Paris attacks: IS are 'psychopathic monsters', says Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry has described Islamic State (IS) militants as "psychopathic monsters" following Friday's deadly attacks in Paris. Mr Kerry, in Paris for talks with President Hollande, said the US stood "shoulder to shoulder" with France. Mr Hollande says France is committed to destroying IS and has vowed to step up air strikes in Syria and Iraq. IS has said it carried out the attacks on bars, restaurants, a concert hall and a stadium in which 129 people died. A huge manhunt is still under way for a suspected member of the group, Salah Abdeslam, who was believed to have fled across the border to his native Belgium. Belgium's government has raised its terror threat level, causing Tuesday's football match between the national team and Spain to be cancelled. The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher, who is travelling with Mr Kerry, says his visit to Paris is to demonstrate Washington's support for a key ally. In the wake of the attacks, the two countries have tightened their military co-operation, boosting the exchange of intelligence to help French air strikes against IS.