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September 20, 2012

France Closes Sites in 20 Countries over Cartoon Mocking Islam 
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France has ordered the closure of embassies and other official sites in
20 countries after a French magazine published offensive caricatures of
the Prophet Muhammad. The latest issue of satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo
features a depiction of Muhammad in pornographic poses.

 

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