Latest update: 09/03/2012 

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'One year later, the country is still in shock'

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FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 09/03/12: Many French papers are looking at the situation in Japan one year after the devastating earthquake that triggered a deadly tsunami and a nuclear catastrophe. Meanwhile, Nicolas Sarkozy gives and exclusive interview to a local newspaper ahead of a commemoration of the end of the Algerian war. And female students at Cambridge say Dominique Strauss-Kahn is not welcome at their university.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Some articles from today’s French press review:
 
 
 
 
Sarkozy meets unions in bid to raise retirement age
15/02/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Sarkozy meets unions in bid to raise retirement age

All of the major French dailies lead with the Government’s plans to raise the age of retirement which currently stands at 60. Trade Unions and the Socialist Party are divided on how to respond to the proposed reforms.
Alexander McQueen's death on the front page of British and French papers
12/02/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Alexander McQueen's death on the front page of British and French papers

Tributes abound in the British and French papers this morning on the passing of fashion designer Alexander McQueen. We also take a look at a report in the International Herald Tribune on how doctors are coping after having been in Haiti. These and other stories in today's international press review...
Right-wing columnist for Le Figaro defends controversial debate on national identity
12/02/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Right-wing columnist for Le Figaro defends controversial debate on national identity

"The French government should change direction and resist the new minorities who with the help of the National Anti-Discrimination Authority think they have the run of the place," says right-wing columnist Ivan Rioufol in an article in this morning's Le Figaro. He is one of the few voices to defend the recent Government-instigated debate on national identity.
Brigitte Bardot slams French politician in row over his memoirs
11/02/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Brigitte Bardot slams French politician in row over his memoirs

Brigitte Bardot doesn’t mince her words! She has called Patrick Balkany “un gros plouc menteur” or “a big hillbilly liar”, the UMP Party stalwarth, suggested in his memoirs that he once had a love affair with the veteran French actress.
Press anticipates mass protests in Teheran for Revolution Day
10/02/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Press anticipates mass protests in Teheran for Revolution Day

Iran is in the papers for two reasons this morning – firstly a renewed threat of sanctions from the international community and secondly the prospect of widespread protests by the Iranian opposition tomorrow on the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

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State of Shock

by Anonyme - 09/03/2012 - 11:55

I am always in a state of shock,wondering how many morons we have in western media and Broadcasting.One consolation ,when you are thick as our western broadcasters ,you are immune to your own ignorance.Do not worry the Japanese are capable of meeting any disasters.No matter how tragic its circumstance.

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