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Prophet Mohammed cartoons: Freedom of Speech or Dangerous Provocation?

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In today's international press review, we focus on Charlie Hebdo's controversial front page. The French satirical weekly published caricatures of Prophet Mohammed, fuelling further anger in France and abroad. Also in the papers: a Pakistani accused of blasphemy after he refused to take part in protests, and an unusual love song featuring a beautiful woman, her admirer and...a drone.

IN THE PAPERS
By Aurore Cloe DUPUIS

Le Soir: “The caricatures that freak France out”

L’Orient le Jour: “Huge mistake”

Christian Science Monitor: “Muhammad cartoons are a headache for Hollande”

Dawn: “Man accused of blasphemy after refusing to join anti-Islam film protest”

LA Times:“Innocence of Muslims actress sues producer”

The Guardian: “Drone love song”

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Mr. Romney

by Anonyme - 20/09/2012 - 15:27

Mr. Romney's remarks had only to do with how to win the election.
Speaking to people who were asked to help him fund his campaign, he told them the truth. He knew he already had 47% that wouldn't benefit by a tax cut, because they paid no taxes. Simple math. His point was that he had to get a majority of the "undecideds" to get to 50.1%. Why is so much being made of this honest statement, when nothing is being said about the murder & torture of our Ambassador to Libya, about which Obama lied? An idiot knows that attack had nothing to do with a stupid movie. I cannot fathom Obama trying to sell that to the voting public. It is unimaginable. Naive beyond comprehension.

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