In Paris, France’s anti-terrorism court convicted eight individuals for their roles in the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, who showed cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in a class debate on free expression. The defendants, including friends of the assailant and the father of a student who spread false information, faced sentences ranging from 18 months suspended imprisonment to 16 years in prison. The trial shed light on a campaign of hate that led to Paty’s tragic death and reinforced France’s commitment to freedom of expression and secularism in the face of violent extremism.
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Key Fed inflation measure shows 2.4% rate in November, lower than expected
In November, prices remained stable but still exceeded the Federal Reserve's target compared to a year ago, with the personal consumption expenditures price index showing a 0.1% increase from October and a 2.4% inflation rate annually. Core PCE also rose 0.1% monthly and 2.8% from a year ago, below expectations. Fed officials view core inflation as a better indicator, with goods prices falling 0.4% and services rising 3.8% over 12 months, while housing inflation increased...
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