Charlie Hebdo
Gerard Biard, Editor-in-chief of Charlie Hebdo: Fake News Has a Bright Future Ahead
It has been six years since the Islamist attack on the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Twelve people lost their lives and millions mourned. "Je suis Charlie" became an expression of solidarity, and Charlie Hebdo a symbol of freedom of speech and press freedom. How did the events of January 2015 change Charlie Hebdo?
Ambassador Ramis, about cartoon in 'Charlie Hebdo': Magazine does not embody French public opinion
The satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' "does not embody in any way the sentiment of the French public opinion", the freedom of speech and freedom of the press being fundamental principles of the French Republic, French Ambassador in Bucharest Michele Ramis told AGERPRES.
Croatian 'Novosti' Shortlisted for Freedom of Expression Award
The London-based NGO Index on Censorship has shortlisted the Croatian independent weekly Novosti as one of only four finalists for its prestigious 2018 Freedom of Expression Award.
3 Years After the Charlie Hebdo Terror Attacks, the Satirical Magazine Struggles with £1.3m Security Bill
Charlie Hebdo is struggling with an annual security bill of ?1.5 million (£1.32m) as President Emmanuel Macron leads commemorations on the third anniversary of the terror attack on the satirical weekly on Sunday, Sunday Telegraph writes.
Sales have slumped after surging to an unprecedented 7 million copies following the attack on 7 January 2015.
Man shot dead attacking police on Charlie Hebdo anniversary
French police shot dead a knife-wielding man Jan. 7 as he attacked a police station in Paris, a year to the day since jihadist gunmen killed 12 people at Charlie Hebdo newspaper.
The man reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) and was wearing what appeared to be an explosives vest although it was later found to be a fake, police and government sources said.
Greek debt crisis among the most discussed topics on Facebook
Facebook released its annual list of the most discussed topics among its users. War, natural disasters, racial tension and contentious politics dominate the FB annual list.
Using data from January 1 to December 1, Facebook shows that the U.S. presidential election has been the number one hot topic around the world, whereas Greek debt crisis dominated the talks among Facebook users.
Syrian journalist, Turkish paper win French media freedom prizes
A Syrian journalist who lives and works in the war-scarred city of Aleppo was awarded the Reporters without Borders Prize in France on Nov. 17 for her defense of press freedom.
This too shall pass
I was in my twenties, reckless, in love and convinced that nothing bad could happen to me or anyone I loved. Terrorist attacks were things that happened elsewhere, to other peopleIn December 1996, when a bomb planted by Armed Islamic Group of Algeria (GIA) exploded in the Port Royal metro station, I had just moved to Paris.
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Bulgaria-Turkey border jammed after new security checks
Hundreds of trucks and cars were stuck at both sides of the border gate between Bulgaria and Turkey for a second day on Nov. 16, after Bulgaria beefed-up its border security checks following the deadly Paris attacks on Nov. 13.
Anonymous vs. ISIS: Paris attacks spearhead a cyber war (vid)
Hacker group Anonymous declared war against ISIS after the Paris attacks on Friday. A YouTube video, in French, said it would use its knowledge to “unite humanity” and warned terorrists to expect them. A spokesperson wearing the Anonymous mask said: “Anonymous from all over the world will hunt you down.
You should know that we will find you and we will not let you go.