"Mubarak is finished whatever happens”

International papers focus on Egyptians’ increasing suspicion of the army. It’s the first time since the start of the conflict that military helicopters hover above Cairo. Many wonder what the army’s true ambitions are, whether to support the revolution or Mubarak’s regime...

IN THE PAPERS

The crisis in Egypt has made the front page of most international newspapers this morning, including The International Herald Tribune, The Guardian, The New York Post, The China Daily and Libération.

We tried to get hold of the Egyptian press but internet access has been blocked there and newspaper websites were down.

The Independent wonders if Hosni Mubarak can cling on to power much longer. Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk reports from the heart of the conflict. According to him, an anti-American sentiment is growing in Egypt...

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“Friend or foe? The army flexes its muscles to keep crowds guessing”, The Guardian

“US, Israel and Turkey evacuate citizens from Egypt”, The Guardian

“Analysis: Egyptian chaos and the Palestinian question”, The Jerusalem Post

“Bouteflika on mute”, El Watan

06/06/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Major Reshuffle in Obama's National Security Team

IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL - Thurs. 06/06/13: A victory for Bashar al-Assad in Syria could give him a boost in morale that may scupper planned peace talks. The papers also look at a major reshuffle in Obama's national security team and the woman behind a symbolic, viral photo in Turkey.

06/06/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

The upcoming pensions reform will be explosive

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - Thurs. 06/06/13: French papers focus on chemical weapons in Syria, an explosive reform of the state pension system in the works, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, François Fillon's presidential ambitions, feminism in Tunisia and sexism in Japan.

05/06/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'We are all the lady in red'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 05/06/13: Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan is facing massive street protests...but what about his supporters? The Guardian interviews people in a conservative neighborhood of Istanbul where some say Turkey owes everything to Erdogan. Meanwhile, Slate says tear gas is the unifying force of the opposition. And China marks the 24th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown in silence.

05/06/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

France says chemical weapons used in Syria

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 05/06/13: The French Foreign Ministry claims it has evidence chemical weapons were used in Syria. Many papers wonder if this means the "red line" has been crossed. Also, Le Monde says several former top-level Libyan officials are ready to testify in front of a judge over allegations former President Nicolas Sarkozy received illegal funds from Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 presidential bid.

04/06/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Protests in Turkey: The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back'

IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL - Tues. 04/06/13: International papers largely focus on the continuing unrest in Turkey. Many papers explore why a small demonstration against chopping down trees turned into a nationwide anti-government protest. Also in the spotlight: Bradley Manning's court martial, and comments actor Michael Douglas made over the weekend about the cause of his cancer.