Wednesday, January 7, 2015

LONDON PAYS TRIBUTE AFTER PARIS SHOOTINGS

Hundreds of people have gathered in central London - as in cities across the world - in solidarity over the attack in Paris which left 12 people dead.

Trafalgar Square has been the scene for a largely silent protst with pens held aloft.

This as police in France continue to hunt three gunmen who opened fire at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

And UK Prime Minister David Cameron says more can be done to try and safeguard citizens - but not at the expense of the freedom of the press.

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US offers help to France following magazine attack

The Obama administration is offering the French government whatever help it needs, after 12 were shot to death at the offices of magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

That said, while American intelligence had been briefed on previous threats against the publication, they were not aware of any looming attacks.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction:

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NAACP “vigilant” after Colorado blast

The national president of the US civil rights organization the NAACP said the group remains "vigilant" after an improvised explosive device was detonated outside a branch office in Colorado on Tuesday.

Mary MacCarthy reports from Denver:

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12 dead in French magazine attack

Twelve were killed when at least 3 men attacked the Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

The magazine  has repeatedly published cartoons critical of Islam and witnesses told the French police, the attackers shouted, "We have avenged the prophet!"

Speaking via a translator, Paris Prosecutor Francois Mollins described the scene.

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Speaking via a translator, Paris Prosecutor Francois Mollins confirmed 12 dead and another 11 injured, with autopsies planned.

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US Pres. Obama denounces Paris magazine attack as cowardly

U.S. President Barack Obama has denounced the attack on the French magazine Charlie Hebdo which left 12 dead as cowardly.

The American president offered any help the French might request in tracking down the three gunmen, who fled the scene, first by car, then on foot.

President Obama said it is important for the free world to stand together against acts of terrorism like this.

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U.S. President Barack Obama offered the French government help in finding the terrorists and condolences to the families of Charlie Hebdo magazine.

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U.S. President Barack Obama described the Paris attack as not just an attack on people, but on the principle of the freedom of expression.

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UK PM Cameron condemns Paris magazine attacks

British Prime Minister David Cameron is joining voices with international leaders condemning the attack on the French magazine Charlie Hebdo.

12 were killed and another 11 injured when gunmen stormed the editorial offices in Paris.

After meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Prime Minister Cameron called the attack an outrage.

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New attempt to extradite film-maker Roman Polanski on child sex charges

United States prosecutors are making another attempt to extradite film-maker Roman Polanski on child sex-charges dating back almost 40 years.
Polish officials have agreed to question Polanski, after Los Angeles prosecutors sent a request for his extradition back to America.
John Clarke reports from Washington D.C.

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US Trade Deficit falls to 11-month low

America imported its smallest amount of crude oil for 20 years in
November, helping to push the US trade deficit to an 11-month low.

Falling oil prices also help to drive last month's figure down.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Bill Cosby defended by screen wife

The actress who played Bill Cosby's on screen wife has broken her silence for the first time since the comedian was accused of a string of historical sex allegations.


Phylicia Rashad who played Clair Huxtable in The Cosby Show claims they're part of a campaign to keep him off TV.


Our Los Angeles correspondent Verity Geere reports.


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United States vows to help find attackers of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris

The United States has pledged to help France find those who attacked the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, killing twelve people.

Secretary of State John Kerry said in Washington that there was a war between those who valued civilization, and those opposed to it.


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Paris gunmen claimed to represent Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

The gunmen on-the-run after Wednesday's attack on the Paris office of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo claimed to be members of the Yemeni affiliate of Al Qaeda.


Witnesses to the attack say the gunmen told them to inform the media of their involvement with Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.


Former Scotland Yard counter-terrorism officer Charles Shewbridge says there's evidence the gunmen were well-trained for the attack.


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Shock in Europe over deadly Charlie Hebdo attack

Scene of chaos and carnage of Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris

A massive manhunt is underway in France for the gunmen who attacked the Paris headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, killing 12.


Three of the magazine's cartoonists are reportedly among the dead, and staff at the magazine say the attackers specifically targeted them by name.


Two police officers who were guarding the building were also killed.


Cellphone video shows two gunmen calmly walking back to a car and driving away from the scene after shooting a police officer in the head at close range.


Reporter Peter Allen in Paris describes the scene at the offices of Charlie Hebdo.


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Reporter Stephan de Vries works near the Charlie Hebdo offices.


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Lucy Provan is a reporter with television station France 24.


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MANHUNT AFTER 12 SHOT DEAD IN PARIS

Gunmen remain on the loose in Paris after having shot dead 12 people at a satirical magazine.

Three attackers are being hunted after the incident at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine, with the attackers reportedly shouting that they had "avenged the Prophet Muhammad".

Olly Barratt reports.

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Massive manhunt in Paris for Charlie Hebdo gunmen

A massive manhunt is underway in France for the gunmen who attacked the Paris headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 people.


Three of the magazine's cartoonists are reportedly among the dead, and staff at the magazine say the attackers specifically targeted them by name.


Two police officers who were guarding the building were also killed.


Cellphone video shows two gunmen calmly walking back to a car and telling passers-by "We have just killed Charlie Hebdo", before driving away from the scene.


Correspondent Peter Allen is in Paris and says there's now enormous pressure on the authorities to catch the men who are presumed to be fundamentalists, critical of the magazine's decision to publish cartoons portraying the prophet Mohammed.


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French President Francois Hollande spoke to reporters at the scene of the attack.


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US condemns Paris attack and offers help

In the United States, President Barack Obama has strongly condemned the attack on the offices of a French satirical magazine.

In a statement, the US leader said that America's thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the attack and the people of France at what he calls a "difficult time".

Meanwhile, a group representing journalists is calling the massacre a "brazen assault on free expression".

Malcolm Brown has more on the US reaction.    

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French satirical magazine targeted in terrorist attack.

12 people have been killed in a shooting at the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Two men armed with Kalashnikovs entered the building at around 11:30 local time and opened fire.

Charlie Hebdo journalists who were at the scene have said they must have known the magazine held a weekly editorial meeting at that time - and they were looking for the newspaper's journalists by name.

Charlie Hebdo is a satirical newspaper that frequently takes aim at targets ranging from Muslims to the far right - as Elena Casas explains.


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MANHUNT FOR PARIS GUNMEN

Gunmen remain on the loose in Paris after having shot dead 12 people at a satirical magazine.

At least two attackers opened fire at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine, reportedly shouting that they had "avenged the Prophet Muhammad".

Charlie Hebdo was fire-bombed in 2011 after publishing a caricature of the Prophet Mohammed.

French President Francois Hollande has condemned the 'exceptional barbarity' of the attack.

And UK Prime Minister David Cameron used similar words in the House of Commons.

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Death toll in Paris attack rises to 12 as hunt for gunmen begins

Police in Paris say at least 12 people have been killed by gunmen who attacked the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

The magazine's editorial meeting was reportedly underway at the time of the attack.

Reports say as many as three gunmen may have been responsible, and they escaped the scene.

French President Francois Hollande called the attack "exceptionally barbaric" amid reports that the gunmen asked for the magazine's cartoonists by name.

France's threat level has been raised to the highest possible.

Dominique Esway of Radio France says with the gunmen on the loose, the country is on edge.

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Dominique Esway of Radio France says the country was already on alert, but people are stunned by the extent of the attack.

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Dominique Esway of Radio France says there's little surprise that Charlie Hebdo may been targeted by Islamic extremists.

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At least 11 dead after attack on Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris

An attack by gunmen toting Kalashnikov rifles has left at least eleven people dead at the offices of the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo.


The French President, Francois Hollande, has visited the scene and called the attack "exceptionally barbaric".


The gunmen reportedly escaped and are now being hunted by police.


Elaine Cobb is the Paris correspondent for America's CBS network.


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Elaine Cobb, Paris correspondent for America's CBS network says while the motives for the attack remains unclear, Charlie Hebdo has been targeted in the past after publishing cartoons deemed offensive by Islamic fundamentalists.


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At least two police officers are believed to be among the dead in Paris.


Elaine Cobb, Paris correspondent for America's CBS network says the headquarters of Charlie Hebdo were under police protection after a firebombing of the building in 2011.


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