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In Tuesday's international press round-up: Venezuela reacts to Hugo Chavez's return to the country, the British press reels at revelations the News of the World hacked a murdered teenager's mobile phone, Fox News falls victim to hackers on Twitter, and Iceland could restrict cigarette sales - to prescription only.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Venezuelan newspapers Tal Cual and El Universal disagree on whether Hugo Chavez should put the country before his cancer - or if it's time for him to step down.

In Britain, the Guardian reveals Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid the News of the World hacked a murdered teenager's mobile phone - destroying vital evidence and giving her parents false hope.

The Daily Beast looks at how hackers managed to break into Fox News' Twitter account - and tell followers President Obama was dead.

And the Guardian says Iceland is planning what could well be the world's harshest anti-smoking policy.

'Savage online videos fuel Syria’s descent into madness'
15/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Savage online videos fuel Syria’s descent into madness'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 15/05/13: International papers react to reports of atrocities from both sides of the Syrian civil war. One particularly gruesome video of a rebel allegedly eating the organ of a dead Syrian soldier has gone viral. Time Magazine says these savage online videos are actually fueling the Syrian conflict.
Rioting in the centre of Paris: how is that possible?
15/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Rioting in the centre of Paris: how is that possible?

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 15/05/13: The Cannes film festival kicks off for its 66th edition. Also, papers are still reacting to the violence on Monday night that marred celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 victory. How did the situation get out of hand and who is responsible? Finally, France's Economy Ministry could be targeted by a rumoured cabinet reshuffle.
Angelina Jolie: 'my medical choice'
14/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Angelina Jolie: 'my medical choice'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 14/05/13: Actress Angelina Jolie pens a piece in the New York Times explaining why she decided to have a preventive double mastectomy. Also, garment workers in Bangladesh are to get a pay rise and a safer work environment, the US Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from AP journalists, and a Canadian superstar astronaut returns to Earth.
Paris, c’est tragique!
14/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Paris, c’est tragique!

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 14/05/13: French papers react to what was supposed to be a celebration of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 victory yesterday that turned quite violent. Critics say the police was underprepared. Also, according to a recent study, French people’s approval of the European Union is plummeting. Finally, the government wants to tax smartphones and tablets to fund culture.
Pakistan elections: Democracy 1, Taliban 0
13/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Pakistan elections: Democracy 1, Taliban 0

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 13/05/13: International papers react to elections in Pakistan over the weekend. Pakistani papers applaud the voter turnout despite threats from the Taliban. Also, China remembers victims on fifth anniversary of a deadly quake, Benjamin Netanyahu sparks outrage over "bed-gate" and a town in Spain boasts zero unemployment.

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