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The youngest of the three suspects in the Charlie Hebdo attack turned himself in to police claiming he is innocent; police have issued arrest warrants for two other suspects.
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MOSCOW, January 7 (Sputnik) — The youngest of the three suspects in the Wednesday terror attack at Charlie Hebdo magazine office in Paris, 18-year-old Hamyd Mourad turned himself in to police claiming he is innocent, French iTele TV Channel said Thursday.
The French police have issued arrest warrants for two other suspects, Said and Cherif Kouach — French nationals of Algerian origin in their 30s.
On Wednesday morning, three gunmen attacked the office of satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, killing 12 people and injuring 11. Late Wednesday night it was reported that French anti-terror squads began special operation in three different locations in the northeastern city of Reims and in the nearby town of Charleville-Mezieres to arrest the suspects.
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07:13
Russian youth will hold a support rally in front of the French embassy in Moscow on Friday
The main reason why young Russians decided to organize the rally was to call attention to the issue of freedom of speech violations, head of Russia's Federal Agency for Youth Affairs said.
Support Rally to Be Held in Moscow Following Charlie Hebdo Attack: Official
Head of Russia's Federal Agency for Youth Affairs said that Russian youth will hold a support rally in front of the French embassy in Moscow on Friday to express solidarity with the French people after this week's terrorist attack.
Chinese President Xi Jinping sends message of condolences to Hollande over Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack
"Terrorism is a common enemy of all mankind and a common threat to the entire international community," President Xi Jinping said according to China’s state news agency Xinhua.
03:19
Obama visited the French embassy in Washington to honour memory of Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack victims
US President signed the book of condolence and observed a moment of silence before shaking hands with French ambassador, AFP reported.
French Justice Minister said one of the two suspect brothers travelled to Yemen in 2005: reports
French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira said in an interview broadcast on CNN International that one of the two Charlie Hebdo attack suspect brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi, travelled to Yemen in 2005. But the Minister would not say which brother, CNN reported.
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People across the globe gathered Thursday at vigils for Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack victims
People brave heavy rain as they hold placards reading "I am Charlie" during a vigil in Frankfurt.
UN Security Council observes a moment of silence in memory of Charlie Hebdo victims
After Chilean Ambassador expressed the Council's "profound sadness over the intolerable attack that took place yesterday in Paris" the 15 envoys rose and observed a moment of silence, AFP reported. The council also condemned in strongest terms the "barbaric and cowardly terrorist attack".
23:18
Four leading French imams and the Vatican denounce the Charlie Hebdo attack in a joint declaration
"In these circumstances, we should recall that the world is in danger without freedom of expression," says declaration issued in French, Associated Press reported. "Considering the impact of the media, the (signatories) invite media leaders to provide information that respects religions, their followers and their practices, thus promoting a culture of encounter," it reportedly added.
About 88,000 police officers mobilized in France following the attack on Charlie Hebdo, Interior Minister said
"All this has allowed to strengthen the protection of many objects, including the media offices, religious and public institutions, schools, airports, railway stations, tourist attractions," French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said at a press conference.
88,000 Officers Deployed in Wake of Charlie Hebdo Attack: Interior Minister
French Interior Minister said that About 88,000 police officers have been mobilized to heighten security in France following the attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris.
French PM's office raised security level in Picardy
Terrorist Attack Threat Raised to Highest Level in Northern France
The security alert was raised in Frence's northern region of Picardy, where brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi were last spotted, suspected of carrying out the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo.
Next issue of Charlie Hebdo will be published with the print run 1 million copies
Journalist Kim Willsher tweeted that the next issue of Charlie Hebdo magazine will be published as usual on Wednesday, but with the print run 1 million copies.
#CharlieHebdo the magazine will be published next Wednesday as usual says magazine lawyer. Print run: 1 million copies.
Police helicopters, officers in hunt for the hiding suspects
The suspects are reportedly hiding out in the town of Crépy-en-Valois, in the Oise department. Police vans are positioned in the town, a helicopter is seen in the sky.
France mourning the victims while the hunt for terrorists is under way
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New issue of Charlie Hebdo to come out next week despite the attack
Charlie Hebdo issue will come out next week despite the attack, one of its surviving reporters told AFP.
Charlie Hebdo will publish next Wednesday to defiantly show that “stupidity will not win,” said columnist Patrick Pelloux, adding that the remaining staff members are to meet soon.
13:35
Charlie Hebdo attack suspects found in northern France
An explosion has been reported in a restaurant near a mosque in Villefranche-sur-Saone, eastern France. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the blast remains unknown, according to RT.
"I am afraid that is linked to the dramatic event that occurred on Wednesday," the mayor of Villefranche Perrut Bernard, who was at the scene of the blast, told the French daily.
#BREAKING Several attacks against France mosques since magazine killings: officials
Intelligence services were aware of the suspects' identities, reports say
Two Suspects in Paris Attack Known to Intelligence Services: Reports
Two suspects in the terror attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine office in Paris have been known to the French intelligence services, French media reported Thursday.
Seven Suspects Arrested for Involvement in Charlie Hebdo Attack: Reports
Several people have been arrested following the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, prime minister of France Manuel Valls said in an interview to the French RTL radio.
There are still questions around the 18-year-old suspect in Charlie Hebdo attack
Hamyd is being referred to as a suspect but reports (some of them - unconfirmed) showed that he did so only because he saw his name online.
Numerous French students and suspect's friends are proclaiming Hamyd’s innocence, expressing their support by posting under the hashtag #MouradHamydInnocent.
Alibi of Charlie Hebdo Attack Suspect Supported by Friends, Classmates
Friends of the youngest of the three suspects, 18-year-old Hamyd Mourad, claim Mourad was at the lycee in Charleville-Mezieres at the time of the attack.
People gathered at the Newseum interactive museum of news and journalism in Washington, DC, at a vigil for those killed in the Charlie Hebdo attack
The vigil attracted many journalists from several international news organizations who rallied in solidarity of free speech and free expression.
Charlie Hebdo Vigil at Newseum in Washington Gathers International Crowd
An international crowd gathered at the Newseum interactive museum of news and journalism in Washington, DC on Wednesday night at a vigil for those killed in the Charlie Hebdo attack.
Young Charlie Hebdo gunman who handed himself in to police claimed innocence: reports
The 18-year-old gunman, who surrendered to authorities near the Belgian border according to earlier reports by AFP, has claimed innocence, reports French news broadcaster Itele.
#CharlieHebdo > le plus jeune des 3 hommes recherchés s'est rendu de lui-même à la police, clamant son innocence
French police reportedly released the names and pictures of the two Charlie Hebdo attack suspects.
French police reportedly released the names and pictures of the two Charlie Hebdo attack suspects, according to The Guardian. They are brothers Said Kouachi, 34, and Cherif Kouachi, 32.
US Officials reportedly say that one of the Charlie Hedbo terrorist attack suspects is dead and two others were arrested
NBC News reported citing two unnamed US counter-terrorism officials that one of the suspects in the Wednesday attack at Charlie Hedbo is dead and two others were arrested.
US Officials Say 1 Charlie Hebdo Attack Suspect Killed, 2 Arrested: Reports
One of the satirical magazine Charlie Hedbo office terrorist attack reportedly is dead and two others were arrested.
Putin has condemned the Charlie Hebdo attack in his phone conversation with Hollande
“The Russian leader condemned this act of barbarism and expressed hope that all of its perpetrators will be found and duly punished. He asked Hollande to convey the words of deepest sympathy to the families of those deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those injured,” said the statement published on the Kremlin’s official website.
Putin Condemns Charlie Hebdo Attack in Phone Call With Hollande: Kremlin
Kremlin press service reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Wednesday attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine office in his phone conversation with President Francois Hollande.
The Ministry of the Interior of France reportedly denied terrorist attack suspects detention reports
The Ministry of the Interior of France denied reports by the French media that the suspects of Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris were detained, according to Liberation newspaper.
00:25
French police reportedly detained all three suspects of Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack
French police detained all three suspects of Wednesday terrorist attack, According to Liberation newspaper.
All Three Charlie Hebdo Attack Suspects Detained: Reports
French police reportedly detained all three suspects of Wednesday terrorist attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s office in Paris
UN General Assembly President and members of the Security Council condemned the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack
Sam Kahamba Kutesa said he "condemns in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack against the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo". The members of the Security Council have also denounced the "the barbaric and cowardly" terrorist attack.
UN General Assembly President, SC Condemn Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack
UN General Assembly President Sam Kahamba Kutesa and members of the Security Council condemned the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo French magazine on Wednesday.
Three Charlie Hebdo suspects reportedly have been identified
Police have identified tree attackers on Charlie Hebdo, Metro News in France reported. The three gunmen were reportedly in age of 18, 32 and 34. French police reported that two of them were brothers Said and Cherif of French nationality. The third suspect, 18-year-old Hamyd M. is believed to be a student.
Police Suspect Two Frenchmen of Algerian Origin of Charlie Hebdo Attack
French police reportedly suspect two Frenchmen of Algerian origin in Wednesday terrorist attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s office in Paris.
Obama hopes to speak with Hollande amid the terrorist attack at Charlie Hebdo
"I've reached out to President Hollande of France and hope to have the opportunity to talk to him today," Obama said.
Obama to Speak to Hollande Following Terrorist Attack on Paris Magazine
The US President has said in a statement that he hopes to speak with French President Francois Hollande later on Wednesday in the wake of the terrorist attack at the headquarters of the magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.
United Nations Security Council has issued an official statment on the Paris attack
The United Nations Security Council has issued a statement condemning the “barbaric and cowardly terrorist attack” at Charlie Hebdo and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
“The members of the Security Council strongly condemned this intolerable terrorist act targeting journalists and a newspaper,” the statement reads.
21:41
Hollande to hold an urgent meeting on the Paris attack
French President will hold an urgent meeting at the Elysée Palace at 8 a.m. (local time) tomorrow, according to Le Figaro. Hollande is set to meet with prime minister Manuel Valls and several security services chiefs.
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Parisians gather in the city centre in a march to support freedom of speech
Imam Hassan Chalgoumi of the Drancy mosque in the north of Paris arrived at the scene and said: "I am extremely angry. These are criminals, barbarians. They have sold their soul to hell. This is not freedom. This is not Islam and I hope the French will come out united at the end of this."
A recent tweet by Charlie Hebdo might have connection to the attack
The most recent tweet from Charlie Hebdo's official account was an image of a cartoon depicting the leader of Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, with the words: "Best wishes, by the way. To you too, al-Baghdadi," while he says, "especially to your health."
It is not known however if the tweet has any connection to the attack.
Charlie Hebdo Magazine Attackers May Have Links With Al-Qaeda: Reports
Gunmen who attacked French publisher of Charlie Hebdo magazine may be associated with al-Qaeda say eye witnesses.
Provocative Danish newspaper to tighten security following today's attack
According to Reuters, Jyllands-Posten, the Danish newspaper that is also known for publishing cartoons of Prophet Muhammad, has increased its security following today's attack.
17:35
Paris Mayor has urged the French to take to the streets Thursday
Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, has released a statement on Facebook condemning the attack and calling for a march on Thursday through Paris's Republic Square.
Spanish Media Group PRISA Evacuates HQ After Receiving Suspicious Package
Spanish media group Promotora de Informaciones (PRISA) evacuated its headquarters in Madrid after receiving a suspicious package.
Charlie Hebdo's editor-in-chief is reportedly among the killed
The editor-in-chief of Charlie Hebdo, Stephane Charbonnier, known as Charb, has reportedly been killed in the attack, according to Agence France Presse.
16:36
At least four prominent cartoonists were killed in the attack
According to #CharlieHebdo’s lawyer four well-known French cartoonists were killed by the masked gunmen: Cabu, Wolinski, Charb et Tignous.
French Interior Minister Says Charlie Hebdo Attack Staged by Three Shooters
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve told the press that all steps had been taken to "neutralise these three criminals who have committed this barbaric act”, according to the Guardian.
Witnesses claim one of the terrorists shouted: "The Prophet was avenged"
15:20
Nine journalists and two policemen killed in the shooting
Police spokesman Rocco Contento has confirmed that nine Charlie Hebdo’s employees were killed in the attack, as well as two police officers.
Four attackers reportedly hijacked a car when fleeing the scene
A spokesman for the Unité police union, has told reporters that four attackers got into a getaway car when fleeing the building and drove to Port de Pantin in north-east Paris, where they abandoned the first car and hijacked a second.
Russia, Germany, US Condemn Deadly Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack in Paris
Vladimir Putin has condemned a deadly terrorist attack in Paris, and confirmed Moscow’s readiness to continue cooperation with France in battling terrorism.
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