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The article examines the terrorist attacks that occurred in Paris, France on January 7, 2015 in the office of the periodical "Charlie Hebdo." Topics include what comprises the French identity, the problem of antisemitism in France, and the flight of French Jew from France in response to antisemitic threats.

The article discusses the political scenario of France in the wake of presidential elections. It offers information on contenders for the 2017 elections which include the former Prime Minister Francois Fillon, Marine Le Pen from the Front National, the left wing candidate of Parti Socialiste Benoît Hamon, and an independent candidate Emmanuel Macron.

The author reflects on the first world war. He observes that even in 2014 the site of the battle of the Somme in France is marked by reminders of the conflict. He further notes that technological developments such as the machine gun contributed greatly to the millions of deaths the war produced. Additional commentary is presented about art work soldiers created while stationed in trenches.