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Post-riot Blame Game

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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 15/08/11, British politicians are tossing around the hot potato of blame in the wake of the London-riots. The International Herald Tribune explores how much gangs were behind the widespread violence. Meanwhile, the China Daily blames excessive consumerism for the snowball effect.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

 

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06/06/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

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06/06/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

The upcoming pensions reform will be explosive

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05/06/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

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