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'A year later, the Syrian opposition is still fractured'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 24/02/12, As the international community gathers in Tunis for the inaugural meeting of the "Friends of Syria" group, a lot of international papers explore what the possible options are. According to the Independent there are four: military intervention, arming the rebels, a humanitarian corridor or more sanctions. Meanwhile, the IHT describes how a year after the uprising began, the Syrian opposition is divided and fragmented.

By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Some articles from today’s international press review:
 
“Why is the world unmoved by the plight of Pakistan?”
13/08/2010 - International press review

“Why is the world unmoved by the plight of Pakistan?”

The Independent in the UK asks why the response to Pakistan’s plight is slower to that of Haiti’s after the devastating earthquake there. We also look at Pakistani reaction to the international aid effort. This and other stories in today’s international press review: FRIDAY, 13th AUGUST 2010
UN criticises France for rise in racism
13/08/2010 - French press review

UN criticises France for rise in racism

In today's French press review, we look at Le Monde which reports on UN criticism of France for rising racism. Also, left-leaning Libération and right-leaning Le Figaro disagree on whether drug-consumption clinics should be opened in France, this after the Prime Minister François Fillon voiced his opposition to the idea. FRIDAY, 13th AUGUST 2010
For how long will Russia’s bogs burn?
12/08/2010 - International press review

For how long will Russia’s bogs burn?

Drained peat bogs caught up in Russia’s fires could burn for ten times as long as regular forest fires, says this morning’s International Herald Tribune. China Daily leads with the risk of further rains in regions affected by mudslides. Other stories: marauding “monks” in Inner Mongolia, prehistoric Lucy’s diet and how not to spell “school”! THURSDAY, 12th AUGUST 2010
Another footballing flop
12/08/2010 - French press review

Another footballing flop

Despite France’s latest footballing failure in a friendly against Norway, the papers remain upbeat. We look at the headlines and some analysis. Also on the front pages, natural catastrophes from Russia to India…These and other stories in today’s French press review: THURSDAY, 12th AUGUST 2010
Air steward flees plane on inflatable slide
11/08/2010 - International press review

Air steward flees plane on inflatable slide

The British and American press are feting an air steward who lost his cool on an internal US flight. The exasperated employee grabbed two beers, pulled the emergency lever and slid off the plane on an inflatable slide after landing in New York! This and other stories in today’s international press review: WEDNESDAY, 11th AUGUST 2010

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