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'Sex, phone calls and videotape'

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FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 09/12/11. The French papers are buzzing about recently released surveillance footage from the Sofitel hotel. The video shows Dominique Strauss-Kahn checking out of the New York hotel where he was accused of committing attempted rape and show his accuser appearing to act out the alleged attack. Meanwhile, another scandal is beginning to emerge, this time concerning allegations of corruption at the Pas-de-Calais branch of the Socialist Party.

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By Florence VILLEMINOT

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43% of Norwegians view Obama’s snub of King as ‘rude’
10/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

43% of Norwegians view Obama’s snub of King as ‘rude’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Barack Obama travels to Oslo today to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. According to the Guardian, a poll conducted in Norway shows 44% of citizens take a dim view of the US President’s decision to skip lunch with King Harold.
EU introduces strict code on…how to make Napoletana pizza
10/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

EU introduces strict code on…how to make Napoletana pizza

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: In a bid to protect Europe’s culinary delights, the European Commission is ‘codifying’ certain dishes. Unless they are prepared ‘just so’, they won’t be given the coveted ‘Traditional Specialty Guaranteed’ label (TSG).
Could developing countries walk out of climate talks?
09/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Could developing countries walk out of climate talks?

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: “It is one of the grim paradoxes of climate change that the nations most affected by it are those with the least political clout.” Could the solution be a walkout, asks the International Herald Tribune.
Controversy over Sarkozy’s stand on national identity
09/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Controversy over Sarkozy’s stand on national identity

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: France’s Immigration Minister recently called for a debate on French national identity. Yesterday, Nicolas Sarkozy made his views on the matter known in Le Monde. His article has divided France’s newspapers along predictable lines.
China recalls past glory during warm periods of history
08/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

China recalls past glory during warm periods of history

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Some climate experts in Beijing claim Chinese civilization has flourished throughout history when temperatures have been at their warmest.

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