France steps up security ahead of Sunday's unity rally

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The massive unity rally planned for Sunday in Paris will be challenging for officials trying to secure the area, especially since several foreign leaders will be in attendance

Citing the event's "exceptional" nature, the French Interior Ministry announced that thousands of additional police will be on the streets, and several metro stations will be closed ahead of the event, planned for 3 p.m., local time, Sunday.

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French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said authorities will do everything to ensure security at the event. After meeting with French President Francois Hollande Saturday morning, Cazeneuve called for "extreme vigilance," saying, "Given the context, we are exposed to risks." Read more...

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