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IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL - Thurs. 28/06/2012 The Wall Street Journal points out there is heavy scepticism in financial market, as Angela Merkel criticised the EU reform blueprint. The Spiegel notices Merkel is ready for the fight. Also, newpapers focus on historical handshake between Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, and former IRA commander, Martin McGuinness.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
L.A. Times asks: “The Oscars telecast: Worse than ever?”
09/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

L.A. Times asks: “The Oscars telecast: Worse than ever?”

Patrick Goldstein writing for the L.A. Times was not too impressed with this year’s Oscars ceremony as we see in today’s international press review. Also covered – the massacre in Nigeria, the ongoing Mohammed cartoon controversy and space-age squirrels! TUESDAY, 9th MARCH, 2010
Pigs attack fast-food restaurant in protest against halal menu!
09/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Pigs attack fast-food restaurant in protest against halal menu!

In a suburb of Lyon yesterday, 40 right-wing demonstrators broke into a “Quick” fast-food restaurant wearing pig masks to protest against the chain serving halal burgers. TUESDAY, 9th MARCH, 2010
"US: Happy end for Iraq?"
08/03/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

"US: Happy end for Iraq?"

In today’s international press review, we focus on the parliamentary elections in Iraq.
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Ban Ki Moon at the Oscars
05/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Ban Ki Moon at the Oscars

This morning, we have a look at two books: Blair's memoirs due out next September and a new edition of the notoriously difficult James Joyce work, Finnegan's Wake. Also, same-sex marriage in Washington D.C. and Ban Ki Moon's scheduled appearance at the Oscars! FRIDAY, 5th MARCH, 2010
“Thanks for the show, cultural imperialists!”
04/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

“Thanks for the show, cultural imperialists!”

In an astonishing interview breaking with all protocol in advance of a state trip, Jacob Zuma lashed out at Britain in advance of leaving for London, says today’s The Independent. THURSDAY, 3rd MARCH, 2010

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