Algeria's 50th Anniversary...but why is France not invited?

Algeria celebrates its 50th anniversary of independance, inviting everyone but France to the party. But some papers, like Le Soir in Algeria have little good to say of the past 50 years. Luckily we have the financial news to cheer us up, like how ousted Barclays CEO Bob Diamond is getting on after his speech to the Parliamentary inquiry.

IN THE PAPERS

By Kyle G. Brown

The mood is either jubilant in Algeria or muted, depending on which paper you read. But if you're reading Le Soir, you'll discover that the country has gone in the opposite direction of the ideals it espoused 50 years ago. It abandoned the socialist revolution in favour of market anarchy, it's harder to find child care and health care. Not a word in Le Soir's editorial to be said of the benefits of independance.

Of the 14 'bad people' at Barclays, Bob Diamond says he was not one of them. The Independent paints a disturbing picture of the man, as he manages to unburden himself of any sense of responsibility.

The Guardian says that if you've had enough of this kind of banking behaviour, it's time to move on. A not so new phenomenon called 'Move your Money' is simply the reminder that you need not remain tied to your bank, especially if you discover that its behaviour is unsavoury.

11/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Adieu Iron Lady' and 'Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead'

Papers continue to analyse Margaret Thatcher's legacy in spades. We look too at reactions in China and Japan to the continued tension on the Korean peninsula. And, at coverage of President Hollande's raft of measures aimed at 'moralising' French political life. One paper says his move to abolish tax havens is an 'oldie'. Another paper says he's seeking to be an 'apostle of virtue' by getting his ministers to engage in a 'financial striptease'.

11/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'How old is old?'

Hollande's announcement he'll make life hell for tax havens is on most front pages, including Libération which has doubts about new measures. The Huffington Post says that while Hollande is portraying himself as a pioneer in 'moralising' French political life, not all of his initiatives are new. And there is a 'Salon for Seniors' - a trade fair for the elderly - which grabs Le Parisien's attention. Join us for this press review.

10/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: British papers focus on how divided the UK is over Margaret Thatcher’s death, with on the one hand people mourning and on the other people popping champagne and having street parties. Also, the Daily Nation says it will be keeping a close eye on newly inaugurated Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to ensure he keeps his word on national unity. And Mother Jones has another damaging recording for Republicans.

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10/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Morality and politics: politicians left and right drag their feet on transparency

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: French papers get excited about tonight’s football match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain. Also, papers react to measures François Hollande wants to impose to bring morality back to politics. The government is set to table a bill that would oblige politicians to come clean about their assets, drawing criticism from both left and right.

09/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 09 /04/13: Controversial in life, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press in her death. Right-leaning papers like the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph pay tribute to her legacy, while left-leaning papers say her social legacy is a very dark one.