Riots sealed with a kiss!

In today’s international press review, we talk about a photograph that has gone viral on the web. A couple appears to be kissing amongst a crowd of angry hockey fans rioting after the Stanley Cup. On a more serious note, a court document reveals that Dominique Strauss-Kahn claimed he had diplomatic immunity when he was arrested by authorities at JFK airport. The former IMF boss is accused of trying to rape a New York hotel maid. He is currently under house arrest and is awaiting trial.

IN THE PAPERS

By Aurore Cloe DUPUIS

New York Post: “Imperious disbelief”

New York Times: “Al Qaeda’s new leader doesn’t have Bin Laden’s charisma”

Dawn (Pakistan): “Zawahri can inspire Al Qaeda to take on the West”

The Independent: “Death Wish”

The Guardian: “Stickers for female footballers have sold out”

The Guardian: “Romance versus Rioting”

Elena Casas Montanez

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25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

Violence against African migrants this week in Tel Aviv has sparked angry debate in Israel. Haaretz is accusing members of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party of "incitement". That - and the latest on the Facebook IPO fiasco - is the focus for this look at the world's papers this Friday 25th May, 2012.

25/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Air France: over-staffing and a jackpot bonus

The French press looks at the latest bad news for the economy. Air France is restructuring and layoffs are certain. Libération asks: what can the new left-wing government do? This as Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui-en-France reports on union anger that a former Air France CEO could, despite the economic crisis, get a "jackpot" bonus. That's the focus for this Friday, 25th May 2012.

23/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'

Today we focus on the Egyptian elections - will the military be the real winners? We're also looking at Quebec's student protests, and the race to save this year's Parmesan.

23/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

What does the new French government do, exactly?

The French press looks at the Egyptian elections, today's EU summit, and some of the rather poorly defined roles of the new French government.

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22/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'

Has Obama's policy in Afghanistan been a disaster, why is Syria's conflict tipping over into Lebanon, and who's going to win the Egyptian election? It's all in the international press review.

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