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Big bang, or hot air?

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In today's round-up of the international press, we look at the chances Israel will bomb Iran - and if the US can stop them. Also, why is Mitt Romney doing so badly in Michigan, and corruption at the Vatican.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

The Guardian says the US has already lost the ability to persuade Israel of anything - meaning all its efforts to dissuade Netanyahu from an attack are just hot air.

The Daily Beast is looking at why Mitt Romney is doing so badly in his home state of Michigan - and The Washington Post says the Republican race is turning into an argument more about theology than politics.

Corriere della Sera talks about the mole inside the Vatican - and if money laundering is really going on inside the Holy See - while The Guardian reports on Mario Monti's tax evasion crackdown.

'End it like Beckham'
17/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'End it like Beckham'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Friday 17 May: We examine reaction in German newspapers to François Hollande's press conference; the International Herald Tribune looks at the impact of cross-border violence in the Syrian conflict; and finally it's the end of an era as footballer David Beckham retires, The Guardian breaks down the finances of 'Dosh and Becks'.
'Where's Wally...we mean François?'
17/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Where's Wally...we mean François?'

FRENCH PAPERS, Friday 17 May: It’s all about one man in Friday’s French press review: François Hollande! Libération praises the French president’s press conference on Thursday, calling him a ‘soldier’ as he heads into his second year; however, Le Figaro claims Hollande’s speech has changed nothing; meanwhile, Slate has fun with photoshop and asks ‘Where’s François?’
Smuggling KFC into Gaza
16/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Smuggling KFC into Gaza

IN THE WORLD PAPERS - Thurs. 16/05/13: International papers focus on Barack Obama, who is facing a series of controversies that Republicans could cash in on. Also, Palestinians smuggle fast food into Gaza, scientists make a major breakthrough in human cloning and a giant rubber duck mysteriously deflates in Hong Kong.
Hollande has his back against the wall
16/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande has his back against the wall

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - Thurs. 16/05/13: All eyes are on François Hollande as he prepares to give his second formal press conference since being elected president a little over a year ago. Also, French politicians lash out on Twitter.
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'Savage online videos fuel Syria’s descent into madness'
15/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Savage online videos fuel Syria’s descent into madness'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 15/05/13: International papers react to reports of atrocities from both sides of the Syrian civil war. One particularly gruesome video of a rebel allegedly eating the organ of a dead Syrian soldier has gone viral. Time Magazine says these savage online videos are actually fueling the Syrian conflict.

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