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November 16, 2015 01:41 am GMT

How to show support for both France and Lebanon on your Facebook profile

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In the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks Friday that left at least 129 dead, Facebook helped users express their sympathy for those affected by activating a tool that superimposed the French flag over their profile photo with one click

The filter has proved popular, and news feeds have been filling up with the red, white and blue of the flag, but some are questioning Facebook's selective show of support.

See also: Inside the moving Notre Dame mass for the Paris attack victims

France was not the only country where tragedy has occurred in recent days. On Thursday, a double suicide attack rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut leaving more than 30 dead. On Twitter, some have begun questioning why Facebook is actively encouraging users to show their support for France but not for Lebanon. Read more...

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