'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’

10/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

EU introduces strict code on…how to make Napoletana pizza

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: In a bid to protect Europe’s culinary delights, the European Commission is ‘codifying’ certain dishes. Unless they are prepared ‘just so’, they won’t be given the coveted ‘Traditional Specialty Guaranteed’ label (TSG).

09/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Could developing countries walk out of climate talks?

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: “It is one of the grim paradoxes of climate change that the nations most affected by it are those with the least political clout.” Could the solution be a walkout, asks the International Herald Tribune.

09/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Controversy over Sarkozy’s stand on national identity

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: France’s Immigration Minister recently called for a debate on French national identity. Yesterday, Nicolas Sarkozy made his views on the matter known in Le Monde. His article has divided France’s newspapers along predictable lines.

08/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

China recalls past glory during warm periods of history

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Some climate experts in Beijing claim Chinese civilization has flourished throughout history when temperatures have been at their warmest.

08/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“14% of French women have had plastic surgery”

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: A new poll shows that one in seven French women have had plastic surgery with notable increases in breast enhancements and anti-wrinkle procedures since 2002.