“King Sarkozy at the G8"

French newspapers focus on the G8 summit in Deauville. Nicolas Sarkozy is thought to be in a strong position, ahead of the 2012 presidential election. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, once seen as Sarkozy’s rival, is now out of the race. He’s under house arrest in New York, accused of raping a hotel maid.

IN THE PAPERS

By Aurore Cloe DUPUIS

L’Humanité: “Meet the G8 banksters”

Libération: “King Sarkozy makes the most of it”

La Tribune: “Christine Lagarde: The striking European offensive”

Le Figaro: “Unemployment goes down by 0.4%”

Métro : “Precarious improvement”

Le Parisien : “French mayor accused of sexual assault”

France Soir : “Berlusconi, Tron, DSK, a string of sex scandals”

Libération: “Daddy what does ‘rape’ mean?”

10/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Camps hold Syria’s lost youth'

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10/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Fillon throws his hat into the ring for 2017

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 10/05/13: French papers react to François Fillon’s announcement that he plans to run in the 2017 presidential election "no matter what". Also, Libération investigates the use of chemical weapons in Syria and L’Humanité takes a closer look at Chairman Mao’s controversial granddaughter.

09/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Arms deal imminent between Russia and Syria, Wall Street Journal reports

IN THE WORLD PAPERS, Thurs. 09/05/13: International papers focus on the upcoming elections in Pakistan, rumours a controversial arms deal is underway between Russia and Syria, the other Cleveland hero and the retirement of Manchester United manager Sir. Alex Ferguson.

08/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The troubling viral trend of the 'hilarious' black neighbour

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 08/05/13: International papers focus oh the three young women found alive after vanishing about a decade ago in Cleveland and the neighbour who helped save them. Slate says it’s a shame his heroism is being overshadowed by the public’s desire to laugh at his "colorful" interview. Also, a war of words between China and the US over cyber-espionage, and the resistance begins against Google Glasses, months before their release.

08/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande puts his ministers under pressure

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 08/05/13: François Hollande has given an interview to Paris Match where he alludes to the possibility of a government reshuffle. Aujourd'hui en France says this is a message to the French people that he hears their concern, and a warning to ministers to shape up. Although Hollande claims no minister is immune, Le Figaro says several ministers are "untouchable" and unlikely to get the boot.