Latest update: 25/06/2012

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'A landmark victory'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 25/06/12: Egypt’s Presidential election is getting a lot of attention in the international press today. The Guardian welcomes Mohamed Morsi’s win as a historic moment for Egypt. Meanwhile Gulf news explores the role of the Generals, who have managed to “clip the wings” of the President and keep the real power for themselves.

IN THE PAPERS

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Some articles from today’s international press review:

THE GUARDIAN: “A landmark victory”

THE INDEPENDENT: “Morsi is no revolutionary and not much of a nationalist. The army elite has already laid traps for him.”

GULF NEWS: “The generals in their labyrinth”

ASHARQ ALAWSAT: “What are the Turks afraid of?”

THE INDEPENDENT: “Saudi Arabia to allow women to compete in 2012 Olympics”

16/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

President Obama comes under fire in the Muslim world- for not doing enough back Ground Zero mosque

In the international press review- Barack Obama comes under fire from the Pakistani press for his muted support for the Ground Zero mosque, this year's school leavers could face the worst prospects in decades, and by 2050 we could all be eating artificial meat grown in industrial vats.

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16/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Celebrities launch appeal against Iranian stoning.

In today's French newspapers- celebrities launch an appeal against the stoning of an Iranian woman, President Sarkozy's security policy comes under fire on both left and right, and France's swimmers clean up at the European Championship.

13/08/2010 - International press review

“Why is the world unmoved by the plight of Pakistan?”

The Independent in the UK asks why the response to Pakistan’s plight is slower to that of Haiti’s after the devastating earthquake there. We also look at Pakistani reaction to the international aid effort. This and other stories in today’s international press review: FRIDAY, 13th AUGUST 2010

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13/08/2010 - French press review

UN criticises France for rise in racism

In today's French press review, we look at Le Monde which reports on UN criticism of France for rising racism. Also, left-leaning Libération and right-leaning Le Figaro disagree on whether drug-consumption clinics should be opened in France, this after the Prime Minister François Fillon voiced his opposition to the idea. FRIDAY, 13th AUGUST 2010

12/08/2010 - International press review

For how long will Russia’s bogs burn?

Drained peat bogs caught up in Russia’s fires could burn for ten times as long as regular forest fires, says this morning’s International Herald Tribune. China Daily leads with the risk of further rains in regions affected by mudslides. Other stories: marauding “monks” in Inner Mongolia, prehistoric Lucy’s diet and how not to spell “school”! THURSDAY, 12th AUGUST 2010