Latest update: 27/03/2012 

- Barack Obama - China - David Cameron - North Korea - Tibet


'North Korea - it's not rocket science'

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In today's pick of the international press, we look at the nuclear summit in Korea, why Tibetans are burning themselves to death as a protest, and corruption allegations in Britain.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Foreign Policy magazine says the Obama administration is letting North Korea get away with whatever it likes.

The Guardian is looking at the rising use of the death penalty in the Arab world and China - while the New York Times asks why Tibetans choose self-immolation as a form of protest.

Meanwhile in the UK, there's a growing scandal over donations to the Conservative Party - The Independent says their old image as the party of the rich is back.

Hollande: a day of judgment, exactly one year after his election
06/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande: a day of judgment, exactly one year after his election

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 06/05/13: François Hollande is all over the French press today: a day of judgment, exactly one year after his election. He had promised things would change when he was elected, but he’s facing fierce criticism from across the political spectrum... including from his former supporters.
The lady Pirates of Penzance: Women's Institute group makes gaffe
03/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The lady Pirates of Penzance: Women's Institute group makes gaffe

What role for the US in Syria? Columnists weigh up Obama’s options for intervention, with many commentators advising him to proceed with caution. Afghanistan’s state coffers might be dry, but illegal enterprise is booming: the international papers reflect upon the financial challenges faced by the country. And there are tales of adventure from the high seas for a Women’s Institute group, who got carried away with their fancy dress.
Not a very happy anniversary for Hollande
03/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Not a very happy anniversary for Hollande

French papers mark François Hollande’s first year in office with a less-than-glowing report card, highlighting the president’s plummeting popularity. Elsewhere, the fate of Syrians living in Aleppo is on the front page, two years after the city was engulfed by sectarian violence. And an arms cache uncovered... in a bin in Paris! One homeless man discovered a curious collection of weapons.
Obama must move on Guantanamo
02/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Obama must move on Guantanamo

International editorials all have advice for Obama and his hopes to close Guantanamo, this as many of its inmates go on hunger strike. In the wake of the collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh, the pope condemns "slave labour" working conditions and called for more job stability. And as the UK goes to the polls in local elections, the Eurosceptic UKIP party makes a tasteless joke, with a little help from Photoshop.
Claude Guéant in the firing line for 'amateur' art deals
02/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Claude Guéant in the firing line for 'amateur' art deals

Former Interior Minister Claude Guéant is back in the headlines: he’s accused of laundering money for Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidential campaign. Le Figaro has an interview from the man who escaped the Taliban - the former French hostage tells his story. And Uruguayan scientists develop a genetically modified breed of sheep that glows in the dark.

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North Korea

by Anonyme - 28/03/2012 - 10:35

Nope it is a nucluer warhead,Keeping you white morons from interfeering with its domestic affairs.Like Russia,China,India ect.ect.Simple Get your own house in order,before advocating what other countries should do.Since when does the white man have the authority to dictate what other countries should do.Probably nobody has told you lot time you lot got educated,assumption of intelligence is no criteria for being intelligent.Actually my conclusions, you lot are quite thick and ignorant.Until proven otherwise.

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