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Charlie Hebdo trial resumes amid controversy over video conferencing

"No judge should be able to give a verdict without having to look into the eyes of the person receiving it," defence attorneys from the Charlie Hebdo trial have argued.

My Europe Series

What is secularism and why is it causing such divisions in France?

The principle is a key part of France's political fabric. It's also a source of tension with some sections of the Muslim community.

France

Controversy surrounds French school tribute to murdered teacher

A tribute to the murdered history teacher Samuel Paty has triggered a row over France's core values with diverging views over whether all schools and students should take part

My Europe Series

Islamophobia or satire? Plantu on France's caricature controversy

Satirical cartoons have a long and colourful tradition in France that dates back to the Middle Ages, but in recent years they have inspired controversy – and horrific acts of violence such as the attacks against Charlie Hebdo in 2015. Nevertheless, cartoonist Jean Plantu says debate will win.

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French Muslim council working on training plan to fight radicalism

The French Council of the Muslim Faith made the announcement amid a crackdown on extremism in the country, following the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, who had shown pupils images of Mohammad.

France

Demonstrations throughout France in tribute to beheaded teacher

People across France took to the streets on Sunday to march in tribute to Samuel Paty, who was murdered after showing his students caricatures of Mohammad.

France

Suspected Paris knife attacker to be charged with attempted murder

The main suspect in a knife attack outside the former Charlie Hebdo premises in Paris last week is to be charged with attempted murder and terrorist association.

France

Suspect in French knife attack says he was targeting Charlie Hebdo

The 18-year-old suspect in the knife attack outside Charlie Hebdo's former offices in Paris admitted he was targeting the satirical magazine.

France

Terror probe launched after two wounded in Paris knife attack

The national anti-terrorist prosecutor has been tasked with investigating the incident.

France

Instagram apologises for disabling accounts of Charlie Hebdo staff

Two journalists at Charlie Hebdo reported their Instagram accounts had been disabled after they shared the magazine’s front page which carries depictions of the prophet Muhammad.

France

Why has French judiciary let Charlie Hebdo terrorism trial be filmed?

Just eight trials have been filmed in France before this week's landmark Charlie Hebdo terrorism hearing. Here's why the event will be videotaped.

France

France 2015 terror attacks: Who are the suspects going on trial?

Dozens of suspects accused of being accomplices in the January 2015 terror attacks on French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket will face trial this week. Who are they? And how were they allegedly involved?

France

Charlie Hebdo republishes Muhammad cartoons on eve of terror trial

French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has reprinted caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad that were cited by Islamic extremists as a reason for the murderous attack on the magazine’s office in 2015.

France

Charlie Hebdo trial: How the terror attacks unfolded five years ago

France will reopen one of the darkest chapters in its modern history as dozens go on trial for the terror attacks on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket.

France

France debates blasphemy after teen posts viral anti-Islam video

A 16-year old high school student posted an anti-Islam video on Instagram, sparking death threats and a national controversy on the right to blasphemy.

France

France commemorates Charlie Hebdo attack victims, five years on

France commemorated on Tuesday the cartoonists who were massacred by two gunmen at the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine in Paris five years ago.

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France marks four years since Charlie Hebdo attack

France marks four years since Charlie Hebdo attack.

Djibouti

Suspected Charlie Hebdo accomplice deported to France

Peter Cherif, accused of helping the Kouachi brothers, was arrested in Djibouti last week

World News

Charlie Hebdo: France remembers, three years on

French President Emmanuel Macron has led tributes to the 17 victims of attacks in Paris three years ago. During a three-day killing spree in January 2015, gunmen killed reporters and illustrators at the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, as well as police officers and customers at a kosher supermarket

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Charlie Hebdo: three years on, the magazine is struggling

It is three years since terrorists murdered the staff of France's satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. Government ministers are due to attend a memorial ceremony on Sunday for the journalists who were killed. The magazine says it is struggling with an annual security bill of €1.5 million.