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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.

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