"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

25/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Human rights: François Hollande's silence

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - 25/04/13: French papers react to François Hollande's first ever visit to China. Libération says Hollande is wrong to remain silent about human rights abuses there. Meanwhile, Les Echos says the government's refusal of a bill put forward by the Communist party marks the divorce between the Socialists and the far-left.

24/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'The British businessman who sold fake bomb detectors to Iraq'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 25/04/13: Haaretz explores why the US is so reluctant to back Israel's claims that Syria has repeatedly used chemical weapons. Meanwhile, the Independent explains how a British tycoon managed to trick Iraq into buying millions of pounds worth of fake bomb detectors - a scam with a very tragic human cost. Finally, the Independent says George W. Bush could be on the road to rehabilitation with his new presidential library.

24/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Let the gay weddings begin!

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 25/04/13: French papers react to the legalisation of gay marriage here in France after a final vote in Parliament yesterday. The left applauds a "historic" day, while the right wonders what there is to celebrate about such a divisive law. Also, are European leaders starting to change their minds about the effectiveness of austerity policies?

23/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Terrorism and justice'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 23/04/13: Canadian papers react to the arrest of two men who were allegedly planning to attack a passenger train in Toronto. Meanwhile, international papers continue to react to the Boston Marathon bombings. The Christian Science Monitor explores what the motive could be and why it’s important to know why the attacks happened. Meanwhile, the Guardian takes a closer look at the role played by social media.

23/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Gay marriage: long live the newlyweds!'

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 23/04/13: French papers react to the impending vote in Parliament to legalize gay marriage. Liberation says this is proof that progress is not dead. Right-wing politicians say they’ll repeal the law if they return to power. But Catholic paper La Croix points out that this would be tricky. Le Parisien says the first gay weddings could take place in June.