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“Paul the Octopus was right”

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In today’s international press review, we focus on the World Cup and a new celebrity: Paul the Octopus. “Oracle pulpo” has become a star across the planet thanks to his game predictions.

IN THE PAPERS
By Aurore Cloe DUPUIS

 

Spain’s victory against Germany was on the front page of El Pais and Marca. Both newspapers are proud to say Spain is “la mejor”.
 
Libération and L’Equipe say Sunday’s final will be a historic event as none of the finalists have won the competition. Spain will face Holland on Sunday.
 
As for the German press, Kicker says its country is keeping its head high.
 
The British newspaper The Telegraph gives us ten facts about Paul the Octopus. According to The Globe and Mail, the animal is expected to predict which team will win the final.
 
And finally, ten spy suspects arrested in the US last month could be swapped with Russia. The New York Times explains the consequences of such a swap. 
'James Gandolfini: The Sopranos' star and a lovely man'
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'James Gandolfini: The Sopranos' star and a lovely man'

The Times of India reports that thousands or people are still missing following monsoon-sparked floods in the north. The paper looks at whether this was a tragedy that could have been averted; Brazilian papers follow the ongoing protests against rising fuel costs; and Hollywood mourns following the death of actor James Gandolfini, star of hit show 'The Sopranos'.
#Standingman
19/06/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

#Standingman

International papers continue to react to unrest in Brazil. The Christian Science Monitor points out that these protests are part of a global trend, following in the footsteps of India and Turkey. Meanwhile papers explore a new peaceful way of protesting in Turkey: #Standingman.
McFrog
19/06/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

McFrog

Libération reacts to France’s “cultural exception” being protected in trade negotiations with the US. This is a tree that masks the forest according to the left-leaning daily. Also, amnesty for tax evaders and a campaign against slapping children.
Bashar al-Assad: Europe’s backyard will become a terrorist haven if it supplies rebels with arms
18/06/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Bashar al-Assad: Europe’s backyard will become a terrorist haven if it supplies rebels with arms

Brazilian papers react to widespread protests across the country. Bashar al-Assad is defiant in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. He says Europe will pay the price if it supplies rebels with weapons. And why do Norwegians like boring television?
Tapie Scandal: Le Monde says the panel was fixed
18/06/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Tapie Scandal: Le Monde says the panel was fixed

Le Monde says it has seen proof that the private panel that granted Bernard Tapie 400 million euros in 2008 was fixed. Meanwhile, Le Figaro says the judge in charge of the Bettencourt scandal is biased against Nicolas Sarkozy. And Hollande and Barroso clash at the G8 summit.

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by Anonyme - 08/07/2010 - 16:16

Mlle. Dupuis is charming. She should start a fan page in Facebook; I am certain that she would have a following.

As for Paul the Octopus, his psychic skills are ammazing; but he is not exactly a "sight for sore eyes".

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