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'Could he be US President one day?'

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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Wednesday 5th September: We look at what the Spanish-language US press is saying about the Democrats' new Mexican-American poster boy, Julian Castro; the Jerusalem Post appeals to US politicians to leave Israel out of their election campaign; and the International Herald Tribune recounts the shocking testimonies of Syrian children in refugee camps in Jordan.

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI

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Some articles from today’s international press review:
 
'Justice’s Lesbian Cousin to Attend Prop. 8 Hearing'
26/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Justice’s Lesbian Cousin to Attend Prop. 8 Hearing'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 26/03/13: US media focus on the Supreme Court which is holding two days of hearings on gay marriage. Chief Justice John Roberts’ lesbian cousin will attend. Journalists wonder if this indicates how he will vote. Also, China’s first lady steals the spotlight from her husband on his first trip abroad, French minister Fleur Pellerin is a super star in South Korea, and a 17-year-old makes millions selling an app.
Bend it like Boutin
26/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Bend it like Boutin

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 26 /03/13: Insults are flying across the political spectrum according to Libération. The left-leaning daily says this is proof political discourse is vacuous and is taking a turn towards populism. Also, Christine Boutin is mocked for dramatically fainting at the anti-gay marriage rally on Sunday. And Libération has a guide for tax evaders, now that Cyprus is no longer a popular destination.
'Bill Gates wants to pay you $100,000 to build a condom that feels good, man'
25/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Bill Gates wants to pay you $100,000 to build a condom that feels good, man'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 25/03/13: International papers react to Pervez Musharraf’s political comeback. The Independent says he’s putting himself in danger, and the last thing Pakistan needs is another assassination during another election. Meanwhile papers also react to the Cyprus bailout, the mysterious death of a Russian tycoon in the UK, and Bill Gates wants to design the "next generation of condoms".
Complaining is good for you
25/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Complaining is good for you

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 25 /03/13: French papers react to the massive turnout at yesterday’s anti-gay marriage rally in Paris. Aujourd’hui en France points out that complaining is good for your health, which may explain why French people live so long. And Business paper Les Echos says the situation in Cyprus is "worrying and sad".
Cyprus Runs to Russia: the start of a New Cold War?
22/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Cyprus Runs to Russia: the start of a New Cold War?

The papers are split on whether Barack Obama’s speech to Israelis was an engine for action or an excuse not to take any. Meanwhile, Cyprus is in search of a suitor, but what happens when she is driven into the arms of Russia? One paper warns of a possible new Cold War!
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