'War in Syria makes daily life a struggle'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Friday 10th August 2012: The International Herald Tribune analyses how daily life has changed for residents in the beseiged city of Aleppo; The Guardian compares the resources of the army and the rebels; we look at Chinese coverage of the Gu Kailai murder trial; and sprinter Usain Bolt dominates the track, and the newspapers - both across the world and in his home country.

IN THE PAPERS

By Katerina VITTOZZI

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Some articles from today’s international press review:

International Herald Tribune: ‘War in Syria makes daily life a struggle’

The Guardian: ‘Who has what in Syria’

The Jamaican Gleaner: ‘Kingston goes wild for Bolt’

11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Africa Nations Cup marred by tragedy

Tragedy before even a ball was kicked in the Africa Cup of Nations dominates the international headlines, from Burkina Faso to Australia.

08/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

It's cold outside: Britain is covered in ice

Britain's roads are frozen over and there is no more salt to keep them clear. But the recent cold weather doesn't mean global warming is history.

07/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

The only known survivor of both atomic bombings has died

In today's international press review: the only know survivor of both atomic bombings on Japan has died at age 93. Also in the news: a picture of US President Barack Obama is being used to sell coats.

07/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

A quarter of German bank cards are out of commission

30 million bank cards have been blocked in Germany since January 1st, because of a technical problem linked to the new year. French maker Gemalto, that produces the chips in the cards, says that German banks are to blame and not the cards.

06/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

The Millennium bug hits ... 10 years late

In today's press review: a software error meant more than 20 million German credit and debit card holders were left unable to use their cards - a major nuisance in the middle of the winter sale period.