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Britain under fire for selling arms to Bahrain

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri., 18/2/2011: We look at coverage of the continuing unrest in the Middle East, including criticism of the British government for allowing the sale of crowd control weaponry to Bahrain and other Arabic countries last year. Also, Ben Ali and Mubarak’s ill-health; a private navy to combat Somali pirates and how hibernating bears could be key to space travel…

IN THE PAPERS

By James CREEDON

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Some articles from today’s international press review:

The Guardian: “Arab capitals braced for violence today as unrest spreads”

The Independent: “Britain under fire for selling arms to Bahrain”

The Times: Private fleet to fight pirates

El Watan (Algeria): ‘Algerian anger’

Los Angeles Times: Saudi official says Ben Ali condition 'grave'

Times of India: Mubarak wants to die in Egypt: Report

Death by 1000 papercuts: “Mubarak, Ben Ali in a Coma, Middle East Deposed Dictator Syndrome?”

The Guardian: “Bear hibernation key to space travel”

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