On this day - 7 January
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
Charlie Hebdo attack
On January 7th 2015 the office of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo was targeted in a terrorist shooting. Two brothers murdered 12 individuals and injured another 11. The two claimed they were members of al-Qaeda, who took responsibility for the attack.
The newspaper is known to have published cartoons involving the prophet Muhammed which have come under criticism in the past. They have also published controversial images related to other religions.
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