Kerry wants to give Paris 'big hug' after attacks

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday he wants to give Paris a "big hug" after last week's Islamist attacks in the French capital. "My visit to France is basically to share a big hug for Paris and express the affection of the American people for France and for our friends there who have been through a terrible time," Kerry said in Bulgaria. Kerry arrived in Paris on Thursday for talks on Friday with French President Francois Hollande. The White House was forced