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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 24/07/12: International papers continue to mourn the shooting in Colorado and wonder whether US gun laws need to be revised. The Washington Post calls Obama and Romney’s silence on the issue "discreditable". Meanwhile, Iraq, Syria and the Olympics are other hot topics in the international press today.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Some articles from today’s international press review:
 
At last, some good news for Sarkozy
16/07/2010 - French Press Review

At last, some good news for Sarkozy

While the controversy surrounding alleged illegal political donations by France’s wealthiest woman Liliane Bettencourt continues to gather steam, Sarkozy can breathe a sigh of relief. There is good news elsewhere as both Le Figaro and Le Monde speak positively of the transparency of the Elysée’s accounts in their editorials today. Sarkozy introduced transparency measures for the Elysée’s budget when elected in 2007 and vast improvements have been made, papers say. FRIDAY, 16th JULY 2010
Sarah Palin’s nightmare son-in-law is back
15/07/2010 - International Press Review

Sarah Palin’s nightmare son-in-law is back

Levi Johnston was the bane of Sarah Palin’s life during her vice-presidential campaign. The ex-fiancé of her teenage daughter and father to her grandson is back. US Weekly has announced the engagement of Johnston to Bristol Palin, this after he made several embarrassing revelations about the former Alaska Governor. This and other stories in today’s international press review: THURSDAY, 15th JULY 2010
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Thierry Henry: washed up in New York?
15/07/2010 - French Press Review

Thierry Henry: washed up in New York?

The French papers this morning lead with two football stars: Thierry Henry who has signed up with the New York Red Bulls and Nicolas Anelka who has given an exclusive interview to France Soir where he talks about his expulsion from “Les Bleus” in South Africa. Other stories in today’s French press review: a family feud that’s tearing l’Oreal apart and the booming trade in Napoleon’s hats! THURSDAY, 15th JULY 2010
French press divided over participation of African armies in Bastille Day parade
14/07/2010 - International Press Review

French press divided over participation of African armies in Bastille Day parade

Today is Bastille Day and we take a look French, African and British papers looking at various aspects of the celebrations, in particular the controversy surrounding the participation of African armies. Is this a mere throwback to colonial times or a gesture of gratitude for African support in the Allied effort during World War II? We also look at a report in the International Herald Tribune on the difficulties of everyday life in Gaza. WEDNESDAY, 14th JULY 2010
Controversy surrounding France’s Labour Minister deepens
14/07/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Controversy surrounding France’s Labour Minister deepens

As Bastille Day celebrations kick off in Paris, Nicolas Sarkozy and his beleaguered Labour Minister Eric Woerth have been dealt another blow. The satirical weekly paper, Le Canard Enchaîné claims that Woerth ignored usual procedures in the sale of state-owned land to a horse-racing company owned by “friends of friends”. This and other stories in today’s French press review: WEDNESDAY, 14th JULY 2010

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