French President Francois Hollande says the threat from Islamic State militants in Iraq & Syria is global and that the response must be global.<br /><br /> Speaking at the start of a conference in Paris to tackle the insurgency, he called for a co-ordinated response, which is likely to see an intensification of airstrikes.<br /><br /> “This conference has a single goal: to provide the political support needed to fight against a major threat called Islamic State which threatens Iraq, the Middle East and is a major risk for the whole world,” said Hollande.<br /><br /> He also said the murder of British aid worker David Haines was a frightening illustration of the threat.<br /><br /> Iraqi President Fuad Masum also appealed to the 30 countries attending for help in reunifying his country.<br /><br /> The talks are being held as the French military joins their British colleagues in launching surveillance flights over Iraq.<br /><br /> Several countries have offered to take part in air strikes on IS positions, a move welcomed by US Secretary of State John Kerry.
