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Live: Terror raids in Reims after Paris massacre

A raid by France's elite anti-terrorist unit is underway in the north-eastern city of Reims as part of the hunt for the gunmen who attacked satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

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The Drum

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We should have supported Charlie Hebdo before

We should have stood with Charlie Hebdo and others willing to fight for freedom of expression sooner, not just after the massacre in Paris.

Their fidelity to the fundamental values of democracy, even as many around the world and in France found their editorial line too "provocative" or "offensive", will long endure after these killers are brought to justice.

The French launched revolutions to uphold freedom, notably liberty of expression. The rest of the democratic world owes this nation a debt as a result.

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Paris terror attack: Who were the victims?

The 12 victims of the terror attack on Paris-based satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo included the newspaper's founder, its editor, its deputy chief-editor and several cartoonists.

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World

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Charlie Hebdo attack highlights high price of press freedom

The gun attack on French newspaper Charlie Hebdo highlights the deadly price of press freedom, writes Michael Vincent.

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Business

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Rents stagnate as housing supply rises

While many potential owner-occupier buyers may feel excluded from the market by the influx of investors, the latest figures show a glut of rental properties is keeping rents down.

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Politics

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Man who assisted blind Chinese activist arrested

A Chinese man who assisted in the daring escape of blind activist Chen Guangcheng to the United States embassy in Beijing in 2012 has himself been arrested.

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Sport

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Live blog: Australia v India Fourth Test, day three

Indian opener Lokesh Rahul was dismissed for 110 after tea as captain Virat Kohli moves towards a century at the SCG.

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Science and Technology

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Researchers begin trial of combination Ebola vaccine

Researchers will administer a combination Ebola vaccine to 72 volunteers in a safety trial with hopes the treatment will thwart the virus that has so far killed more than 8,000 people in West Africa.

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Environment

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Calls for detailed climate plan as sea level rises threaten Torres Strait Islands

Rising seas around the Torres Strait Islands could leave part of the region uninhabitable within a few decades, a report warns, urging greater planning against climate change.

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