Paris Attacks: EU Ministers to Discuss Tightening Borders
The European Union pledges to strengthen its security as concerns rise about border control across the continent.
The European Union pledges to strengthen its security as concerns rise about border control across the continent following the Paris attacks.The United Nations Security Council says all countries should join the fight against the Islamic State group. The Council unanimously passed a resolution drafted by France which urged member states to redouble action against Islamic state and co-ordinate their efforts to prevent and suppress terrorist attacks. It came as Mali declared a national emergency following an attack by suspected Islamic extremists on a hotel in Bamaco, which left 27 people dead. We get the latest from Bamaco and discuss what impact tighter security will have on the economy in Europe and beyond.
Plus, Adele is the latest global music star to shun streaming platforms - should the industry be worried or relieved? And, top tips from one of music's most successful promoters - the man who discovered the US artist Lady Gaga shares with us his secrets to spotting top talent.
We are joined throughout the programme by our guest Rohan Workman from the University of Melbourne.
(Photo: Policemen in Paris. Credit: EPA)
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