German cabinet approves military aid for IS fight

The German cabinet on Tuesday approved a mandate offering military assistance to back the international fight against the Islamic State jihadist group following the Paris attacks. The package, which still requires parliamentary approval, covers Tornado reconnaissance jets, a naval frigate and up to 1,200 troops following a French request, the government said in a statement. "The German contribution serves the fight against terrorism under the auspices of the alliance against IS and is aimed at s