Germany's Merkel vows more support for France against Islamic State

German Chancellor Angel Merkel, on a visit to France, vowed stronger support against the Islamic State militant group, saying it was Germany's "duty to reflect" and to "act quickly" against the threat.

Meeting with French President Francois Hollande and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Wednesday, Merkel said Germany is ready to strengthen its military commitment across the globe to aid France following the Nov. 13 IS attacks on Paris that left about 130 dead and hundreds injured.

"Terrorism is our common enemy," said Merkel at a joint news conference with Hollande at the Elysee Paris. "It is our common job to fight it. ISIL can't be beaten by words, so we have to fight it using military means."