I’m a Billionaire: Tax Me!

FRENCH PAPERS, Thurs. 18/08/11, The French press investigates mega-rich people who are following in Warren Buffet’s footprints: calling on their governments to tax them more. According to Le Parisien, French billionaires are stingier than their American counterparts.

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French Muslims react to ban of minarets in Switzerland

Muslims in France are shocked by Switzerland’s decision to ban construction of minarets, says Le Parisien. The paper says they are worried about a stigmatizing of their religion but are still confident that tolerance remains in France.

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30/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Switzerland: "Minarets ban betrays the fear of Islam"

In today’s international press review, we look at what the Swiss newspapers say about the ban on minarets.

30/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

"The Swiss say NON to minarets"

In today’s French press review, we look at Switzerland’s decision to ban the construction of minarets.

27/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Dubai: "Panic spreads in stock markets"

In today’s press review, we look at Dubai’s main investment company that announced a $59 billion debt.

26/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

India remembers the Mumbai attacks one year ago today

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Editorials in India’s newspapers are asking whether lessons have been learnt since the Mumbai attacks one year ago and how the catastrophe should be remembered, if at all.

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