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Latest update: 27/12/2008 

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FRANCE 24 journalists present a daily round-up of the world's newspapers
By Clovis CASALI (text)

The Guardian (Britain)

 
Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to build up as New Delhi maintains that terrorists coming from its old foe are to blame for the deadly attacks on Mumbai. The Indian government has demanded that its neighbour crack down on militant groups, arguing that Islamabad’s actions so far have not been genuine. According to the Guardian, both sides are “in a state of nervous alert,” though experts say war is still rather unlikely.
 
 
La Stampa (Italy)
 
A two-page report in this Italian newspaper looks in particular at the military capabilities of the two countries. Both are nuclear states, recalls La Stampa, for whom Pakistan has more nuclear missile than its neighbour. However, India can count on 1.3 million soldiers, while Pakistan only has half that number. In terms of military spending, Islamabad's 5.2 billion dollars pale in comparison with the 27 billion dollars India spends on its army.
 
 
The News (Pakistan)
  
Pakistan has pulled forces out of South Waziristan and other tribal areas. TheNews has spoken to army officials who say the number of troops will be further reduced in the tribal regions where soldiers are not taking part in action against militants. That will surely reassure Washington and its allies keen to keep the pressure on the al Qaeda network and other terrorist groups.
 
 
The Times of India (India)
  
This train, running from Khokhrapar in Pakistan to Munabao in India, has been operating since 2006. Though it has not yet been suspended, many fear it will soon, as passenger numbers plummet. Meanwhile, New Delhi has advised its people not to travel to Pakistan.
  
 
Il Giornale (Italy)
 
Apparently, the CIA is now offering Viagra to Afghan warlords in order to obtain intelligence on the Taliban. For the Italian newspaper, the American intelligence agency is reverting to the good old method of targeting men’s most common interest: sex.
 
 
The New York Times (USA)
 
People are expecting even better deals in the post-Christmas clearance sales. The credit crunch has caused sales to drop by double digits in nearly all categories, and customers are now more careful. According to an industry analyst, “the rules have changed” and people now expect reasonable prices
 

 

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