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Could this be Putin's last election?

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In today's international papers - David Cameron set out what he wants from the EU treaty talks, we ask whether Putin could really lose next year's presidential election, and Barack Obama starts speaking the language of Occupy Wall Street.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

David Cameron sets out want he wants from new EU treaty negotiations in the Times - hoping to keep his restless Eurosceptic backbenchers quiet.

The Moscow Times says this could be Putin's last election, as public opinion turns against him.

The New York Times say Obama has gone for a new populist rhetoric - adopting the language of Occupy Wall Street.

The Daily Beast looks at the Republican race - explaing why things look so good for Newt Gingrich.

The Independent unearths a fresh scandal in British politics - lobbying firms offering access to top ministers.

And Fox News has accused the Muppets of inculcating children with communism - the Guardian looks at why.

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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

The French press looks at the latest bad news for the economy. Air France is restructuring and layoffs are certain. Libération asks: what can the new left-wing government do? This as Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui-en-France reports on union anger that a former Air France CEO could, despite the economic crisis, get a "jackpot" bonus. That's the focus for this Friday, 25th May 2012.
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23/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

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

'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'

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