The French government has given its approval to new measures against terrorism following deadly shootings by an alleged extremist in southern France last month. President Nicolas Sarkozy's Cabinet Wednesday authorized a bill to make it illegal to travel abroad to terrorist indoctrination and training camps, or regularly visit Web sites that incite or praise terrorism. Parliament will now take up the matter. Justice Minister Michel Mercier said the moves aim to prevent “lone wolf” terrorism. Alleged gunman Mohamed Merah killed three soldiers and four Jews in a killing spree in southern France last month. Critics say France's legal arsenal against terrorism is strong enough and accuse Sarkozy of playing politics ahead of the looming presidential election.
