FP’s Situation Report: At least 11 dead in Paris terror attack; Pentagon investigates civilian casualties in Iraq and Syria; U.S. determined to keep MRAPs out of Islamic State hands; Putin’s Eurasian economic dreams are dying; and much more.

Wednesday, January 7 , 2015 - 14:23 (EET) Section: Foreign Policy (USA)

By David Francis with Sabine Muscat
The Associated Press has the latest breaking news on a terror attack in Paris: “Masked gunmen stormed the offices of a French satirical newspaper Wednesday, killing 11 people before escaping, police and a witness said. The weekly has previously drawn condemnation from Muslims.” More here.
Check foreignpolicy.com for updates on the situation in France throughout the day.
The Pentagon admits it is investigating the possibility of U.S. air strikes killing Iraqi and Syrian civilians. A Centcom spokesman said Tuesday the Pentagon has determined that 13 of 18 allegations of air strikes killing civilians are not credible. Still, …read more

Source: Foreign Policy