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"I'm French, f*** you!"

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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Wed., 12/1/2011: At the end of today's press review, meet France's most obnoxious man (the headline is a direct quote!). We start with the British papers which are getting hot and bothered over whether France may have leapfrogged Britain to become America's closest ally. Also, unrest in Tunisia and Confucius facing up to Mao in Tienanmen Square.

IN THE PAPERS
By James CREEDON

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There’s a part of the British press that is willfully dyslexic, says John Lichfield in The Independent. Obama said that the US has no stronger ally than France which does not mean France is America’s strongest ally, he insists.

The Guardian also covers the media furore in the UK.

We also take a look at coverage in Algeria’s El Watan of the continuing unrest in neighbouring Tunisia.

We finish with an article in the South China Morning Post about Confucius’s revival in China and a story in Gawker on “the most obnoxious Frenchman on Earth!”

Let the gay weddings begin!
24/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Let the gay weddings begin!

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 25/04/13: French papers react to the legalisation of gay marriage here in France after a final vote in Parliament yesterday. The left applauds a "historic" day, while the right wonders what there is to celebrate about such a divisive law. Also, are European leaders starting to change their minds about the effectiveness of austerity policies?
'Terrorism and justice'
23/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Terrorism and justice'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 23/04/13: Canadian papers react to the arrest of two men who were allegedly planning to attack a passenger train in Toronto. Meanwhile, international papers continue to react to the Boston Marathon bombings. The Christian Science Monitor explores what the motive could be and why it’s important to know why the attacks happened. Meanwhile, the Guardian takes a closer look at the role played by social media.
'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.

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Frenchman Lighting up on a Plane.

by Anonyme - 12/01/2011 - 18:44

I thought that was very funny ,when asked to put out a Cigarette on a Plane by an Attendant.The Elderly Gentleman replied je suis Francais now go and F**k off with yourself.

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