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Is Greek default inevitable?

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Thursday's papers look at what's next for Syria, after six months of uprising, and what the international community can do to support the protesters. Also, have the Germans really had enough of bailing out Greece this time?

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

The Guardian looks at what Western powers can do to force out Bashar al-Assad - and concludes there isn't much.

The Daily Beast says Iran's mullahs are terrified Assad's fall could also mean the end for them.

The Independent says the Germans have had enough of bailing out Greece - and its default is imminent - and Bild suggests they might be better off with the Deutschmark.

Finally, the Daily Mail says some pretty controversial things about Sarah Palin - including rumours she took cocaine and had an affair with her husband's business partner.

'Gay marriage: long live the newlyweds!'
23/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Gay marriage: long live the newlyweds!'

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 23/04/13: French papers react to the impending vote in Parliament to legalize gay marriage. Liberation says this is proof that progress is not dead. Right-wing politicians say they’ll repeal the law if they return to power. But Catholic paper La Croix points out that this would be tricky. Le Parisien says the first gay weddings could take place in June.
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'

Our journalistic gaze remains fixed on the United States – and it is not a pretty picture. It’s easy, it seems, to make bombs but hard to draft legislation, particularly gun control laws.
'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.

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