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Hollande: ISIS Killed Normandy Priest

CHURCH ATTACK

Islamic State claims responsibility for slashing.

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French President François Hollande said Tuesday the Islamic State terror group was responsible for the knife attack and hostage situation that killed a priest in Normandy. A statement published by an ISIS-affiliated news agency appeared to confirm Hollande’s claim, noting the group executed the attack. The statement called the attackers “soldiers” of ISIS. A second victim was seriously wounded in the attack, which Hollande called a "vile" terrorist action and a "cowardly assassination."

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