Hollande Readies Syria Air Strikes as Response to Refugee Crisis; U.S. Revamping Rebel Force Fighting ISIS in Syria

``"I've asked the minister of defense to begin reconnaissance flights over Syria from tomorrow that would allow for strikes against the Islamic State," Hollande said at a press conference in Paris on Monday. Hollande, who ruled out sending troops, said Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is an impediment to peace in the country.'' -- See also U.S. Revamping Rebel Force Fighting ISIS in Syria.