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In Thursday's pick of the international papers, the full details of where the CIA flew suspects for extraordinary rendition and who was on those planes, along with a rare report inside Syria, and a raging feud between Fox News and gossip website Gawker.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

The Guardian has got its hands on detailed flight logs for the CIA's extraordinary rendition flights - which terrorist suspects they flew, where they were held and who made money from them.

The New York Times' Anthony Shadid reports from within the Syrian protest movement - on how they're mangign to resist the government crackdown.

And US gossip website Gawker continues its feud with Fox News - by revealing their most popular presenter Bill O'Reilly tried to use his influence to launch a police inquiry into his wife's lover.

Earthquake in China: five years on, the lessons have been learned
22/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Earthquake in China: five years on, the lessons have been learned

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 22/04/13: International papers react to Saturday’s deadly earthquake in Sichuan Province. China Daily applauds the country’s swift response to the disaster. Also, Indian papers react to the horrific rape of a 5-year-old girl, while US papers are still reeling after the Boston Marathon bombings. And the Wall Street Journal looks at the marijuana business in the US states where it is legal.
Ordinary homophobia vs. friendly atmosphere
22/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Ordinary homophobia vs. friendly atmosphere

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 22/04/13: French papers react to demonstrations yesterday for and against same-sex marriage. Left-leaning Libération says the anti-gay marriage camp is becoming more and more homophobic. Right-leaning Le Figaro says that although the movement is become more political, the atmosphere is friendly. Also in the papers: labour reform and Italian politics.
Most Senators who opposed Gun Control were 'Paid by Gun Lobby'
19/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Most Senators who opposed Gun Control were 'Paid by Gun Lobby'

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'Moralising' French Politics: Noble, or Nonsense?
19/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Moralising' French Politics: Noble, or Nonsense?

Le Monde wonders why opponents of same-sex marriage are so few and yet manage to come out in such force. But they are just one item of many in President Hollande's rapidly expanding to-do list. Libération looks at his attempts at "moralising" French politics, not least, prohibiting ministers and MPs from accumulating non-governmental posts that could constitute conflicts of interest. He's been at this for a while, and many remain opposed.
'In grisly image, a father sees his son'
17/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'In grisly image, a father sees his son'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 17/04/13: International papers continue to react to the deadly bombings at the Boston marathon, the first attack on US soil since 9/11. Papers explore the importance of social media and the men and women behind the iconic photos of the tragedy.

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Extraordinary Rendition Flights by CIA

by Anonyme - 01/09/2011 - 22:37

The U.S. has been in the business of kidnapping, espionage and murder since World War II, yet had the audacity to accuse the Soviet Union, China and Cuba of being invovled in such actions.

It's time for the world to hold the USA responsible for her actions and charge it for War Crimes committed in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Colombia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. no country on earth should be given immunity for massacres, tortures and kidnapping on such a grand scale.

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