In the first one, the cartridges where photo-shopped in (different sizing despite being in the same 'plane'. One on right, different lighting. One on left, slightly smaller. no reflections or shading on either casings or hand).
In the second, that is a ballpoint pen.
Yup, looks like AFP (Agence France-Presse) got faked or is the faker.
Another link to story (scroll down): http://www.france24.com/france24Public/en/administration/afp-news.html?id=070814211100.kkqbxpk2&cat=null
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