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In Wednesday's pick of the world's press, we look at fears NATO may facilitate a massacre in Sirte, the dark side of the Libyan revolution, Israeli plans to arm settlers and outrage in Latin America over STD experiments 60 years ago.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Egyptian blog the Arabist worries that as anti-Gaddafi troops encircle Sirte, NATO may become compliant in a massacre there; while the Guardian looks at the racism hidden behind Libya's revolution.

Haaretz reveals Israel is arming settlers and giving them military training.

And Guatemalan paper Prensa Libre shares the shock and horror of much of the Latin American press - over STD experiments carried out by the US military 60 years ago.

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'
25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

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Air France: over-staffing and a jackpot bonus
25/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Air France: over-staffing and a jackpot bonus

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'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'
23/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'

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What does the new French government do, exactly?
23/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

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'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'
22/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'

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