Greek exit - the chronicle of a death foretold

In today's pick of the press - should Greece's exit strategy have been planned for years ago, and will Hollande manage to convince Merkel of anything?

IN THE PAPERS

By Elena CASAS

The Independent says Greece pulling out of the euro was always going to happen - and should have been planned for years ago - while the Guardian looks at various different exit scenarios, all of them fairly apocalyptic.

There's more optimism about Hollande and Merkel - the New York Times says the new president is probably easier to get on with than Sarkozy, while Der Tagesspiegel says Merkel needs to realise that growth would help her out electorally too.

10/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Fillon throws his hat into the ring for 2017

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 10/05/13: French papers react to François Fillon’s announcement that he plans to run in the 2017 presidential election "no matter what". Also, Libération investigates the use of chemical weapons in Syria and L’Humanité takes a closer look at Chairman Mao’s controversial granddaughter.

09/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Arms deal imminent between Russia and Syria, Wall Street Journal reports

IN THE WORLD PAPERS, Thurs. 09/05/13: International papers focus on the upcoming elections in Pakistan, rumours a controversial arms deal is underway between Russia and Syria, the other Cleveland hero and the retirement of Manchester United manager Sir. Alex Ferguson.

08/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The troubling viral trend of the 'hilarious' black neighbour

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 08/05/13: International papers focus oh the three young women found alive after vanishing about a decade ago in Cleveland and the neighbour who helped save them. Slate says it’s a shame his heroism is being overshadowed by the public’s desire to laugh at his "colorful" interview. Also, a war of words between China and the US over cyber-espionage, and the resistance begins against Google Glasses, months before their release.

08/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande puts his ministers under pressure

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 08/05/13: François Hollande has given an interview to Paris Match where he alludes to the possibility of a government reshuffle. Aujourd'hui en France says this is a message to the French people that he hears their concern, and a warning to ministers to shape up. Although Hollande claims no minister is immune, Le Figaro says several ministers are "untouchable" and unlikely to get the boot.

07/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

How to make a gun with a 3D printer

In today’s press review, we take a look the Israeli press following Israel's suspected air strikes on Syria. Also in the papers: make your own gun thanks to a 3D printer, and find out which countries are best to give birth in!