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“D-Day for Dominique Strauss-Kahn”

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FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 06/06/11, Dominique Strauss-Kahn is once again all over the French Press. According to Libération, the whole case is a distraction from the upcoming presidential election. Le Figaro compares the way the French and Americans treat the private lives of public figures. Meanwhile, vuvuzela, tweet and cougar (not the animal) are the latest words to make it into the French dictionary.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

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LIBERATION: “Diversion”

Arms deal imminent between Russia and Syria, Wall Street Journal reports
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.
The troubling viral trend of the 'hilarious' black neighbour
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.
Hollande puts his ministers under pressure
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.
How to make a gun with a 3D printer
07/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

How to make a gun with a 3D printer

In today’s press review, we take a look the Israeli press following Israel's suspected air strikes on Syria. Also in the papers: make your own gun thanks to a 3D printer, and find out which countries are best to give birth in!
Syria: 'Civil war turns regional crisis'
06/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Syria: 'Civil war turns regional crisis'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 06/05/13: International papers react to reports of Israeli air strikes on Syria. Haaretz says Israel is trying to send a "pacifying message" to Bashar al-Assad: the country’s sole interest in the air strikes is preventing the transfer of weapons to Hezbollah, not regime change. Also, Germany’s biggest neo-Nazi trial gets underway while the Independent says anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe.

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