Remember Boko Haram’s victims, too
On Nov. 13, people from every corner of the world reeled over the horrific attacks in Paris that killed 130 people and injured 350 more. Millions filtered their Facebook profile pictures with the blue,...
View ArticleFive facts about the missing Chibok schoolgirls
In this file photo taken from video released by Nigeria’s Boko Haram terrorist network, Monday May 12, 2014, shows missing girls abducted from the northeastern town of Chibok. (Source: AP Photo) Two...
View ArticleHashtag fail? #BringBackOurGirls two years on
By Stephanie Findlay Nigerian women living in Kenya, using #bringbackourgirls, campaigning on May 16, 2014 in Nairobi. By Tony Karumba (AFP/File) Lagos (AFP) - More than a week after 276 schoolgirls...
View ArticleThe interesting origin of the Eiffel Tower peace sign
An artist's reactionary sketch that he drew following the news of the attacks on Paris has gone viral. How to add the French flag to your Facebook profile Artist Jean Jullien was on vacation when he...
View ArticleEiffel Tower meets peace sign in show of solidarity after attacks
Arwork believed to by London-based French graphic artist goes viral, with photos posted on social media under slogan Peace for Paris...
View ArticleOn Social Media, Messages Of Resilience And Hope Flourish
5:52 PM ET Camila Domonoske i A man plays piano near the Bataclan theater in Paris on November 14, the day after a series of attacks on the city resulted in the deaths of at least 120 individuals. At...
View ArticleThe Lovely Way The Simpsons Honored The Paris Victims
When it comes to being timely in its poignancy, The Simpsons is pretty hit or miss, since it doesnt have the immediacy of a South Park episode to rely on. The episode this past Sunday night came more...
View ArticleHow Jean Jullien's simple doodle spread around the world
Graphic designer’s quick sketch has become a global symbol of solidarity...
View ArticleArtists Share Images Of Peace And Solidarity After Paris Attacks
As Paris and the world continue to reel from the devastating attacks on the city Friday, artists everywhere have been taking to social media to share images and messages of solidarity, hope and peace....
View ArticleSharing a ‘Peace for Paris’ Graphic Won’t Stop Terror Attacks
Symbols used in the wake of tragedy can be powerful tools. They can bring a group of people together or drive them apart. They can convey a message of strength and solidarity. In the wake of the terror...
View ArticlePeace for Paris: Graphic designer Jean Jullien creates unifying symbol in...
(CNN)Before the names and faces of the victims of Friday's terrorist attack in Paris emerged, there was one unifying symbol. Peace for Paris A photo posted by @jean_jullien on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:05pm...
View ArticleExpressions of solidarity for France spread on social media
LONDON – Social media was awash Saturday in the red, white and blue of the French flag as people worldwide expressed their solidarity with a nation in mourning in the aftermath of the terror attacks in...
View ArticlePeace for Paris - the artist behind the symbol that's gone viral
Within about 60 seconds of hearing about the wave of murderous attacks in Paris at the weekend, French artist Jean Jullien had sketched out what has become known as the Peace for Paris symbol - and...
View ArticleExpressions of solidarity for France in red, white and blue
Social media was awash Saturday in the red, white and blue of the French flag as people worldwide expressed their solidarity with a nation in mourning in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Paris....
View ArticleSecurity Council: children and armed conflict (UN - United Nations)
(Source: UN - United Nations) Note: A complete summary of today's Security Council meeting will be made available after its conclusion. Statement by Secretary-General BAN KI-MOON, Secretary-General of...
View ArticleThe Latest: Albanian minister threatened by extremists
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 9:40 p.m. Albania says its interior minister has been threatened by those allegedly supporting the Islamic...
View ArticleThe Latest: US Muslim leaders condemn Paris attacks
PARIS (AP) The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 9:10 p.m. Muslim leaders in the United States are condemning the attacks In Paris and offering condolences...
View ArticleThe Latest: Minute of silence at soccer match for Paris
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 9:25 p.m. A minute of silence for the victims of the Paris attacks was held ahead of the European...
View ArticleThe Latest: Greece sends fingerprints to Paris to seek match
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 8:40 p.m. An employee at Greece's Ministry of Citizen Protection says Greek police have sent the...
View ArticleThe Latest: Refugees fear Paris attacks will shut off Europe
PARIS (AP) -- The latest on the deadly shootings and explosions in Paris. (All times local): 8:25 p.m. Asylum-seekers fleeing war and poverty in Syria and other war-ravaged countries are condemning the...
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