'Does the left scare the financial markets?'

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 21/04/12: Nicolas Sarkozy says he’s ready for round two. In an exclusive interview with right-leaning newspaper Le Figaro, the French president says that if his rival François Hollande wins, it will be catastrophic for the French economy. But left-leaning newspaper Libération says the financial markets aren’t scared by the left and have in fact anticipated a Socialist win in both the presidential and parliamentary elections.

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By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Some articles from today’s French press review:

LE FIGARO: Interview with Nicolas Sarkozy

LIBERATION: “Does the left scare the markets?”

LE PARISIEN: “Our last poll before the first round”

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Haiti survivor: "Saved by whisky, beer or soft drinks?"

In today’s international press revue, we focus on the story of Wismond Exantus. The 24 year old is one of the last survivors pulled out from the rubble, following the devastating earthquake.

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"What the French expect from their 'Président'?"

In today’s French press review, we focus on President Sarkozy’s appearance on prime time television tonight.

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Noam Chomsky calls for Haiti’s sovereignty to be respected

In a letter in today’s The Guardian, Noam Chomksy and several others call on the international community to respect Haiti’s sovereignty and express outrage at the US for “prioritising the accumulation of foreign soldiers [in Haiti] over the distribution of emergency supplies.”

22/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Are there similarities between Angela Merkel and Martine Aubry?

Le Parisien compares the French Socialist Party leader with the German chancellor but are the similarities just superficial? This and other stories in today’s French press review.

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21/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Stop treating Haitians like savages”

The Independent’s Andrew Kershaw has visited Haiti more than 20 times and is disgusted at the media attention on “security issues” in the country. Stop patronizing these people, he says. This story and more in today’s international press review.