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Political asylum is no free ride

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IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL, Fri: 17/08/12: Julian Assange is getting a lot of attention in the international press today after he was granted asylum by Ecuador. The Independent explores just what "political asylum" means for the WikiLeaks founder. The Guardian says Assange doesn't deserve the status, but urges the British government to "stay patient and do the right thing".

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
“Thanks and goodbye!”
23/06/2010 - French Press Review

“Thanks and goodbye!”

There is a distinct note of sarcasm on the front pages of the French papers this morning with headlines such as “Thanks and goodbye!” and “Bravo, again!” We take a look at editorial reaction to France’s humiliating World Cup defeat. WEDNESDAY, 23rd JUNE 2010
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US indirectly paying Afghan warlords
22/06/2010 - International Press Review

US indirectly paying Afghan warlords

As usual, we take a look at newspaper coverage of the World Cup on the day that France meets South Africa in what will likely be the last match in the competition for both countries. Elsewhere we look at the Washington Post which covers an emerging scandal in the US over indirect payments to Afghan warlords by the American military. TUESDAY, 22nd JUNE 2010
French papers call for ‘a little dignity’ as les Bleus play South Africa
22/06/2010 - French Press Review

French papers call for ‘a little dignity’ as les Bleus play South Africa

The French papers lead with calls for dignity in the performance of les Bleus this afternoon as they meet Bafana Bafana in what will probably be the final match for both sides in this World Cup. This and other stories in today’s French press review. TUESDAY, 22nd JUNE 2010
“Now appearing in South Africa: les Misérables”
21/06/2010 - International Press Review

“Now appearing in South Africa: les Misérables”

The international press is full of French puns and wordplay this morning at the expense of les Bleus. This past weekend saw things going from bad to worse for the beleaguered French side as Nicolas Anelka was kicked out of the squad having reportedly insulted coach Raymond Domenech during the half-time interval of their match against Mexico. The papers speak of “the incredible sulk”, a “French Revolution” and a “Waterloo moment”. MONDAY, 21st JUNE 2010
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“We’ve had it up to here with les Bleus”
21/06/2010 - French Press Review

“We’ve had it up to here with les Bleus”

Most papers around France this morning lead with the disastrous developments within the French squad in South Africa over the weekend. Sports paper l’Equipe says the players’ decision not to practise yesterday was “not a rebellion but a temper tantrum, not a strike but a demonstration of cowardice”. Le Parisien for its part says the country is “truly ashamed” of this French side. MONDAY, 21st JUNE 2010
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Assange

by Anonyme - 17/08/2012 - 13:22

This is the Same Tory scum that gave Political Asylum to a Butherer of thousands of Chileneans people. Pinochet .He was given a safe Tory residence.The sooner the planet gets rid of the scum at the top in the west The better for society.

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