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- Aung San Suu Kyi - Burma - China - Syria


'Suu Kyi is right to take a risk'

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In today's papers - has Aung San Suu Kyi taken too much of a risk in getting involved in an election that's far from free and fair, and is there any hope of a diplomatic solution for Syria?

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

The Guardian says there are still big question marks over whether Aung San Suu Kyi's decision to participate in the Burmese election isn't just legitimising the junta - but The Independent says if she's assessed the risk and decided it's worth it, we have to support the process.

The Independent also reports almost no-one still has faith that a diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis can be found - but what should regional powers do? Al-Ahram says Turkey finds itself stuck in the middle.

There's also a complex leadership race going on in China - Foreign Policy sheds some light.

'Terrorism and justice'
23/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Terrorism and justice'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 23/04/13: Canadian papers react to the arrest of two men who were allegedly planning to attack a passenger train in Toronto. Meanwhile, international papers continue to react to the Boston Marathon bombings. The Christian Science Monitor explores what the motive could be and why it’s important to know why the attacks happened. Meanwhile, the Guardian takes a closer look at the role played by social media.
'Gay marriage: long live the newlyweds!'
23/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Gay marriage: long live the newlyweds!'

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 23/04/13: French papers react to the impending vote in Parliament to legalize gay marriage. Liberation says this is proof that progress is not dead. Right-wing politicians say they’ll repeal the law if they return to power. But Catholic paper La Croix points out that this would be tricky. Le Parisien says the first gay weddings could take place in June.
Earthquake in China: five years on, the lessons have been learned
22/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Earthquake in China: five years on, the lessons have been learned

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 22/04/13: International papers react to Saturday’s deadly earthquake in Sichuan Province. China Daily applauds the country’s swift response to the disaster. Also, Indian papers react to the horrific rape of a 5-year-old girl, while US papers are still reeling after the Boston Marathon bombings. And the Wall Street Journal looks at the marijuana business in the US states where it is legal.
Ordinary homophobia vs. friendly atmosphere
22/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Ordinary homophobia vs. friendly atmosphere

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 22/04/13: French papers react to demonstrations yesterday for and against same-sex marriage. Left-leaning Libération says the anti-gay marriage camp is becoming more and more homophobic. Right-leaning Le Figaro says that although the movement is become more political, the atmosphere is friendly. Also in the papers: labour reform and Italian politics.
Most Senators who opposed Gun Control were 'Paid by Gun Lobby'
19/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Most Senators who opposed Gun Control were 'Paid by Gun Lobby'

Our journalistic gaze remains fixed on the United States – and it is not a pretty picture. It’s easy, it seems, to make bombs but hard to draft legislation, particularly gun control laws.

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