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Has the US betrayed Chen Guangcheng?

The international press pitches in on Sarkozy and Hollande's debate - surprised by just how much they laid into each other. We also look at the case of Chen Guangcheng - could the US government have done anything differently?

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

The Guardian says this was the most bruising attack seen between French presidential candidates in 30 years - while The Independent says the winner will have his work cut out trying to mend the divisions the campaign has created in a polarised France.

The Atlantic asks whether the US betrayed Chen Guangcheng - saying they may have had no other options.

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