'Charlie Hebdo,' A Magazine Of Satire, Mocks Politics, Religion
The publication that was the target of a deadly attack is part of a long tradition of French satire dating to the days before the French Revolution.
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China's Anti-Domestic Violence Measure Falls Short, Critics Say
China has drafted its first law specifically against domestic violence. It lays out guidelines for restraining orders and getting the aggressor out of the residence.
Paris Attack Demonstrates Perils Of Free Speech
Renee Montagne talks to Joel Simon executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists about how it is no longer just going to a war zone that puts a journalist's life at risk.
United In Grief, Cartoonists Show Solidarity With 'Charlie Hebdo'
From France to Australia, India and the U.S., cartoonists around the world paid tribute to their colleagues at the French magazine that was attacked today.
Life Flows Back Into The Waters Of Baghdad's Tigris
Some of the loveliest cities hug great rivers: Cairo on the Nile, Paris on the Seine. Baghdad's lifeblood is the Tigris. After years of war, commuter boats and even a rowing club ply its waters again.
At Least 12 Die In Shooting At Magazine's Paris Office; Suspects Named
President Francois Hollande said this was a "terrorist operation." Back in 2011, Charlie Hebdo printed a drawing of the Prophet Muhammad. Its office was destroyed by a firebomb.
French Media, Public Rally Behind 'Charlie Hebdo'
Three major media groups said they would lend staff and equipment to ensure the satirical magazine can continue publication after a deadly attack on its offices in Paris.
'Charlie Hedbo' A Provocateur, Challenging Status Quo
Melissa Block speaks with New Yorker editor Francoise Mouly about the French satirical magazine Charlie Hedbo and the larger landscape of satirical publications in France.
French Government Organizes Massive Manhunt To Find Gunmen
At least 12 people were killed after gunmen attacked the offices of a satirical magazine in Paris on Wednesday.
Euro Falls To 9-Year Low Against U.S. Dollar
Europe may have a deflation problem. Eurozone consumer prices fell on an annual basis in December for the first time since the depths of the financial crisis five years ago. The decline was driven by a sharp drop in energy prices. The news is expected to increase pressure on the European Central Bank to come up with a more aggressive response to slow growth and high unemployment.