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Olympic Games also means Business

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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 18/07/12: International diplomacy is in its 11th hour concerning Syria, says Carnegie Moscow Center Director Dmitri Trenin in China Daily. Meanwhile, the Independent explores how the Olympics are a golden business opportunity for British firms. And The Christian Science Monitor wonders if the Boy Scouts of America are out of touch with reality following their decision to uphold their ban on homosexuals.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Sarkozy pats himself on the back
02/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Sarkozy pats himself on the back

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: During a speech in the Var region, Nicolas Sarkozy defended his record during the financial crisis. Right- and left-leaning papers concluded he was somewhat excessive in his self-praise.
Lisbon Treaty comes into force today
01/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Lisbon Treaty comes into force today

Today sees the Lisbon Treaty coming into force and interviews with EU big wigs abound in papers across the continent to mark the occasion.
French Muslims react to ban of minarets in Switzerland
01/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

French Muslims react to ban of minarets in Switzerland

Muslims in France are shocked by Switzerland’s decision to ban construction of minarets, says Le Parisien. The paper says they are worried about a stigmatizing of their religion but are still confident that tolerance remains in France.
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Switzerland: "Minarets ban betrays the fear of Islam"
30/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Switzerland: "Minarets ban betrays the fear of Islam"

In today’s international press review, we look at what the Swiss newspapers say about the ban on minarets.
"The Swiss say NON to minarets"
30/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

"The Swiss say NON to minarets"

In today’s French press review, we look at Switzerland’s decision to ban the construction of minarets.

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