“Why Meghan Markle left Buckingham Palace,” read the cover of this week’s Charlie Hebdo, followed by the punchline, uttered by Markle: “Because I couldn’t breathe.” The illustration depicts Markle pinned under the hairy knee of a smiling Queen Elizabeth II, with the pose and punchline a reference to George Floyd, …
Read More »France’s bold stand for Charlie Hebdo liberty shames the cowardly UK & US cultural elites as they postpone a race-issue exhibition
As a consequence of its unbending defence of freedom of speech, France remains on high alert, fearful of terrorist murderers who disagree with it. Meanwhile, in the UK and the US, we sleep more soundly in our beds by refusing to make such hard choices – and the cowardice this …
Read More »Charlie Hebdo’s anti-Islamic jokes are getting old and the attention seeking and scandal-mongering is neither big nor clever
They’re back at it. The men and women of Charlie Hebdo have delivered yet another trademark cover. This one has Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his underwear, lifting up the dress of a veiled female, whilst calling out, in reference to the Prophet Mohammed. The controversial leader hit back: …
Read More »Turkish govt condemns ‘disgusting’ Charlie Hebdo cartoon showing Erdogan ‘in private’
The cartoon shows the Turkish leader lounging in his underwear with a can of beer in his hand as he lifts up the skirt of a woman wearing a hijab, exposing her backside. “Oh, the prophet!” the cartoon Erdogan exclaims. Charlie Hebdo captioned the caricature: “Erdogan: in private, he’s very …
Read More »Charlie Hebdo calls for rally after terrorist beheading of French teacher in alleged payback for showing students profane cartoons
The publication, known for its no-holds-barred approach to satirical cartoons, has called on the French people to show up on Sunday in the iconic Paris Place de la Republique square. The protest is being organized in league with the French teachers’ union and freedom groups, Charlie Hebdo said. The rallying …
Read More »Attack outside former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris ‘clearly act of Islamist terrorism’ – French interior minister
“Obviously this is an act of Islamist terrorism,” Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin told France 2 on Friday evening. Obviously the threat of terrorism on this street has been underestimated. Two employees of the Premieres Lignes news production agency were outside their office in the 11th arrondissement on Friday when they …
Read More »People injured in stabbing near former offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris, anti-terrorist unit joins probe
Authorities have confirmed that two people were injured in the stabbing. Prime Minister Jean Castex has said their injuries are not life-threatening. The Paris prosecutor said that two suspects, the presumed attacker among them, have been arrested. It was reported earlier that the first one was caught near the Place …
Read More »Tens of thousands in Pakistan protest Charlie Hebdo’s reprint of Prophet Mohammed cartoon (VIDEO)
The protests in the country kicked off last Thursday, attracting large crowds of devoted Muslims to condemn the cartoon parody, the satirical weekly and even France as a whole. On Monday, a massive rally was organized by Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam in Peshawar, when the Islamist party gathered for a congress in …
Read More »Charlie Hebdo to reprint Prophet Muhammad cartoons on day Islamist attackers of French satirical magazine go on trial
A special edition of the magazine on Wednesday will feature interviews with family members of the victims of the terrorist attack, an article on the public’s attitude towards freedom of expression and a reprint of Islam-themed cartoons, including those featuring the Prophet Muhammad, Charlie Hebdo announced on Tuesday. The prophet …
Read More »Charlie Hebdo covers the edition in German language
The issue of Charlie Hebdo in German is closed due to the small number of readers.French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo discontinues its publication in German. This was stated by the chief editor, Gerard Bear edition of Figaro. “As you know, we at Charlie love surprises. And we have two news: …
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