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France

Belgian newsagents threatened over sale of Charlie Hebdo

In Belgium, some shops planning to sell the latest issue of Charlie Hebdo magazine have been warned they face reprisals. At least four newsagents in

15/01/2015

Culture news

Pirate tribute to Charlie Hebdo goes like hot cakes in French city of Lyon

The reaction to the attacks against French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo have been many. In the French city of Lyon, the tragedy sparked a

14/01/2015

Yemen

Al Qaeda in Yemen says it was behind Charlie Hebdo killings

Al Qaeda in Yemen has claimed responsibility for the carnage at Charlie Hebdo, calling it the “blessed Battle of Paris”. A video purportedly from the

14/01/2015

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Jewish victims of Paris terror attack mourned at Jerusalem funeral

14/01/2015

Ukraine

At least 12 killed in Ukraine bus attack

It is the deadliest attack on civilians in Ukraine since efforts four months ago to implement a ceasefire. At least twelve people are dead and 16

13/01/2015

France

New footage emerges of Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack

Dramatic new video has emerged showing Islamist militants Cherif and Said Kouachi during Paris attack

13/01/2015

Ukraine

At least 12 dead in shelling of Ukraine bus

Ukraine has seen its hopes for peace shattered once again. At least 12 people were killed on Tuesday when shelling hit a passenger bus in the eastern

13/01/2015

France

French parliament honours terror victims as new security steps are announced

In France's National Assembly, deputies have held a minute's silence to remember victims of terror attacks

13/01/2015

Cameroon

Cameroon claims 143 Boko Haram militants killed in military camp attack

A government official in Cameroon says at least 143 Boko Haram miltants have been killed in an attack on a military camp. The assault reportedly took

13/01/2015

France

"They died so we can live freely": France pays tribute to police killed in Paris attacks

French President François Hollande gives a moving speech in a ceremony dedicated to Franck Brinsolaro, Ahmed Merabet and Clarissa Jean-Philippe, the police officers who were brutally killed in the att

13/01/2015

Nigeria

Catholic archbishop calls for more global resolve to tackle Boko Haram militants

A Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria has accused the West of ignoring the threat of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram. The comment from Ignatius

12/01/2015

France

Reassuring a shaken population: 10,000 extra soldiers deployed across France

It is a massive deployment of troops to reassure a shaken population. The French government says an extra 10,000 soldiers are being mobilised to

12/01/2015

France

French marchers express faith in values of la République

People from all walks of life took part in unity march in Paris and other French cities

12/01/2015

France

Key questions around the Charlie Hebdo killings go unanswered

The Charlie Hebdo massacre has raised a number of questions in France pertaining not so much as to the why but as to the how ; how could such an

12/01/2015

France

Violence the 'product of falsification of religion', says Pope Francis

Pope Francis uses his 'State of the World' speech to denounce acts of brutality throughout the world.

12/01/2015

France

France boosts its domestic security by deploying 10,000 troops on the streets

Smarting at criticism from some quarters that their security services dropped the ball over the Charlie Hebdo attacks, and failed to prevent them

12/01/2015

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Memorial for Porte de Vincennes hostage victims

12/01/2015

Pakistan

Pakistan: Tight security as children return to school after Taliban massacre

Youngsters in Peshawar and across Pakistan returned to their classrooms on Monday for the first time since militants attacked a school in the

12/01/2015

Pakistan

Pupils return to Peshawar school after December 16 Taliban attack

In Pakistan pupils along with their teachers are returning for the first time to the school in the city of Peshawar where more than 140 people were

12/01/2015

France

Lyon marches together as one after the horrors of Paris

People of all generations and all walks of life turned out to march together in one of the biggest rallies ever to be held in the French city of Lyon.

12/01/2015