Paris Shooting Gunmen Still on the Run

The transcript discusses a terrorist attack in Paris targeting the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, resulting in multiple casualties. French President Francois Hollande and former President Nicolas Sarkozy are mentioned in the context of emergency responses. The transcript highlights the history of threats received by Charlie Hebdo and the controversy surrounding a book by Michelle Lubeck. It also covers the media's role in reporting such events and the evolving nature of global terrorism, comparing past threats like Al Qaeda to current, less organized threats possibly inspired by events in Syria.

What was the immediate action taken by French authorities following the attack on Charlie Hebdo?

• They closed all newspapers in Paris.

• They imposed a curfew in Paris.

• They called an emergency cabinet meeting.

• They arrested the attackers immediately.

What was the nature of the threats received by Charlie Hebdo prior to the attack?

• They were mostly ignored as they were frequent.

• They were always taken very seriously.

• They were never received before the attack.

• They were only verbal threats.

What controversial topic did the recent publication of Charlie Hebdo cover?

• A fictional France led by an Islamic party.

• The economic crisis in Europe.

• The rise of technology in France.

• A biography of a famous French artist.

How do the attackers expect the media to react to such incidents?

• By only reporting the facts without images.

• By covering the events extensively.

• By ignoring the events completely.

• By focusing on other global issues.

What is the challenge in identifying the attackers according to the transcript?

• They are part of a well-known organization.

• They might be inspired individuals rather than organized members.

• They have left no evidence behind.

• They are using advanced technology to hide.