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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.

UK: “Drug Brit executed in China”
29/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

UK: “Drug Brit executed in China”

In today’s international press review, we focus on the execution of Akmal Shaikh in China.
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Iran: "The Regime's Bloody Deadlock"
29/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Iran: "The Regime's Bloody Deadlock"

In today’s French press review, we talk about anti-government protests in Iran. French media report that political opponents “refuse to back down”.
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Terror suspect: "The boy who grew up to be a bomber"
28/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Terror suspect: "The boy who grew up to be a bomber"

In today’s international press review, we focus on the Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab.
Iran: "La révolte gronde"
28/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Iran: "La révolte gronde"

In today’s French press review, we focus on the anti-government protests in Iran.
Santa Claus robs a bank in Nashville
24/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Santa Claus robs a bank in Nashville

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Papers around the world this morning carry photos of a bank robber in Tennessee who dressed up as Santa Claus.

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