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'Le Bling-bling, c'est fini'

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The French press pass their first verdict on their new president - and predict the line-up of his government.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Libération celebrates the change of style from the hyper-president to President Normal - whose convertible is a hybrid and who's willing to get soaked in driving rain to shake ordinary well-wishers' hands.

Les Echos salutes a pragmatic choice of prime minister - while Le Parisien and Le Canard Enchaîné both think they know the cabinet line-up - but they have both have entirely different information.

French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46

Tragedy in the Africa Cup of Nations is the big news, but in France, the music-world in mourning the death of rock-singer Mano solo.
Africa Nations Cup marred by tragedy
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Africa Nations Cup marred by tragedy

Tragedy before even a ball was kicked in the Africa Cup of Nations dominates the international headlines, from Burkina Faso to Australia.
It's cold outside: Britain is covered in ice
08/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

It's cold outside: Britain is covered in ice

Britain's roads are frozen over and there is no more salt to keep them clear. But the recent cold weather doesn't mean global warming is history.
The only known survivor of both atomic bombings has died
07/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

The only known survivor of both atomic bombings has died

In today's international press review: the only know survivor of both atomic bombings on Japan has died at age 93. Also in the news: a picture of US President Barack Obama is being used to sell coats.
A quarter of German bank cards are out of commission
07/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

A quarter of German bank cards are out of commission

30 million bank cards have been blocked in Germany since January 1st, because of a technical problem linked to the new year. French maker Gemalto, that produces the chips in the cards, says that German banks are to blame and not the cards.

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