Wednesday, January 7, 2015

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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