feared for months: that there would be another devastating attack like the one that left 17 dead in January. But despite boosting surveillance powers, some attackers have been able to slip through the cracks. Photo: Getty Images

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