Memorial services were held in France to honour the slain teacher Samuel Paty. The events mark the passing of a year since the school teacher Paty had been brutally beheaded.

France honors slain teacher Samuel Paty, killed for upholding freedom of speech

<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he hoped France would soon get rid of President Emmanuel Macron, describing him as a burden on France which was enduring dangerous times.</p>

<p>"Macron is a trouble for France. With Macron, France is passing through a very, very dangerous period. I hope that France will get rid of Macron trouble as soon as possible," Erdogan told reporters after Friday prayers in Istanbul.</p>

<p>There have been weeks of tensions between France and Turkey, which reached a peak last month after the beheading of a French schoolteacher who showed his pupils cartoons mocking Islam's Prophet Mohammed.</p>

<p>In the wake of the beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty in France, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a passionate defence of free speech, including the right to mock religion, prompting Erdogan to question his mental health. France responded by recalling its ambassador to Ankara for consultations.</p>

<p>In an interview, Macron accused Turkey of adopting a "bellicose" stance towards its NATO allies, saying tensions could ease if Erdogan showed respect and did not tell lies.</p>

<p>Following a spate of Islamist attacks in recent weeks, France has&nbsp;been taking steps to ban radical Islamist groups and to cut off foreign funds to them.</p>

<p>Ankara and Paris have also traded accusations over their roles in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and&nbsp;Erdogan&nbsp;attacked France over its perceived backing for Armenia.</p>

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<p>Erdogan also said "As you know, my dear brother (Azerbaijan president) Ilham Aliyev had some advice for the French. What did he say? 'If they love Armenians so much, then they should give Marseilles to the Armenians'. I am making the same recommendation. If they love them so much, they should give Marseilles to the Armenians."</p>

<p>France has accused Turkey of fueling clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but populated by ethnic Armenians. Ankara, which backs its ethnic Turkic kin in Azerbaijan, denies this.</p>

<p>The Macron government is reportedly leading a diplomatic effort for sanctions against Turkey at the European Union. The plan is to target Turkey over its provocations in the eastern Mediterranean which is a region rich in natural resources where Greece and Turkey have overlapping claims.</p>


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he hoped France would soon get rid of President Emmanuel Macron, describing him as a burden on France which was enduring dangerous times.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he hoped France would soon get rid of President Emmanuel Macron, describing him as a burden on France which was enduring dangerous times. "Macron is a trouble for France. With Macron, France is passing through a very, very dangerous period. I hope that France will get rid of Macron trouble as soon as possible," Erdogan told reporters after Friday prayers in Istanbul. There have been weeks of tensions between France and Turkey, which reached a peak last month after the beheading of a French schoolteacher who showed his pupils cartoons mocking Islam's Prophet Mohammed. In the wake of the beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty in France, President Emmanuel Macron delivered a passionate defence of free speech, including the right to mock religion, prompting Erdogan to question his mental health. France responded by recalling its ambassador to Ankara for consultations. In an interview, Macron accused Turkey of adopting a "bellicose" stance towards its NATO allies, saying tensions could ease if Erdogan showed respect and did not tell lies. Following a spate of Islamist attacks in recent weeks, France has been taking steps to ban radical Islamist groups and to cut off foreign funds to them. Ankara and Paris have also traded accusations over their roles in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Erdogan attacked France over its perceived backing for Armenia. Erdogan also said "As you know, my dear brother (Azerbaijan president) Ilham Aliyev had some advice for the French. What did he say? 'If they love Armenians so much, then they should give Marseilles to the Armenians'. I am making the same recommendation. If they love them so much, they should give Marseilles to the Armenians." France has accused Turkey of fueling clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan but populated by ethnic Armenians. Ankara, which backs its ethnic Turkic kin in Azerbaijan, denies this. The Macron government is reportedly leading a diplomatic effort for sanctions against Turkey at the European Union. The plan is to target Turkey over its provocations in the eastern Mediterranean which is a region rich in natural resources where Greece and Turkey have overlapping claims.

I hope France will get rid of Macron, says Turkey President Erdogan

<p>The French government will launch a "massive and unprecedented" wave of measures to combat religious extremism, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Wednesday, adding that one step would be to inspect 76 mosques.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">76 mosquées sont aujourd’hui soupçonnées de séparatisme.<br />
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Si jamais ces doutes sont confirmés, je demanderai leur fermeture. <a href="https://t.co/Mq8DGnB2Pr">pic.twitter.com/Mq8DGnB2Pr</a></p>
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<p>Darmanin said in a statement on Twitter&nbsp;that if any prayer hall was found to promote extremism it would be closed down.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Sur les 231 étrangers en situation irrégulière fichés pour radicalisation :<br />
- 66 ont été expulsés<br />
- 46 sont en centre de rétention administrative<br />
- 30 sont assignés à résidence<br />
- 5 sont incarcérés <a href="https://t.co/AMTwEgm8RU">pic.twitter.com/AMTwEgm8RU</a></p>
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<p>The inspections to be carried out on Thursday afternoon are part of a response to two gruesome attacks that particularly shocked France,&nbsp;the beheading of a teacher who showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed and the stabbing to death of three people in a church in Nice.</p>

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<p>Darmanin said the fact that only a fraction of the around 2,600 Muslim places of worship in France were suspected of peddling radical theories showed "we are far from a situation of widespread radicalisation".</p>

<p>"Nearly all Muslims in France respect the laws of the Republic and are hurt by that (radicalisation)," he said.</p>

<p>President Emmanuel Macron's government has responded to several deadly Islamist attacks in recent weeks with a promise to crack down on what some public officials have called "the enemy within."</p>

<p>The killing of teacher Samuel Paty, who had shown his pupils cartoons of Mohammed in a class on free speech, sent shockwaves through France, where it was seen as an attack on the republic itself.</p>

<p>In the aftermath of his murder, the authorities raided dozens of Islamic sports groups, charities, and associations suspected of promoting extremism.</p>

<p>They also ordered the temporary closure of a mosque near Paris that shared a vitriolic video inciting hatred of Paty.</p>

<p>The latest inspections come as Darmanin attempts to fend off fierce criticism over cases of police brutality caught on camera that have forced the ruling party to revise a controversial bill restricting filming of the police.</p>


The French government will launch a "massive and unprecedented" wave of measures to combat religious extremism, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Wednesday, adding that one step would be to inspect 76 mosques.

The French government will launch a "massive and unprecedented" wave of measures to combat religious extremism, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Wednesday, adding that one step would be to inspect 76 mosques. 76 mosquées sont aujourd’hui soupçonnées de séparatisme. Dans les prochains jours, des contrôles vont être menés sur ces lieux de culte. Si jamais ces doutes sont confirmés, je demanderai leur fermeture. pic.twitter.com/Mq8DGnB2Pr — Gérald DARMANIN (@GDarmanin) December 3, 2020 × Darmanin said in a statement on Twitter that if any prayer hall was found to promote extremism it would be closed down. Sur les 231 étrangers en situation irrégulière fichés pour radicalisation : - 66 ont été expulsés - 46 sont en centre de rétention administrative - 30 sont assignés à résidence - 5 sont incarcérés pic.twitter.com/AMTwEgm8RU — Gérald DARMANIN (@GDarmanin) December 3, 2020 × The inspections to be carried out on Thursday afternoon are part of a response to two gruesome attacks that particularly shocked France, the beheading of a teacher who showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed and the stabbing to death of three people in a church in Nice. Darmanin said the fact that only a fraction of the around 2,600 Muslim places of worship in France were suspected of peddling radical theories showed "we are far from a situation of widespread radicalisation". "Nearly all Muslims in France respect the laws of the Republic and are hurt by that (radicalisation)," he said. President Emmanuel Macron's government has responded to several deadly Islamist attacks in recent weeks with a promise to crack down on what some public officials have called "the enemy within." The killing of teacher Samuel Paty, who had shown his pupils cartoons of Mohammed in a class on free speech, sent shockwaves through France, where it was seen as an attack on the republic itself. In the aftermath of his murder, the authorities raided dozens of Islamic sports groups, charities, and associations suspected of promoting extremism. They also ordered the temporary closure of a mosque near Paris that shared a vitriolic video inciting hatred of Paty. The latest inspections come as Darmanin attempts to fend off fierce criticism over cases of police brutality caught on camera that have forced the ruling party to revise a controversial bill restricting filming of the police.

France to inspect nearly 80 mosques accused of radicalisation

<p>French President Macron is currently facing backlash from leaders of the Islamic world. Supporters of French President Macron have been facing violence in Bangladesh, and homes have been burned over a Facebook post.</p>

<p>People are protesting in most countries with a large Muslim population, even when their governments have condemned the attacks in France.</p>

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<p>Posters and effigies of Emmanuel Macron have been subjected to the wrath of these protesters.&nbsp;In Dhaka, they attacked with shoes and brooms. In Jakarta, they tried a mock beheading. Indonesia has the highest muslim population in the world. The anger against France and its leader is palpable.</p>

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<p>In Gaza, they burnt an effigy of Macron. What began with Erdogan's insults, Imran Khan's insinuations, and Mahathir Mohamad's defence of violence has now become a global protest.</p>

<p>The second wave of coronavirus hasn't stopped the islamists from taking to the streets. Over the last week, they have broken every social distancing rule to protest against France and its president.</p>

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<p>Hardliners in Pakistan have been relentless in their campaign. Over the weekend, they took to the streets in Karachi, and brunt an effigy of Emmanuel Macron, and also tried to stage a&nbsp; protest near the French consulate.</p>

<p>Protesters tried to break through barricades outside the french embassy in Islamabad. Undeterred by the protests, the French government has refused to end its campaign against extremists.</p>

<p>Security has been heightened across French embassies worldwide. Paris fears that its diplomatic missions could become the target of an attack. Three islamic leaders started this campaign against Macron and his government.</p>

<p>With insults and boycott calls, their provocations whipped up the anger of Muslims.</p>


French President Macron is currently facing backlash from leaders of the Islamic world. Supporters of French President Macron have been facing violence in Bangladesh, and homes have been burned over a Facebook post.

French President Macron is currently facing backlash from leaders of the Islamic world. Supporters of French President Macron have been facing violence in Bangladesh, and homes have been burned over a Facebook post. People are protesting in most countries with a large Muslim population, even when their governments have condemned the attacks in France. Also read: 'I hear your anger, but won't accept violence': Macron to the Muslim community Posters and effigies of Emmanuel Macron have been subjected to the wrath of these protesters. In Dhaka, they attacked with shoes and brooms. In Jakarta, they tried a mock beheading. Indonesia has the highest muslim population in the world. The anger against France and its leader is palpable. In Gaza, they burnt an effigy of Macron. What began with Erdogan's insults, Imran Khan's insinuations, and Mahathir Mohamad's defence of violence has now become a global protest. The second wave of coronavirus hasn't stopped the islamists from taking to the streets. Over the last week, they have broken every social distancing rule to protest against France and its president. Also read: Understand people could be shocked by caricatures, but I will never accept violence: Macron Hardliners in Pakistan have been relentless in their campaign. Over the weekend, they took to the streets in Karachi, and brunt an effigy of Emmanuel Macron, and also tried to stage a protest near the French consulate. Protesters tried to break through barricades outside the french embassy in Islamabad. Undeterred by the protests, the French government has refused to end its campaign against extremists. Security has been heightened across French embassies worldwide. Paris fears that its diplomatic missions could become the target of an attack. Three islamic leaders started this campaign against Macron and his government. With insults and boycott calls, their provocations whipped up the anger of Muslims.

The global backlash against French President Emmanuel Macron

<p>American news agency the Associated Press sparked outrage after blaming&nbsp;France for inciting Muslims to chop heads off.</p>

<p>The news&nbsp;agency had posted an explainer on ''Why does France incite anger in the Muslim world? Its brutal colonial past, staunch secular policies, and a tough-talking president who is seen as insensitive toward the Muslim faith all play a role''</p>

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<p>The US media outlet faced backlash and was accused of endangering the lives of French people.</p>

<p>French journalist&nbsp;Agnes Poirier said&nbsp;“This is not only disgraceful but dangerous. The Associated Press is inciting hatred against France and its people.''</p>

<p>Several Twitter users raised objections against the ''offending'' tweet that ''justified'' the brutal beheadings.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let me correct that headline for you; “Why do religious nutters think it’s ok to behead people because they got upset at some cartoons? “</p>
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<p>AP, later on, posted a watered-down version of the explainer and&nbsp;issued an explanation for its use of the word ‘incites.’</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Many countries champion freedom of expression and allow publications that lampoon Islam’s prophet. Why has the reaction against France been especially virulent? Its colonial past, staunch secular policies and tough-talking president all play a role. <a href="https://t.co/UNf9EzW7ux">https://t.co/UNf9EzW7ux</a></p>
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<p>However, the replacement posts did little to assuage anger on social media, as Twitter users continued to post their objections to the AP’s handling of the issue.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Full-on blitz of victim blaming towards France in the US media these days.<br />
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And yet, I’m old enough to remember on the day after 9/11, Le Monde writing “We Are All Americans.” <a href="https://t.co/IaBuy0XueO">https://t.co/IaBuy0XueO</a></p>
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<p>The Nice attack, on the day Muslims celebrated the Prophet Mohammad's birthday, came amid growing Muslim anger across the world over France's defence of the right to publish cartoons depicting the Prophet.</p>

<p>On Oct. 16, Samuel&nbsp;Paty, a school teacher in a Paris suburb, was beheaded by an 18-year-old Chechen who was apparently incensed by the teacher showing a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammad in class during a civics lesson.</p>

<p>Protesters have denounced France in street rallies in several Muslim-majority countries, and some have called for boycotts of French goods.</p>


American news agency the Associated Press sparked outrage after blaming France for inciting Muslims to chop heads off. The news agency had posted an explainer on ''Why does France incite anger in the Muslim world?

American news agency the Associated Press sparked outrage after blaming France for inciting Muslims to chop heads off. The news agency had posted an explainer on ''Why does France incite anger in the Muslim world? Its brutal colonial past, staunch secular policies, and a tough-talking president who is seen as insensitive toward the Muslim faith all play a role'' AP Explains: Maybe France's skirt is just too short pic.twitter.com/pzLIBsZ3sK — Ben McDonald (@Bmac0507) October 31, 2020 × The US media outlet faced backlash and was accused of endangering the lives of French people. French journalist Agnes Poirier said “This is not only disgraceful but dangerous. The Associated Press is inciting hatred against France and its people.'' Several Twitter users raised objections against the ''offending'' tweet that ''justified'' the brutal beheadings. Let me correct that headline for you; “Why do religious nutters think it’s ok to behead people because they got upset at some cartoons? “ — (((Colin Wight))) (@colwight) November 1, 2020 × AP, later on, posted a watered-down version of the explainer and issued an explanation for its use of the word ‘incites.’ Many countries champion freedom of expression and allow publications that lampoon Islam’s prophet. Why has the reaction against France been especially virulent? Its colonial past, staunch secular policies and tough-talking president all play a role. https://t.co/UNf9EzW7ux — The Associated Press (@AP) November 1, 2020 × However, the replacement posts did little to assuage anger on social media, as Twitter users continued to post their objections to the AP’s handling of the issue. Full-on blitz of victim blaming towards France in the US media these days. And yet, I’m old enough to remember on the day after 9/11, Le Monde writing “We Are All Americans.” https://t.co/IaBuy0XueO — Thomas Chatterton Williams 🌍 🎧 (@thomaschattwill) November 1, 2020 × The Nice attack, on the day Muslims celebrated the Prophet Mohammad's birthday, came amid growing Muslim anger across the world over France's defence of the right to publish cartoons depicting the Prophet. On Oct. 16, Samuel Paty, a school teacher in a Paris suburb, was beheaded by an 18-year-old Chechen who was apparently incensed by the teacher showing a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammad in class during a civics lesson. Protesters have denounced France in street rallies in several Muslim-majority countries, and some have called for boycotts of French goods.

News agency sparks outrage after blaming France for inciting Muslims to chop heads off

<p>As President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-knife-attack-live-update-will-not-give-up-on-our-values-says-macron-338782">Macron</a> vowed to fight against terrorism in the aftermath of the Nice attack in which three people were killed and a woman was beheaded, US President in a tweet said, "Our hearts are with the people of France. America stands with our oldest ally in this fight."</p>

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<p>"These radical Islamic terrorist attacks must stop immediately. No country, France or otherwise can long put up with it!, the US President said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our hearts are with the people of France. America stands with our oldest Ally in this fight. These Radical Islamic terrorist attacks must stop immediately. No country, France or otherwise can long put up with it!</p>
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<p>Macron said, "France will not give up on our values," while denouncing the "Islamic terrorist attack" in Nice.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-knife-attack-world-leaders-condemn-deadly-stabbings-338800">Also Read: World leaders condemn deadly stabbings</a></p>

<p>French President Macron after visiting Nice where the terror attack took place on Thursday said that there will be increased security for churches and schools.</p>

<p>"France has been attacked by terrorists," the French president said, adding, "7,000 have been soldiers to be mobilised for security."</p>

<p>"France must never give-in and must show unity," Macron urged citizens.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Jean Castex said that the attack was "as cowardly as it is barbaric" and told Parliament he had decided to raise France's Vigipirate security alert system to the highest, "attack emergency" level.</p>

<p>Nice mayor, Christian Estrosi said it was a terrorist attack which took place near the Notre Dame church.</p>

<p>The Nice mayor added that the attacker repeatedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" after a&nbsp;woman was beheaded including three people were killed by a knife-wielding attacker near the Notre Dame church.</p>


As President Macron vowed to fight against terrorism in the aftermath of the Nice attack in which three people were killed and a woman was beheaded, US President in a tweet said, "Our hearts are with the people of France.

As President Macron vowed to fight against terrorism in the aftermath of the Nice attack in which three people were killed and a woman was beheaded, US President in a tweet said, "Our hearts are with the people of France. America stands with our oldest ally in this fight." Watch: "These radical Islamic terrorist attacks must stop immediately. No country, France or otherwise can long put up with it!, the US President said. Our hearts are with the people of France. America stands with our oldest Ally in this fight. These Radical Islamic terrorist attacks must stop immediately. No country, France or otherwise can long put up with it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 29, 2020 × Macron said, "France will not give up on our values," while denouncing the "Islamic terrorist attack" in Nice. Also Read: World leaders condemn deadly stabbings French President Macron after visiting Nice where the terror attack took place on Thursday said that there will be increased security for churches and schools. "France has been attacked by terrorists," the French president said, adding, "7,000 have been soldiers to be mobilised for security." "France must never give-in and must show unity," Macron urged citizens. Prime Minister Jean Castex said that the attack was "as cowardly as it is barbaric" and told Parliament he had decided to raise France's Vigipirate security alert system to the highest, "attack emergency" level. Nice mayor, Christian Estrosi said it was a terrorist attack which took place near the Notre Dame church. The Nice mayor added that the attacker repeatedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" after a woman was beheaded including three people were killed by a knife-wielding attacker near the Notre Dame church.

Our hearts with people of France, says Trump on terror attack

<p>A knife-wielding attacker shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a suspected terrorist act at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, while a gunman was shot dead by police in a separate incident.</p>

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<p>Nice&nbsp;mayor, Christian Estrosi said it was a terrorist attack that took place near the Notre Dame church.</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to condemn the ''heinous attack'' and offer his&nbsp;heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today's heinous attack in Nice inside a church. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the people of France. India stands with France in the fight against terrorism.</p>
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<p>"I condemn the odious and brutal attack that has just taken place in Nice and I am with France with all my heart," European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Je condamne l'attaque odieuse et brutale qui vient de se dérouler à Nice et suis de tout cœur avec la France. Mes pensées vont aux victimes de cet acte haineux.<br />
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L’Europe tout entière est solidaire avec la France. Nous restons unis et déterminés face à la barbarie et au fanatisme</p>
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<p>British Prime Minister Boris Johnson&nbsp;condemned the ''barbaric attack''&nbsp;pledging solidarity with France in the fight against extremism.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am appalled to hear the news from Nice this morning of a barbaric attack at the Notre-Dame Basilica. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and the UK stands steadfastly with France against terror and intolerance.</p>
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<p>German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany stood with France after the&nbsp;"brutal" knife.</p>

<p>"I am deeply shaken by the brutal murders in the church in Nice. My thoughts are with the relatives of those murdered and injured. Germany stands with France at this difficult time," she said, in a tweet posted by her spokesman Steffen Seibert.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Kremlin, commenting on recent beheading incidents in France, said&nbsp;it was unacceptable to kill people, but also wrong to insult the feelings of religious believers.</p>

<p>Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the&nbsp;attack by a knifeman saying&nbsp;"terrorism and violence can never be accepted".</p>

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<p>"Today's attack has sown death in a place of love and consolation. The Pope is aware of the situation and is close to the mourning Catholic community," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement.</p>

<p>"He prays for the victims and their loved ones, so that the violence may cease, so that we may return to look upon ourselves as brothers and sisters and not as enemies, so that the beloved French people may unite to combat evil with good", he said.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry issued&nbsp; a statement saying ''We strongly condemn and denounce the terrorist attack that occurred near the Notre Dame church in Nice, France, which resulted in the death and injury of several people.''</p>

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<p>Taiwan's President,&nbsp;Tsai Ing-wen, also took to Twitter to offer her condolences for the tragic incident. "I’m deeply saddened by the news of the attack at the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice. Taiwan stands with the people of France at this trying time, &amp; supports their values of freedom &amp; diversity," she said.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;Turkey, while offering condolences to the victims' relatives, said&nbsp;"We strongly condemn the attack committed today inside the Notre-Dame church in Nice.''</p>

<p>Earlier,&nbsp;Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&nbsp;Monday called on his countrymen&nbsp;to boycott French goods as relations between the NATO allies deteriorated over Paris's hardened stance against radical Islam.</p>

<p>"As it has been said in France, 'don't buy Turkish-labelled goods', I call on my people here. Never give credit to French-labelled goods, don't buy them," Erdogan said during a televised speech in Ankara.</p>


A knife-wielding attacker shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a suspected terrorist act at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, while a gunman was shot dead by police in a separate incident.

A knife-wielding attacker shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a suspected terrorist act at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, while a gunman was shot dead by police in a separate incident. Also read: France knife attack live update: Woman beheaded, 3 killed; suspect apprehended Nice mayor, Christian Estrosi said it was a terrorist attack that took place near the Notre Dame church. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to condemn the ''heinous attack'' and offer his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks in France, including today's heinous attack in Nice inside a church. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the people of France. India stands with France in the fight against terrorism. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2020 × "I condemn the odious and brutal attack that has just taken place in Nice and I am with France with all my heart," European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen tweeted. Je condamne l'attaque odieuse et brutale qui vient de se dérouler à Nice et suis de tout cœur avec la France. Mes pensées vont aux victimes de cet acte haineux. L’Europe tout entière est solidaire avec la France. Nous restons unis et déterminés face à la barbarie et au fanatisme — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) October 29, 2020 × British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the ''barbaric attack'' pledging solidarity with France in the fight against extremism. I am appalled to hear the news from Nice this morning of a barbaric attack at the Notre-Dame Basilica. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and the UK stands steadfastly with France against terror and intolerance. — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 29, 2020 × German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany stood with France after the "brutal" knife. "I am deeply shaken by the brutal murders in the church in Nice. My thoughts are with the relatives of those murdered and injured. Germany stands with France at this difficult time," she said, in a tweet posted by her spokesman Steffen Seibert. The Kremlin, commenting on recent beheading incidents in France, said it was unacceptable to kill people, but also wrong to insult the feelings of religious believers. Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the attack by a knifeman saying "terrorism and violence can never be accepted". I am close to the Catholic community of #Nice, mourning the attack that sowed death in a place of prayer and consolation. I pray for the victims, for their families and for the beloved French people, that they may respond to evil with good. — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 29, 2020 × "Today's attack has sown death in a place of love and consolation. The Pope is aware of the situation and is close to the mourning Catholic community," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. "He prays for the victims and their loved ones, so that the violence may cease, so that we may return to look upon ourselves as brothers and sisters and not as enemies, so that the beloved French people may unite to combat evil with good", he said. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry issued a statement saying ''We strongly condemn and denounce the terrorist attack that occurred near the Notre Dame church in Nice, France, which resulted in the death and injury of several people.'' #Statement | We reiterate the Kingdom's utter rejection of such extremist acts that are inconsistent with all religions, human beliefs and common sense. We affirm the importance of rejecting practices that generate hatred, violence and extremism. — Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) October 29, 2020 × Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, also took to Twitter to offer her condolences for the tragic incident. "I’m deeply saddened by the news of the attack at the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice. Taiwan stands with the people of France at this trying time, & supports their values of freedom & diversity," she said. I’m deeply saddened by the news of the attack at the Notre Dame Basilica in Nice. Taiwan stands with the people of France at this trying time, & supports their values of freedom & diversity. — 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen (@iingwen) October 30, 2020 × Turkey, while offering condolences to the victims' relatives, said "We strongly condemn the attack committed today inside the Notre-Dame church in Nice.'' Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday called on his countrymen to boycott French goods as relations between the NATO allies deteriorated over Paris's hardened stance against radical Islam. "As it has been said in France, 'don't buy Turkish-labelled goods', I call on my people here. Never give credit to French-labelled goods, don't buy them," Erdogan said during a televised speech in Ankara.

France knife attack: World leaders condemn deadly stabbings

<p>Danish far-right party on Friday announced a&nbsp;campaign to republish cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that a French teacher showed students before being killed, but local media were hesitant.</p>

<p>Pernille Vermund, leader of Nye Borgerlige (The New Right) said&nbsp;"The killing of Samuel Paty triggered the campaign, we want to show our support for his family and for freedom of speech."</p>

<p>On its website, the party launched a fundraiser to "publish advertisements with the drawings of Charlie Hebdo in Danish newspapers."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-in-a-war-french-minister-says-country-must-brace-itself-for-attacks-fueled-by-islamist-ideology-339015">'War against Islamist ideology' means more attacks: French minister</a></strong></p>

<p>The anti-immigration party holds four out of the 179 seats in the Danish parliament.</p>

<p>In Danish media circles, the initiative was greeted with mixed responses.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-new-charlie-hebdo-attack-wanted-to-avenge-prophet-cartoons-330935">Suspect in new Charlie Hebdo attack wanted to avenge Prophet cartoons</a></strong></p>

<p>Poul Madsen, editor of tabloid Extrabladet said they would only decide on the advertisements when they saw them and "not before."</p>

<p>"We condemn Muslim terrorism and 100 percent support France, the murdered and freedom of speech but always with careful regard to our employees and those especially vulnerable," Madsen posted on Twitter.</p>

<p>Vermund said she was "not at all certain it will be possible" to publish the drawings.</p>

<p>"But as a politician, my obligation is that the development of society goes towards more freedom of speech not less," she said.</p>

<p>Cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed were published by Danish daily Jyllands-Posten in 2005, leading to widespread protests and anger among many Muslim communities, to whom depictions of the prophet are forbidden.</p>

<p>The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, like other European newspapers, then republished them in 2006 in defence of freedom of speech.</p>

<p>In 2015, the newspaper was the target of a jihadist attack that killed 12 people, among them journalists and cartoonists.</p>


Danish far-right party on Friday announced a campaign to republish cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that a French teacher showed students before being killed, but local media were hesitant.

Danish far-right party on Friday announced a campaign to republish cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed that a French teacher showed students before being killed, but local media were hesitant. Pernille Vermund, leader of Nye Borgerlige (The New Right) said "The killing of Samuel Paty triggered the campaign, we want to show our support for his family and for freedom of speech." On its website, the party launched a fundraiser to "publish advertisements with the drawings of Charlie Hebdo in Danish newspapers." Also read: 'War against Islamist ideology' means more attacks: French minister The anti-immigration party holds four out of the 179 seats in the Danish parliament. In Danish media circles, the initiative was greeted with mixed responses. Also read: Suspect in new Charlie Hebdo attack wanted to avenge Prophet cartoons Poul Madsen, editor of tabloid Extrabladet said they would only decide on the advertisements when they saw them and "not before." "We condemn Muslim terrorism and 100 percent support France, the murdered and freedom of speech but always with careful regard to our employees and those especially vulnerable," Madsen posted on Twitter. Vermund said she was "not at all certain it will be possible" to publish the drawings. "But as a politician, my obligation is that the development of society goes towards more freedom of speech not less," she said. Cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed were published by Danish daily Jyllands-Posten in 2005, leading to widespread protests and anger among many Muslim communities, to whom depictions of the prophet are forbidden. The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, like other European newspapers, then republished them in 2006 in defence of freedom of speech. In 2015, the newspaper was the target of a jihadist attack that killed 12 people, among them journalists and cartoonists.

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<p>Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday slammed&nbsp;tech giants for removing his posts that glorified the France terror attack.</p>

<p>After sparking&nbsp;outrage by his post that&nbsp;Muslims had the right "to kill millions of French people",&nbsp;Mahathir accused social networking platforms Twitter and Facebook of unfair treatment.</p>

<p>"Muslims have a right to be angry and to kill millions of French people for the massacres of the past. But by and large the Muslims have not applied the 'eye for an eye' law. Muslims don't. The French shouldn't," Mahathir said in his posts.</p>

<p>Twitter removed the tweet about the right to kill saying it had violated the platform's rules on glorifying violence. The post was also deleted on Facebook.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-deletes-former-malaysian-pms-tweet-that-glorified-france-attack-338930" hreflang="en">Twitter deletes former Malaysian PM's tweet that glorified France attack</a></strong></p>

<p>The 95-year-old&nbsp;said his comments had been misrepresented and his main intention was to express that Muslims had never sought revenge for injustices.</p>

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<p>He said the posts were removed despite attempts to outline the context, adding that Facebook and Twitter "must at least allow me to explain and defend my position". &nbsp;</p>

<p>"But that is what freedom of speech is to them. On the one hand, they defended those who chose to display offending caricatures of Prophet Mohammed... and expect all Muslims to swallow it in the name of freedom of speech and expression.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On the other, they deleted deliberately that Muslims had never sought revenge for the injustice against them in the past."</p>

<p>French Minister&nbsp;of State for digital and telecommunications,&nbsp;Cédric O, in a conversation with Twitter's managing director in France, had said that Mahathir's account must be immediately suspended.</p>

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<p>Mahathir's justified his posts saying that ''they did not refer to the Nice attack'', which followed the beheading of a French teacher who had shown pupils cartoons of Prophet Mohammed and subsequent tensions between France and Muslim countries.</p>

<p>He said the French "in the course of their history has killed millions of people. Many were Muslims. Muslims have a right to be angry and to kill millions of French people for the massacres of the past."</p>

<p>But he added that "by and large the Muslims have not applied the 'eye for an eye' law. Muslims don't. The French shouldn't."</p>

<p>Several Muslim-majority countries have denounced remarks by French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron, defending the use of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in a French school classroom. The caricatures are seen as blasphemous by Muslims.</p>

<p>The dispute flared after a French teacher who showed his pupils satirical cartoons of the Prophet during a civics lesson was beheaded in the street by an attacker of Chechen origin.</p>


Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday slammed tech giants for removing his posts that glorified the France terror attack. After sparking outrage by his post that Muslims had the right "to kill millions of French people", Mahathir accused social networking platforms Twitter and Facebook of unfair treatment.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Friday slammed tech giants for removing his posts that glorified the France terror attack. After sparking outrage by his post that Muslims had the right "to kill millions of French people", Mahathir accused social networking platforms Twitter and Facebook of unfair treatment. "Muslims have a right to be angry and to kill millions of French people for the massacres of the past. But by and large the Muslims have not applied the 'eye for an eye' law. Muslims don't. The French shouldn't," Mahathir said in his posts. Twitter removed the tweet about the right to kill saying it had violated the platform's rules on glorifying violence. The post was also deleted on Facebook. Also read: Twitter deletes former Malaysian PM's tweet that glorified France attack The 95-year-old said his comments had been misrepresented and his main intention was to express that Muslims had never sought revenge for injustices. 13. Since you have blamed all Muslims and the Muslims’ religion for what was done by one angry person, the Muslims have a right to punish the French. The boycott cannot compensate the wrongs committed by the French all these years.https://t.co/ysZeXDrQ09 — Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) October 29, 2020 × He said the posts were removed despite attempts to outline the context, adding that Facebook and Twitter "must at least allow me to explain and defend my position". "But that is what freedom of speech is to them. On the one hand, they defended those who chose to display offending caricatures of Prophet Mohammed... and expect all Muslims to swallow it in the name of freedom of speech and expression. "On the other, they deleted deliberately that Muslims had never sought revenge for the injustice against them in the past." French Minister of State for digital and telecommunications, Cédric O, in a conversation with Twitter's managing director in France, had said that Mahathir's account must be immediately suspended. I just spoke with the MD of @TwitterFrance. The account of @chedetofficial must be immediately suspended. If not, @twitter would be an accomplice to a formal call for murder. — Cédric O (@cedric_o) October 29, 2020 × Mahathir's justified his posts saying that ''they did not refer to the Nice attack'', which followed the beheading of a French teacher who had shown pupils cartoons of Prophet Mohammed and subsequent tensions between France and Muslim countries. He said the French "in the course of their history has killed millions of people. Many were Muslims. Muslims have a right to be angry and to kill millions of French people for the massacres of the past." But he added that "by and large the Muslims have not applied the 'eye for an eye' law. Muslims don't. The French shouldn't." Several Muslim-majority countries have denounced remarks by French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron, defending the use of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in a French school classroom. The caricatures are seen as blasphemous by Muslims. The dispute flared after a French teacher who showed his pupils satirical cartoons of the Prophet during a civics lesson was beheaded in the street by an attacker of Chechen origin.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad slams tech giants for removing posts on France attack

<p>More attacks on French soil are likely as France is engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology", its interior minister said on Friday.</p>

<p>Earlier, a knife-wielding Tunisian man shouting "Allahu akbar" (God is greatest) beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in the French city of nice on Thursday before being shot and taken away by police.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/47-year-old-man-in-police-custody-over-alleged-links-with-nice-church-killer-338980" hreflang="en">47-year-old man in police custody over alleged links with Nice church killer</a></strong></p>

<p>"We are in a war against an enemy that is both inside and outside," Gerald Darmanin told RTL radio.</p>

<p>Darmanin said France needs to reel in ''rampant Islamism which is arming people ideologically.''</p>

<p>"We need to understand that there have been and there will be other events such as these terrible attacks," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-labels-mahathirs-tweet-on-france-for-violating-rules-and-glorifying-violence-338821">Twitter labels Mahathir's tweet on France for violating rules and 'glorifying violence'</a></strong></p>

<p>The Tunisian man who killed three people in a french church only recently arrived in Europe, officials say.</p>

<p>The suspect, 21, had an Italian red cross-document, issued after he arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa by migrant boat last month.</p>

<p>He was shot by police and is in critical condition. One of the victims was "virtually beheaded", said the french chief anti-terrorism prosecutor.</p>

<p>President Emmanuel Macron said it was an "Islamist terrorist attack".&nbsp;France has raised its terror alert system to the maximum level following the incident in Nice, which left three people dead.&nbsp;</p>


More attacks on French soil are likely as France is engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology", its interior minister said on Friday. Earlier, a knife-wielding Tunisian man shouting "Allahu akbar" (God is greatest) beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in the French city of nice on Thursday before being shot and taken away by police.

More attacks on French soil are likely as France is engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology", its interior minister said on Friday. Earlier, a knife-wielding Tunisian man shouting "Allahu akbar" (God is greatest) beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in the French city of nice on Thursday before being shot and taken away by police. Also read: 47-year-old man in police custody over alleged links with Nice church killer "We are in a war against an enemy that is both inside and outside," Gerald Darmanin told RTL radio. Darmanin said France needs to reel in ''rampant Islamism which is arming people ideologically.'' "We need to understand that there have been and there will be other events such as these terrible attacks," he added. Also read: Twitter labels Mahathir's tweet on France for violating rules and 'glorifying violence' The Tunisian man who killed three people in a french church only recently arrived in Europe, officials say. The suspect, 21, had an Italian red cross-document, issued after he arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa by migrant boat last month. He was shot by police and is in critical condition. One of the victims was "virtually beheaded", said the french chief anti-terrorism prosecutor. President Emmanuel Macron said it was an "Islamist terrorist attack". France has raised its terror alert system to the maximum level following the incident in Nice, which left three people dead.

'We are in a war': French minister says country must brace itself for attacks fueled by 'Islamist ideology'

<p>The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has penned a letter to the leaders of Muslim states. Khan is attempting to collectivise leaders against “Islamophobia” in non-Muslim countries, especially in the West in the aftermath of France beheading.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Twitter, Khan said that the “Islamophobia” had caused concern among Muslims all over the world.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-condemns-attack-on-madrassa-vows-to-bring-perpetrators-to-justice-338226" hreflang="en">Pakistan PM Imran Khan condemns attack on Madrassa, vows to bring perpetrators to justice</a></p>

<p>Addressing the letter to “Leaders of the Muslim States”, Imran Khan wrote “Today, we are confronting a growing concern and restlessness amongst our Ummah as they see the rising tide of Islamophobia and attacks, through ridicule and mockery on our beloved Prophet PBUH in the Western world, especially Europe”.</p>

<p>Khan referred to the closure of mosques in Europe, and claimed that “Muslim women are being denied their right to wear clothing of their choice in the public domain”.</p>

<p>The Pakistan PM also claimed that Muslims living in these countries face continuous discrimination. Attempting to label European countries as ignorant, Khan added that such discrimination arises from “lack of understanding of the intrinsic deep passion, love and devotion Muslims all over the world have for their Prophet”.</p>

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<p>Even though he did not directly mention the beheading of the French teacher, who had shown caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in his class, and had even urged Muslims to leave the class while he did the same in a bid to avoid hurting sentiments, Khan referred to recent events as a series of “actions and reactions”.</p>

<p>He urged the Muslim leaders to “take the lead in breaking this cycle of hate and extremism, which nurtures violence and even death”. He also requested them to reach out to Western countries, referring to them as “the other”, in a bid to end cycles of “violence bred of ignorance and hate”.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/after-imran-khan-recep-erdogan-doubles-down-in-backlash-against-macrons-islam-comments-337912" hreflang="en">After Imran Khan, Recep Erdogan doubles down in backlash against Macron's Islam comments</a></p>

<p>Saying that value systems differ for various social, religious, and ethnic groups, Khan referred to the Holocaust, while adding that he “understands” why European countries criminalise criticism of the mass persecution of Jews under Hitler.</p>

<p>Referring to the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the “illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir”, Khan claimed how Muslims had been persecuted across the globe, while also giving examples of Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.</p>

<p>President Macron's&nbsp;decision to defend&nbsp;cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad&nbsp;has led to protests across the world even as Turkey President Erdogan said Macron needed "mental checks."</p>

<p>Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused Macron of "attacking Islam". He tweeted that the French leader "could have put healing touch &amp; denied space to extremists rather than creating further polarisation &amp; marginalisation that inevitably leads to radicalisation."</p>

<p>Macron had described Islam as a religion "in crisis" worldwide and said the government would present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state in France.</p>


The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has penned a letter to the leaders of Muslim states. Khan is attempting to collectivise leaders against “Islamophobia” in non-Muslim countries, especially in the West in the aftermath of France beheading.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has penned a letter to the leaders of Muslim states. Khan is attempting to collectivise leaders against “Islamophobia” in non-Muslim countries, especially in the West in the aftermath of France beheading. On Twitter, Khan said that the “Islamophobia” had caused concern among Muslims all over the world. Also read: Pakistan PM Imran Khan condemns attack on Madrassa, vows to bring perpetrators to justice Addressing the letter to “Leaders of the Muslim States”, Imran Khan wrote “Today, we are confronting a growing concern and restlessness amongst our Ummah as they see the rising tide of Islamophobia and attacks, through ridicule and mockery on our beloved Prophet PBUH in the Western world, especially Europe”. Khan referred to the closure of mosques in Europe, and claimed that “Muslim women are being denied their right to wear clothing of their choice in the public domain”. The Pakistan PM also claimed that Muslims living in these countries face continuous discrimination. Attempting to label European countries as ignorant, Khan added that such discrimination arises from “lack of understanding of the intrinsic deep passion, love and devotion Muslims all over the world have for their Prophet”. My letter to leaders of Muslim states to act collectively to counter the growing Islamophobia in non-Muslim states esp Western states causing increasing concern amongst Muslims the world over. pic.twitter.com/OFuaKGu2c1 — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 28, 2020 × Even though he did not directly mention the beheading of the French teacher, who had shown caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in his class, and had even urged Muslims to leave the class while he did the same in a bid to avoid hurting sentiments, Khan referred to recent events as a series of “actions and reactions”. He urged the Muslim leaders to “take the lead in breaking this cycle of hate and extremism, which nurtures violence and even death”. He also requested them to reach out to Western countries, referring to them as “the other”, in a bid to end cycles of “violence bred of ignorance and hate”. Also read: After Imran Khan, Recep Erdogan doubles down in backlash against Macron's Islam comments Saying that value systems differ for various social, religious, and ethnic groups, Khan referred to the Holocaust, while adding that he “understands” why European countries criminalise criticism of the mass persecution of Jews under Hitler. Referring to the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the “illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir”, Khan claimed how Muslims had been persecuted across the globe, while also giving examples of Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. President Macron's decision to defend cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad has led to protests across the world even as Turkey President Erdogan said Macron needed "mental checks." Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused Macron of "attacking Islam". He tweeted that the French leader "could have put healing touch & denied space to extremists rather than creating further polarisation & marginalisation that inevitably leads to radicalisation." Macron had described Islam as a religion "in crisis" worldwide and said the government would present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state in France.

Pak PM Imran Khan pens letter to Muslim leaders to counter 'Islamophobia' after France beheading

Two teenagers accused of pointing out French teacher Samuel Paty to his killer who beheaded him were charged with complicity in terrorist murder.

France beheading: French vows 'Won't give up cartoons' as 2 teens charged with complicity

<p>The teenager who beheaded a French teacher for displaying caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in class reportedly paid students outside the school to identify him.</p>

<p>According to France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor, Jean-Francois Ricard, the Chechen teenager had the details of the teacher’s name and the location of his school. This was owing to a parent initiating a campaign against Samuel Paty on social media. However, the killer could still not identify him.</p>

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<p>"This identification was only possible with the help of students from the school. They identified him in exchange for payment," Ricard said during a news conference.</p>

<p>Additionally, Ricard said that the killer had arrived at school early on Friday afternoon, and also offered students money to identify the teacher. He offered between 300-350 euros ($350-$415).</p>

<p>At least seven people are being suspected of being complicit in the murder of the teacher, with with two aged 14 and 15. If a link is established after formal investigation, they would be treated as formal suspects.</p>

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<p>The attacker was living in France as a refugee, and had recently reached out to a Muslim girl who had called out Paty for stigmatising Muslims, and demanding his dismissal.</p>

<p>On October 16, Paty was beheaded in daylight outside his school in the Parisian suburb of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. Later, the attacked was shot dead by the police.</p>

<p>Muslims believe all depictions of Prophet Mohammad are blasphemous. According to investigators, the murdered sought to avenge the teacher’s usage of Prophet caricatures in a class on freedom of expression.</p>


The teenager who beheaded a French teacher for displaying caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in class reportedly paid students outside the school to identify him. According to France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor, Jean-Francois Ricard, the Chechen teenager had the details of the teacher’s name and the location of his school.

The teenager who beheaded a French teacher for displaying caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in class reportedly paid students outside the school to identify him. According to France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor, Jean-Francois Ricard, the Chechen teenager had the details of the teacher’s name and the location of his school. This was owing to a parent initiating a campaign against Samuel Paty on social media. However, the killer could still not identify him. Also read: France to dissolve pro-Hamas Muslim group; Macron vows action against Islamist extremism "This identification was only possible with the help of students from the school. They identified him in exchange for payment," Ricard said during a news conference. Additionally, Ricard said that the killer had arrived at school early on Friday afternoon, and also offered students money to identify the teacher. He offered between 300-350 euros ($350-$415). At least seven people are being suspected of being complicit in the murder of the teacher, with with two aged 14 and 15. If a link is established after formal investigation, they would be treated as formal suspects. Also read: France shuts Paris mosque in crackdown after teacher's beheading The attacker was living in France as a refugee, and had recently reached out to a Muslim girl who had called out Paty for stigmatising Muslims, and demanding his dismissal. On October 16, Paty was beheaded in daylight outside his school in the Parisian suburb of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. Later, the attacked was shot dead by the police. Muslims believe all depictions of Prophet Mohammad are blasphemous. According to investigators, the murdered sought to avenge the teacher’s usage of Prophet caricatures in a class on freedom of expression.

French teacher's murderer reportedly paid students outside school to identify Paty

French Imams gathered outside history teacher Samuel Paty's former college, Bois d’Aulne, to pay their respects, after he was killed nearby three days earlier.

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The beheading in France has stunned the world. French President Emmanuel Macron called the attack 'an attempt to strike down the republic'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the clash between secularism and Islam cannot be allowed to fester in the name of political correctness.

Gravitas: France Beheading: A clash between secularism and Islam

Samuel Paty, the 47-year old history teacher beheaded by a suspected Islamist last week, will get France’s highest award, the 'Legion d’Honneur'.

Beheaded teacher Samuel Paty will get France's highest honour

<p>Two days after a Russian-born Islamist beheaded a teacher, the French government is preparing to expel 231 foreigners for suspected extremist religious beliefs.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fatwa-was-launched-against-beheaded-teacher-french-minister-336365"><strong>Also read | Fatwa was launched against beheaded teacher: French minister</strong></a></p>

<p>French history teacher Samuel Paty was beheaded on Friday outside his school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the northern Paris suburbs, by an 18-year-old man who was subsequently shot dead by police.</p>

<p>The attacker, who witnesses said shouted “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is great” after beheading Paty, was shot dead by responding police officers.<br />
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<strong>Also see|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/paris-attack-locals-gather-to-pray-for-the-decapitated-parisian-teacher-336062">Paris attack: Locals gather to pray for the decapitated Parisian teacher</a></strong></p>

<p>Paty had shown his class cartoons published by the magazine Charlie Hebdo, which was attacked by Muslim extremists in 2015 over the caricatures — leaving 12 people dead and prompting massive demonstrations at the time.</p>

<p>The killing sparked outrage in France, and drew condemnation from President Emmanuel Macron and political parties.</p>

<p>France defines extremists as “people who, engaged in a process of radicalisation, are likely to want to go abroad to join terrorist groups or take part in terrorist activities.”</p>

<p>President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government has been under pressure from conservative and far-right parties to take a tougher stance on non-nationals deemed to pose a security threat.</p>

<p>Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin asked local prefects to order the expulsions at a meeting on Sunday afternoon, according to the source and Europe 1.</p>

<p>Of the total number of suspects, 180 people are currently in prison and 51 were due to be arrested in the next hours, the police union source said.</p>

<p>Darmanin also asked his ministry’s services to examine more closely the requests of people wishing to obtain the status of refugee in France, the source said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


Two days after a Russian-born Islamist beheaded a teacher, the French government is preparing to expel 231 foreigners for suspected extremist religious beliefs. Also read | Fatwa was launched against beheaded teacher: French minister French history teacher Samuel Paty was beheaded on Friday outside his school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the northern Paris suburbs, by an 18-year-old man who was subsequently shot dead by police.

Two days after a Russian-born Islamist beheaded a teacher, the French government is preparing to expel 231 foreigners for suspected extremist religious beliefs. Also read | Fatwa was launched against beheaded teacher: French minister French history teacher Samuel Paty was beheaded on Friday outside his school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the northern Paris suburbs, by an 18-year-old man who was subsequently shot dead by police. The attacker, who witnesses said shouted “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is great” after beheading Paty, was shot dead by responding police officers. Also see| Paris attack: Locals gather to pray for the decapitated Parisian teacher Paty had shown his class cartoons published by the magazine Charlie Hebdo, which was attacked by Muslim extremists in 2015 over the caricatures — leaving 12 people dead and prompting massive demonstrations at the time. The killing sparked outrage in France, and drew condemnation from President Emmanuel Macron and political parties. France defines extremists as “people who, engaged in a process of radicalisation, are likely to want to go abroad to join terrorist groups or take part in terrorist activities.” President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government has been under pressure from conservative and far-right parties to take a tougher stance on non-nationals deemed to pose a security threat. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin asked local prefects to order the expulsions at a meeting on Sunday afternoon, according to the source and Europe 1. Of the total number of suspects, 180 people are currently in prison and 51 were due to be arrested in the next hours, the police union source said. Darmanin also asked his ministry’s services to examine more closely the requests of people wishing to obtain the status of refugee in France, the source said. (With inputs from Reuters)

231 'radicalised' foreign nationals will be expelled from the country: France

<p>French interior minister&nbsp;Gerald Darmanin said on Monday that a fatwa has been launched against&nbsp;the beheaded&nbsp;teacher who&nbsp;had shown caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed in class.</p>

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<p>''The father of a schoolgirl and a known Islamist militant had urged the killing of a Samuel Patty, French history&nbsp;teacher,'' Darmanin said in an interview.</p>

<p>"They apparently launched a fatwa against the teacher," minister Gerald Darmanin told a radio channel.</p>

<p>He added that&nbsp;over 80 investigations had been launched for online hate speech following the killing of the teacher, who had been the target of vitriolic attacks on the internet.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the&nbsp;French police on Monday raided the homes of "dozens" of Islamist militants three days after the decapitation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, thousands of people gathered across France on Sunday to support teachers and defend freedom of expression.</p>

<p>His assailant was shot dead by French police as they tried to arrest him, police and prosecutors said.</p>

<p>Prosecutors said they were treating the incident as "a murder linked to a terrorist organisation" and related to a "criminal association with terrorists". An anti-terror probe has been launched into the incident.</p>

<p>The assault happened on the outskirts of Paris at around 5 pm (1500 GMT) near a school in Conflans Saint-Honorine, a western suburb of the French capital.</p>

<p>The attack comes only days after a follower of the Islamic State militant group who attacked a police officer outside Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris with a hammer was sentenced to 28 years in jail.</p>

<p>The allegations are similar to charges brought last month against a 25-year old Pakistani man who wounded two people in a meat cleaver attack to avenge the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed by the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.</p>


French interior minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday that a fatwa has been launched against the beheaded teacher who had shown caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed in class.

French interior minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday that a fatwa has been launched against the beheaded teacher who had shown caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed in class. ''The father of a schoolgirl and a known Islamist militant had urged the killing of a Samuel Patty, French history teacher,'' Darmanin said in an interview. "They apparently launched a fatwa against the teacher," minister Gerald Darmanin told a radio channel. He added that over 80 investigations had been launched for online hate speech following the killing of the teacher, who had been the target of vitriolic attacks on the internet. Pas une minute de répit pour les ennemis de la République. 👉+ de 80 enquêtes ouvertes pour haine en ligne suite à l’attentat de vendredi. 👉 51 structures associatives verront toute la semaine des visites des services de l’Etat et plusieurs d’entres elles seront dissoutes. pic.twitter.com/r7F8UOTHJH — Gérald DARMANIN (@GDarmanin) October 19, 2020 × Meanwhile, the French police on Monday raided the homes of "dozens" of Islamist militants three days after the decapitation. Also see| Paris attack: Locals gather to pray for the decapitated Parisian teacher Earlier, thousands of people gathered across France on Sunday to support teachers and defend freedom of expression. His assailant was shot dead by French police as they tried to arrest him, police and prosecutors said. Prosecutors said they were treating the incident as "a murder linked to a terrorist organisation" and related to a "criminal association with terrorists". An anti-terror probe has been launched into the incident. The assault happened on the outskirts of Paris at around 5 pm (1500 GMT) near a school in Conflans Saint-Honorine, a western suburb of the French capital. The attack comes only days after a follower of the Islamic State militant group who attacked a police officer outside Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris with a hammer was sentenced to 28 years in jail. The allegations are similar to charges brought last month against a 25-year old Pakistani man who wounded two people in a meat cleaver attack to avenge the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed by the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

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