Dieudonne

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  Pope Francis' Safe Trip to Central African Republic Boosts Peace Hopes

  The man who persuaded Pope Francis to visit Central African Republic (CAR) voiced relief today that the trip had passed off safely and hailed its success as a boost to hopes for lasting peace in the conflict-scarred country.

• French Comedian Dieudonne Probed for Paris Attack Quip

  French prosecutors said on Monday they were investigating notorious comedian Dieudonne for "inciting terrorism" with his Facebook comment that could be interpreted as sympathising with one of last week's attackers in Paris.

• French comic Dieudonne questioned for 'assaulting' bailiff

  Controversial French comedian Dieudonne has been questioned by police after a bailiff alleged he was assaulted upon turning up at his home, the comic's lawyer told AFP

• Fresh legal setbacks for French 'anti-Semitic' comic

  France's top legal advisory body upheld a ban on controversial comic Dieudonne's show for the second night running on Friday, and officials moved to stop upcoming performances in Paris.

• French cities ban comedian accused of anti-Semitic jibes

  Mayors of several French cities lined up on Tuesday to ban the shows of a comedian the government accuses of insulting the memory of Holocaust victims and threatening public order with anti-Semitic jibes.

• Pressure mounts on French comic as Paris mayor calls for ban

  The mayor of Paris on Sunday joined France's interior minister in calling for comedian Dieudonne, whose vitriolic brand of humour targeting Jews has caused outrage, to be banned from the stage.