Ben Ali allegedly fled Tunisia...with 1.5 tons of gold

The international press review focuses on the crisis in Tunisia. Former president Ben Ali is thought to have fled to Saudi Arabia with his wife. The press wonders how they reportedly managed to escape the country with 1.5 tons of gold in their suitcases...

IN THE PAPERS

The Independent’s front page shows the symbolic picture of a torn-down poster of Ben Ali. The International Herald Tribune points the finger at France, Tunisia’s former colonial power. According to the paper, France has strong personal and economic ties with the country and was slow at expressing support for the regime’s opponents.

Le Monde reports about the 1.5 tons of gold reportedly flown out of Tunisia by Ben Ali and his family. Meanwhile, Libération and El Watan publish cartoons portraying the situation there.

The Daily Mail talks about the anger of 1500 holiday makers, who were flown into Tunisia despite official warnings.

And finally Le Soir d’Algérie fears the crisis will spread to Algeria. Four people tried to commit suicide in public in just 48 hours…The press warns this could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

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FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: A YouTube video circulating online claims that the recent attack on Silvio Berlusconi was faked in order to give the Italian Prime Minister a boost in the polls.

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British press sneers at Eurostar’s excuse of ‘fluffy snow’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: With 100,000 passengers stranded by Eurostar cancelations over the past few days, the British papers are lashing out at the lack of information made available to passengers.

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Who is to blame for travel chaos?

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Baby boomers a ‘spoilt’ generation (Le Parisien)

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: 60-70 year olds have been spared the effects of the crisis, unlike other age groups, according to a poll conducted in France by Ipsos. The study also shows baby boomers are largely unwilling to make sacrifices for their families!

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by Anonyme - 24/01/2011 - 16:17

I guess as long as regime of North Africa is following by Frensh politician no one get peace in this countries however , us many people knows that France has got big interest in that dictator regime of North Africa including USA and England and some other contries , the day which could be living in Algeria , tunisia and Marocco in a good condition is when europe stops taking Africa as Cow ....gives Milk but doesn't get anything in return