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Brussels joins tributes for Charlie Hebdo victim

Brussels have joined other capitals around the world in paying a silent tribute to the slain Charlie Hebdo journalists. Officials from the major

08/01/2015

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World stands together in tribute to Charlie Hebdo

08/01/2015

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Charlie Hebdo: France's cartoonists won't kneel

08/01/2015

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Doc pays homage to political cartoonists around the world

‘Cartoonists, Foot Soldiers of Democracy’ examines the work of 12 political cartoonists from around the world, who often put their lives at risk to

08/01/2015

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Charlie Hebdo attacks: Paris shocked, but life goes on

08/01/2015

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Link between Charlie Hebdo attack and fatal shooting of policewoman - police source

Police source says there is a link between the attack at Charlie Hebdo and the shooting of a policewoman in Paris on Thursday morning.

08/01/2015

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Thousands gather across France for Charlie Hebdo demonstrations

08/01/2015

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French policewoman killed in morning shooting near Paris

One of two police officers shot south of Paris this morning has died. It does not appear to be linked to the Charlie Hebdo attack.

08/01/2015

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Cities worldwide show their support for murdered French satirists

Belgians and visitors from afar came together in Europe’s symbolic capital Brussels to express support for Charlie Hebdo’s ‘martyrs for freedom’, the

08/01/2015

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Europe's front pages today show rare unanimity as they proclaim united we stand in defence of free speech

Europe’s front pages today show a rare unanimity as they proclaim We are all Charlie, said Libération. L’Express led with ‘This is what they died

08/01/2015

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Armed Charlie Hebdo attack suspects ‘located’ near Paris

Two suspects in the Charlie Hebdo killings have been located in the Aisne region, east of Paris, AFP has reported. The duo, who are armed, were found

08/01/2015

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Cabu, Tignous and Wolinski - beloved French cartoonists die in Paris shooting

France is struggling to come to terms with the attack at one of the county’s most controversial and irreverent magazines. Known for ridiculing

08/01/2015

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The power of the pen: Cartoonists worldwide react to the Charlie Hebdo attack

The attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices and the deaths of cartoonists Jean Cabut (Cabu), Georges Wolinski, Stéphane ‘Charb’ Charbonnier, Bernard

08/01/2015

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Hooded gunman storm the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo

Journalists, cartoonists and police officers are killed in what is thought to be the worst militant attack on French soil in decades

08/01/2015

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World leaders condemn Paris killings

World leaders have condemned the killings in Paris and the attack on free speech. President Barack Obama was unequivocal. America will stand behind

08/01/2015

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Tens of thousands hold a vigil for the victims of the Paris terror attack

Around 35,000 turn out in central Paris to hold a vigil for the victims of the gun attack on the offices of magazine Charlie Hebdo in which 12 were shot dead.

07/01/2015

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Michal Hernik dies during Dakar Rally

Polish motorbike rider Michal Hernik died on Tuesday while racing in the Dakar Rally in Argentina. The 39-year-old was discovered 300 metres from the

07/01/2015

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Parisians react to the deadly attack in their city

It is a day which will be etched deep in the memory of Parisians. The values which they hold dear have been defiled and the city as one was in a

07/01/2015

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French President Francois Hollande calls for unity after the killings in Paris

French President Francois Hollande, following a crisis meeting at the Elysee Palace spoke to the people of France. In a live televised address he

07/01/2015

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Charlie Hebdo's unrepentant record

Charlie Hebdo has been publishing satire since its creation in 1969. Its left-wing editorial content was like bare-knuckle boxing, pop, politics

07/01/2015

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Charlie Hebdo attackers targeted specific journalists, fought gun battles with police

Paris prosecutor says gunmen who attacked Charlie Hebdo office appeared to know the time and place of magazine's editorial meeting, targeted specific journalists and twice exchanged shots with police

07/01/2015

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Twelve dead as terrorists attack the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo

At 11.30 am CET three masked gunmen entered the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris and slaughtered ten unarmed staff and

07/01/2015

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Paris slaughter condemned by world leaders

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has condemned the slaughter in Paris and added in her statement, “It is also an attack on freedom of speech and the

07/01/2015

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Quartet of murdered French cartoonists among country's finest satirists

Ten members of the Charlie Hebdo editorial team have been shot dead in Paris, along with the two police officers who were guarding their offices

07/01/2015

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François Hollande condemns 'cowardly' attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo

French President François Hollande wasted no time in going to the Charlie Hebdo offices to express his regrets and promise justice for the attackers

07/01/2015

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Charlie Hebdo, a satirical rag that has never shied away from controversy

07/01/2015