Charles De Gaulle Carrier, France's Flagship, To Be Deployed Against Islamic State

President Francois Hollande says France's aircraft carrier will be deployed against Islamist groups in the Middle East, reports the International Business Times (U.K.).

The Charles de Gaulle will join the U.S.-led coalition effort against the Islamic State terrorist group, or ISIS, said Hollande on Wednesday. He made his remarks on the carrier during his annual speech to the armed forces.

“Thanks to the Charles de Gaulle, we can also conduct operations in Iraq if necessary,”...