Latest update: 04/02/2009 

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By Sophie DAVIDSON (text)

Independent, UK
Iranian satellite launch prompts fresh concern

Huge coverage around the world on Iran’s launching of a satellite. The move has sparked fears in Europe and the US that it’s a military move; Iran says it's for research and telecommunications. The Independent talk to a defence analyst who rubbishes Iran’s reasons for launching the rocket and satellite. “They are not going to all that trouble just to beam down Ayatollah Khameini”.
 
 
Figaro, France
Tehran lance un satellite (Tehran launches a satellite)

Tehran is on the front page of France’s Figaro and the story is investigated inside. The article talks about how Europe is willing to take America’s lead in how to negotiate with Iran, and is waiting to see how Obama’s new administration and new way of dealing with international concerns will turn out.
 
 
New York Times, USA
Iraq's victory, Iran's loss

This article in the New York Times touches on how successful elections in Iraq won't put an end to Iran’s ambitions. Tehran believes its influence in the region is expanding and the N.Y. Times here says this is not surprising after Obama’s ‘acquiescent’ attitude to Iran so far.
 
Times, UK
President Obama seeks Russia deal to slash nucler weapons

The Times in the UK adds another dimension with an exclusive that Obama is seeking a deal with Russia to slash nuclear weapons, with a couple of articles spinning off from this and how it would help with Iran. They talk to analysts who say that Obama wants Russia’s help in convincing Tehran to stop its nuclear work, and for Russia to stop providing Iran with parts.

 

South China Morning Post, China
 
Now when Premier Wen Jiabao had a shoe thrown at him during a speech at Cambridge university, mainland Chinese media said he had just been interrupted by a western man, following the tradition of suppression of embarrassing events to leaders. But China Central TV have aired the cctv footage of the event in a media departure from the norm.
 
 
 
The Straits Times, Singapore
Kidney removed through vagina

It’s a medical first and ‘Easier than child birth’ says a Mrs. Johnson, a mother of three, who had her kidney removed from her vagina to donate to her niece. Medics are hoping her experiences will spur other donors to go down this route.

 

 
 

 

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