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"Allahu Akbar" Shouting Islamic Terrorists Kill Journalists, Cops in Paris Attack

PARIS,FRANCE-Two terrorists shouting “Allahu Akbar”, translated “God is Great” fired their weapons on the streets of Paris this morning and killed at least 12 journalists and 2 police officers.

The incident occurred at the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, known for publishing cartoons mocking the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.

“The assassination of journalists at Charlie Hebdo, cynically targeted on press day to maximise casualties, is an attempt to assassinate the free press,” wrote Michelle Stanistreet, general secretary of the National Union of Journalists in the United Kingdom.

“Everybody here at the White House are with the families of those who were killed or injured in this attack,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said in an interview this morning on MSNBC.

After the attack the gunmen fled north to Paris’ Porte de Pantin Metro Station.

 

Haiti Surfers Learn to Swim and Hang 10

“Surf Haiti” works to put Haitian beaches on the international surf radar, highlighting Haiti’s beaches could increase tourism to the area.

Obama to Challenge Republican Majority

VOA-The new, entirely Republican-led U.S. Congress will weigh in on global hotspots and America’s response to them when lawmakers return to Washington next week. As VOA Senate correspondent Michael Bowman reports, conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East are on legislators’ minds – as are high-profile international initiatives undertaken by President Barack Obama.

Palestinian State Seeks UN Membership

AFP-The Palestinian envoy to the United Nations on Friday formally requested membership in the International Criminal Court, which would allow them to lodge war crimes complaints against Israel.

Crashed AirAsia Flight Was on an Unauthorized Schedule

AFP-The AirAsia plane that crashed last weekend was flying on an unauthorised schedule, according to Indonesia’s transport ministry. Officials say not all victims will be autopsied, in order to respect local Indonesian tradition.

7 Year Old Survives Fatal Plane Crash in Kentucky

PADUCAH, KY-A small plane crashed in Paducah, Kentucky. Four people died, and a 7-year-old girl was the only survivor.  The girl showed up barefoot at a home nearly one mile away and was relatively unscathed.  Both of her parents were killed in the crash.

Harry Reid Workout Leads to Broken Bones and Ribs

HENDERSON,NV-Nevada senator Harry Reid found himself in the hospital on New Years Day after some technical difficulties in his daily workout.

His office issued the following statement, “On Thursday, Senator Reid received treatment at University Medical Center in Las Vegas for injuries sustained in an accident he suffered while exercising at home in Henderson”

Fox News reports:

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid broke several ribs and facial bones when a piece of exercise equipment snapped at his Nevada home Thursday, causing the lawmaker to fall. 

 

35 Car Pile Up in New Hampshire

State police confirm there has been a massive car pileup on I-93 in Ashland on Friday morning.

35 vehicles in two separate pileups were involved in a scene on New Hampshire’s Interstate 93 this morning around 9:45 am.

Police said there were several minor injuries from the accident which was triggered by icy road conditions.

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