Arsonists attack German paper that published French cartoons

Police in Germany have detained two men suspected of an arson attack early Sunday against a newspaper that republished the cartoons of French weekly Charlie Hebdo. Meanwhile, a few other notes.. One of the gunmen who shot up the CHARLIE HEBDO building is released, after death, in an online video proclaiming allegiance to the Islamic … Read moreArsonists attack German paper that published French cartoons

Jonathan Laurence in SLATE: Marine Le Pen told a talk show host on Thursday morning she was “still waiting for her phone to ring” with an invitation from the prime minister to participate in Sunday’s national unity march. But Le Pen’s phone has remained silent. Government leaders are gambling that they don’t need her and can keep the National Front at a safe distance from its street-level display of strength and solidarity

The timing of the Paris attacks couldn’t be more interesting.. an election coming and a victory for an insurgent right wing candidate looks like a good chance.  Jonathan Laurence in SLATE: Marine Le Pen told a talk show host on Thursday morning she was “still waiting for her phone to ring” with an invitation from … Read moreJonathan Laurence in SLATE: Marine Le Pen told a talk show host on Thursday morning she was “still waiting for her phone to ring” with an invitation from the prime minister to participate in Sunday’s national unity march. But Le Pen’s phone has remained silent. Government leaders are gambling that they don’t need her and can keep the National Front at a safe distance from its street-level display of strength and solidarity