President Macron speaking to a television channel said although he understands people could be shocked by the caricatures, but added that he will "never accept that violence can be justified."

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"I consider it our duty to protect our freedoms and our rights," the French president told a Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television channel. The French president has repeatedly insisted that he will not compromise on its basic freedoms of belief and expression.

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"I can understand that people could be shocked by the caricatures, but I will never accept that violence can be justified," the French president told the television channel.

France has stepped up security after the Nice attack in which three persons were killed and a woman was beheaded. The assailant was shot by police and is in hospital. President Macron has deployed thousands of soldiers to protect churches and schools in the aftermath of the attack.

Amid the terror attack in Nice, there have been anti-Macron protests in several parts of the world including Bangladesh, Lebanon, Somalia and Gaza Strip.

French interior minister Gerald Damarnin had said on Friday that France was engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology" and more attacks were likely in the country even as residents mourned the victims of the attack in the Mediterranean city.

Brazil's foreign ministry had said on Friday that one of the victim's Simone Barreto Silva had moved to France as a teenager and was a mother of three.

President Macron speaking to a television channel said although he understands people could be shocked by the caricatures, but added that he will "never accept that violence can be justified.

President Macron speaking to a television channel said although he understands people could be shocked by the caricatures, but added that he will "never accept that violence can be justified." Also Read: Nice terror suspect gave no indication he was contemplating violence "I consider it our duty to protect our freedoms and our rights," the French president told a Qatar-based Al-Jazeera television channel. The French president has repeatedly insisted that he will not compromise on its basic freedoms of belief and expression. Watch: "I can understand that people could be shocked by the caricatures, but I will never accept that violence can be justified," the French president told the television channel. France has stepped up security after the Nice attack in which three persons were killed and a woman was beheaded. The assailant was shot by police and is in hospital. President Macron has deployed thousands of soldiers to protect churches and schools in the aftermath of the attack. Amid the terror attack in Nice, there have been anti-Macron protests in several parts of the world including Bangladesh, Lebanon, Somalia and Gaza Strip. French interior minister Gerald Damarnin had said on Friday that France was engaged in a "war against Islamist ideology" and more attacks were likely in the country even as residents mourned the victims of the attack in the Mediterranean city. Brazil's foreign ministry had said on Friday that one of the victim's Simone Barreto Silva had moved to France as a teenager and was a mother of three.

Understand people could be shocked by caricatures, but I will never accept violence: Macron

An emotional Lille head coach Christophe Galtier, after his team’s Europa League match against Celtic on Thursday, said that France is “bruised” after a “cowardly” knife attack in Nice where three people were killed in a church as President Emmanuel Macron termed it as “Islamist terrorist attack”.

Galtier while offering condolences to the friends, families and relatives of the people who were murdered in the incident said it was a difficult day for him personally and added that he would have avoided working on the day if it was in his hands.&nbsp;

"France is bruised... France is bruised," said Galtier.

"Even if it is not much, I want to offer my condolences to the friends, to the families, to the relatives of the people who were cowardly murdered today in a church. Two women, one man...

"Believe me, it was a difficult day on a personal level. If I could have avoided working, I would have done."

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A 21-year-old Tunisian migrant had a copy of the Koran and three knives with him as he shouted “Allahu Akbar” (God is Greatest) when approached by the police who shot and seriously wounded him, France’s anti-terror prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard said during a press conference.&nbsp;

"Apart from the health crisis, to live such moments in our beautiful country, believe me, that it is very difficult," added Galtier, with France to reenter lockdown on Friday in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.

"And once again, I reiterate all my support to the relatives of the cowardly murdered people and to the people of Nice. It's a city that is often the target of attacks."

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This is not the first time Nice was attacked by terrorists. In July 2016, 86 people were killed in a terror attack.

Meanwhile, Lille drew their Europa League group game with Celtic 2-2. 
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An emotional Lille head coach Christophe Galtier, after his team’s Europa League match against Celtic on Thursday, said that France is “bruised” after a “cowardly” knife attack in Nice where three people were killed in a church as President Emmanuel Macron termed it as “Islamist terrorist attack”.

An emotional Lille head coach Christophe Galtier, after his team’s Europa League match against Celtic on Thursday, said that France is “bruised” after a “cowardly” knife attack in Nice where three people were killed in a church as President Emmanuel Macron termed it as “Islamist terrorist attack”. Galtier while offering condolences to the friends, families and relatives of the people who were murdered in the incident said it was a difficult day for him personally and added that he would have avoided working on the day if it was in his hands. "France is bruised... France is bruised," said Galtier. "Even if it is not much, I want to offer my condolences to the friends, to the families, to the relatives of the people who were cowardly murdered today in a church. Two women, one man... "Believe me, it was a difficult day on a personal level. If I could have avoided working, I would have done." ALSO READ: France knife attack: World leaders condemn deadly stabbings A 21-year-old Tunisian migrant had a copy of the Koran and three knives with him as he shouted “Allahu Akbar” (God is Greatest) when approached by the police who shot and seriously wounded him, France’s anti-terror prosecutor Jean-Francois Ricard said during a press conference. "Apart from the health crisis, to live such moments in our beautiful country, believe me, that it is very difficult," added Galtier, with France to reenter lockdown on Friday in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. "And once again, I reiterate all my support to the relatives of the cowardly murdered people and to the people of Nice. It's a city that is often the target of attacks." ALSO READ: Spurs stunned by Antwerp, Milan cruise to victory This is not the first time Nice was attacked by terrorists. In July 2016, 86 people were killed in a terror attack. Meanwhile, Lille drew their Europa League group game with Celtic 2-2.

France 'bruised' after 'cowardly' terror attack in Nice: Lille coach Galtier

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Understand people could be shocked by caricatures, but I will never accept violence: Macron

France 'bruised' after 'cowardly' terror attack in Nice: Lille coach Galtier