The deadly attack in Paris has provided a centre point for Democratic Party presidential aspirants in the United States (US) who disagreed over how to deal with militant group, Islamic State (IS).

During a debate in Iowa, former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, said “it cannot be an American fight” calling on Turkey and the Gulf states to do more.

But rival, Martin O’Malley, disagreed and said the US had to “stand up to evil” and lead from the front.

The attacks killed 129 people and injured hundreds in the Paris, the French capital.

A moment’s silence was observed in Des Moines before the debate began, and the three candidates expressed their condolences to the French people.

But then they clashed over the rise of IS, which has claimed responsibility for the atrocities.