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Nicolas Sarkozy is set to pit himself against France's powerful unions with rival demonstrations on May Day - a move calculated to stir the ire of the left.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Liberation is furious at Sarkozy's plan to host a counter-rally aimed directly at the annual unions' march - and point out that many on the right see this as an unnecessary provocation.

Le Figaro puts someone who's meant to be far away from this presidential race on the front page - Dominique Strauss Kahn - as frallegations of a stitch-up mean he makes the news again, much to the socialists' discomfort.

Back to Fukushima
28/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Back to Fukushima

IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL - 28/03/13: Maids in Brazil are granted equal labour rights while foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are denied the right to become permanent residents. Meanwhile, Slate compares the language used by the "anti-gay marriage camp" and those against interracial marriage in the 1960s, and the parallels are striking. And Google returns to Fukushima to take photos for Street View.
Hollande in the spotlight
28/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande in the spotlight

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - French President François Hollande is getting a lot of attention today. He's due to give a televised interview to the nation this evening. According to a recent poll, French people hope he will first and foremost talk about the economy and unemployment. Also, the Taiwanese press reacts to the anti-gay marriage demonstration in Paris on Sunday.
Welsh singer storms China's Got Talent with songs in praise of Communism
27/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Welsh singer storms China's Got Talent with songs in praise of Communism

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 27/03/13: International papers focus on the US Supreme Court as it considers a potentially historic law change on gay marriage. David Cole writes a piece in the International Herald Tribune saying the US isn’t ready for sweeping reform. Meanwhile, papers also react to rising tensions on the Korean peninsula, the BRICS summit in South Africa and a Welsh singer who’s taken China’s Got Talent by storm.
Carla Bruni promotes new album, defends her husband
27/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Carla Bruni promotes new album, defends her husband

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 27/03/13: French papers react to rising unemployment. Le Figaro says the government needs to overhaul the labour system, while Liberation comes to the government’s defence. Also, Carla Bruni promotes her upcoming album and defends her husband, former president Nicolas Sarkozy.
'Justice’s Lesbian Cousin to Attend Prop. 8 Hearing'
26/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Justice’s Lesbian Cousin to Attend Prop. 8 Hearing'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 26/03/13: US media focus on the Supreme Court which is holding two days of hearings on gay marriage. Chief Justice John Roberts’ lesbian cousin will attend. Journalists wonder if this indicates how he will vote. Also, China’s first lady steals the spotlight from her husband on his first trip abroad, French minister Fleur Pellerin is a super star in South Korea, and a 17-year-old makes millions selling an app.

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