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In A Paris Suburb, Jews And Muslims Live In A Fragile Harmony

11:41am January 15, 2015

by Lauren Frayer

Jewish and Muslim communities have lived together for decades in Sarcelles, about 10 miles from Paris. But locals say last week's attacks in Paris have heightened awareness of religious differences.

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A man walks through the Grand Mosque in Paris on Jan. 9. Some Muslims have questioned the official version of the shootings in Paris and embraced conspiracy theories. In schools, some Muslim students refused to take part in a moment of silence for the vic

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Some French Muslims See Conspiracies In Paris Shootings

8:43pm January 14, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

In Muslim communities around France, some don't believe the official version of events. In schools, some Muslim students refused to join in a moment of silence for the victims of the attacks.

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Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala, the French comedian better known as Dieudonne, has been arrested and held on charges of apologizing for terrorism in the wake of a Facebook post that referred to last week's deadly attacks in Paris.

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Controversial French Comedian Arrested Over Facebook Post On Paris Attacks

7:08pm January 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Dieudonne's alleged crime: writing "Je suis Charlie Coulibaly" (I am Charlie Coulibaly). He was one of 54 people held across the country; none has been linked to the deadly attacks.

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France 'At War With Jihadism And Radical Islamism,' Prime Minister Says

8:02pm January 13, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

But Manuel Valls said the country wasn't at war with ordinary Muslims or their religion. His remarks came ahead of a 488-to-1 vote to reauthorize French airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq.

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German Leaders Attend Muslim Rally In Berlin

5:22pm January 13, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Chancellor Angela Merkel was among those who attended the event organized by two Muslim groups. The event was meant to counter growing support for a group that opposes Muslim immigration to Germany.

Mourners in Jerusalem cry during the funeral of four Jews killed in an attack on a kosher supermarket in Paris last week.

Funerals Held In Paris, Jerusalem For Paris Attack Victims

11:24am January 13, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

In Paris, President François Hollande honored three police officers who were killed. In Jerusalem, the victims of an attack on a kosher market were buried.

Charlie Hebdo editorialist Patrick Pelloux (right) and cartoonist Renald Luzier, known as Luz (left), join a march in Paris on Sunday.

'Charlie Hebdo' Editor On New Issue: 'We're Happy To Have ... Done It'

11:19am January 13, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Gerard Briard said when the artist showed the staff the cover — featuring a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad — everyone burst out laughing and "jumped up for joy."

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'Charlie Hebdo's' Next Issue Appears To Feature Prophet Muhammad On Cover

7:13pm January 12, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The cover features an image apparently of Islam's prophet shedding a tear and holding a sign that reads: "Je Suis Charlie." It comes less than a week after a deadly attack on the magazine.

Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at a press conference in Gandhinagar, India, on Monday.

White House: We Should Have Sent 'Higher-Profile' Official To Paris

2:45pm January 12, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The Obama administration was criticized for not sending a high-ranking official to a unity rally in Paris. The British, German, Israeli and Palestinian leaders were all at the march.

Demonstrators gather Sunday in Place de la Republique prior to a mass unity rally in Paris following the recent terrorist attack.

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World Leaders Join Unity March In Paris

3:02pm January 11, 2015

by L. Carol Ritchie

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to march in solidarity with the victims of last week's attacks and in support of free speech.