Thursday, January 8, 2015

FRENCH POLICE ARREST SEVEN, UK DEBATES SECURITY RESPONSE

French police have arrested seven people as they continue to hunt for two suspects in the attack on magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

The seven are said to be connected to the two main suspects and were arrested in the Paris area, and in the towns of Reims and Charleville-Mezieres.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Cherif and Said Kouachi, while a third suspect handed himself in.

In the UK, emergency security meetings are being held to discuss the threat level in Britain and the intelligence response.

Maajid Nawaz, a former Islamic extremist, and founder of the counter-extremism think-tank Quilliam, says the attacks on Charlie Hebdo should lead to an open debate.

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Maajid Nawaz, a former Islamic extremist, and founder of the counter-extremism think-tank Quilliam, says the attacks on Charlie Hebdo should lead to an open debate in the Muslim community.

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Maajid Nawaz, a former Islamic extremist, and founder of the counter-extremism think-tank Quilliam, says communities need to unite in support of freedom of speech.

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ARRESTS IN FRANCE WITH SHOOTING SUSPECTS STILL ON LOOSE

French police have arrested seven people as they continue to hunt for two suspects in the attack on magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

The seven are said to be connected to the two main suspects and were arrested in the Paris area, and in the towns of Reims and Charleville-Mezieres.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Cherif and Said Kouachi, while a third suspect handed himself in.

Meanwhile, there are reports shots have been fired at police in southern Paris - although it's unclear if this is connected to the Charlie Hebdo attack.

Sir Chris Phillips, former head of the National Counter-terrorism Security Office in the UK, says the two suspects still on the loose appear to be well trained.

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Sir Chris Phillips, former head of the National Counter-terrorism Security Office in the UK, says the operation to apprehend the two suspects is a dangerous one.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Police raids underway in Reims, France

French police are conducting anti-terrorism raids in Reims, France, where it is thought the suspects from the Charlie Hebdo shooting have fled.

Twelve people were killed when three men opened fire at the editorial offices in Paris.

Our correspondent Natalie Powell confirms from Paris, that the raids are under way.

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From Paris, Natalie Powell says the French police have identified the suspects.

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UN Secretary General outraged over Paris Shooting

The United Nations Secretary General has expressed outrage over the attack in Paris on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Speaking to UN journalists, Ban Ki-Moon called the attack despicable and a direct assault on a cornerstone of democracy.

His comments come as France and the international community are reeling from the brazen attack that left 12 people dead and 11 others injured.

Liling Tan has the details.

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Londoners gather in solidarity with Paris

Hundreds of Londoners have gathered in Trafalgar Square to show sympathy for the victims of the terror attack at the headquarters of Paris' satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

The mood is somber, as people expressed their solidarity with the publication and their horror at the killing, which left 12 dead and 11 injured.

Our London correspondent Catherine Drew is on the scene. 

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UN Secretary General condemns Paris attack

The United Nations Secretary-General has joined international voices
in condemning the attack on the satirical magazine in Paris that left
12 people dead.

Ban Ki-moon spoke out against the attacks.

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Ban Ki-moon said the world must now stand united against the attack.

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Day of mourning in France following magazine attack

French President Francois Hollande has announced a national day of mourning following the attack on the editorial offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine which left 12 dead.

Messages of support and offers of help have been pouring in from leaders around the world, as the three suspects remain on the loose in Paris.

Via a translator, French President Hollande celebrated the  gifts of the victims and called for a national day of mourning.

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Via a translator, French President Hollande vowed to bring the three suspects to justice.

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Via a translator, French President Hollande urged everyone to uphold the values of liberty and the freedom of expression.

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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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