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France apology after history textbook links CIA to 9/11
A French publisher has apologised after a history textbook that appeared in bookshops in recent weeks suggested the 11 September 2001 attacks were probably "orchestrated by the CIA".
The debunked conspiracy theory was apparently highlighted on social media initially by a group of schoolteachers.
The book History of the 20th Century in Flash Cards is aimed at undergraduate students.
On its website, the publisher said the phrase should never have appeared.
"This phrase which echoes conspiracy theories devoid of any factual basis should never have been used in this work. It doesn't reflect the editorial position either of Ellipses publications or the author," it said (in French).
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-51187970
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Well, that is unfortunate. Seems the FAKE NEWS, got a hold of a school book publisher.
When, oh when, will the fake news stop creating new victims?
Discuss.....
A French publisher has apologised after a history textbook that appeared in bookshops in recent weeks suggested the 11 September 2001 attacks were probably "orchestrated by the CIA".
The debunked conspiracy theory was apparently highlighted on social media initially by a group of schoolteachers.
The book History of the 20th Century in Flash Cards is aimed at undergraduate students.
On its website, the publisher said the phrase should never have appeared.
"This phrase which echoes conspiracy theories devoid of any factual basis should never have been used in this work. It doesn't reflect the editorial position either of Ellipses publications or the author," it said (in French).
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-51187970
_______________________________
Well, that is unfortunate. Seems the FAKE NEWS, got a hold of a school book publisher.
When, oh when, will the fake news stop creating new victims?
Discuss.....