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France Closes Sites in 20 Countries over Cartoon Mocking Islam

HeadlineSep 20, 2012

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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