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'Obama sees Iraq through rose-tinted glasses'

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There's plenty of criticism in the American press of Barack Obama's meeting with Nuri al-Maliki yesterday; saying he's putting too positive a spin on a still pretty bleak situation. We also look at rumours Russia's new presidential candidate could be a Kremlin stooge.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

The Washington Post says Obama's claim the war in Iraq is over just isn't realistic while attacks continue on the ground - while the New York Times says Nuri al-Maliki might be a very questionable ally.

The Independent says new Russian presidential candidate Mikhail Prokhorov is suspected of being set up by the Kremlin - to allow a outlet for protest that Putin can manipulate.

The Guardian looks at the challenges facing climate change negotiators after Durban - while we also look at what the China Daily and the Times of India had to say about the agreement.

The Huffington Post accuses the Canadian government of being corrupted by the lure of tar sands wealth - while the Guardian has better news for nature lovers, as Edinburgh zoo's pandas go on public view.

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'
25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

Violence against African migrants this week in Tel Aviv has sparked angry debate in Israel. Haaretz is accusing members of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party of "incitement". That - and the latest on the Facebook IPO fiasco - is the focus for this look at the world's papers this Friday 25th May, 2012.
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.
'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'
23/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'

Today we focus on the Egyptian elections - will the military be the real winners? We're also looking at Quebec's student protests, and the race to save this year's Parmesan.
What does the new French government do, exactly?
23/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

What does the new French government do, exactly?

The French press looks at the Egyptian elections, today's EU summit, and some of the rather poorly defined roles of the new French government.
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'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'
22/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'

Has Obama's policy in Afghanistan been a disaster, why is Syria's conflict tipping over into Lebanon, and who's going to win the Egyptian election? It's all in the international press review.
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