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15/01/2013 - On-the-spot France

Charlie Hebdo - satire or courting controversy?

For several weeks here in France, news-stands have been featuring an eyebrow-raising illustrated cartoon biography of Islam's prophet Mohammed.

02/01/2013 - France

French satirical magazine publishes comic book of Prophet Mohammed

A French satirical magazine whose offices were firebombed after it published cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammed has published a comic book biography of Islam's founder.

25/09/2012 - France

Charlie Hebdo to publish 'responsible' and 'irresponsible' versions after Mohammed cartoons row

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, which caused a furore by publishing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed last week, announced on Monday that it plans to publish two separate issues ...

19/09/2012 - France

Charlie Hebdo editor defends Mohammed cartoons as France prepares for protests

The editor of satirical French paper Charlie Hebdo claims the weekly was only doing its job in publishing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed for the second time in two years.

02/11/2011 - France

French satirical paper firebombed after publishing Mohammed cartoon

The offices of French satirical paper Charlie Hebdo were hit by an apparent arson attack overnight just ahead of the publication of an edition carrying a front-page cartoon of the prophet ...

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