France to extend state of emergency for three months: Sources

French President Francois Hollande wants to increase a 12- day state of emergency announced following the Paris attacks to three-months, say parliamentary sources.

The president’s move will increase the state of emergency to cover an upcoming UN climate conference to be held in Paris on November 30, an unnamed source told AFP Sunday.

According to French law, extending a state of emergency further than 12 days will require approval by the French parliament.

Such measures lend French police sweeping investigating powers while being enforced .... http://www.presstv.ir