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'Family feud may have led to Alps deaths'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Friday 7th September: British papers lead on the story of a family shot dead in the French Alps; the US President gets a first-term school report by the International Herald Tribune; German papers react to the ECB’s latest eurozone recovery plan, and Spanish papers give their view of events too.

By Katerina VITTOZZI

 

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Some articles from today’s international press review
International Herald Tribune: ‘Grading Obama’s first term’

'In grisly image, a father sees his son'
17/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'In grisly image, a father sees his son'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 17/04/13: International papers continue to react to the deadly bombings at the Boston marathon, the first attack on US soil since 9/11. Papers explore the importance of social media and the men and women behind the iconic photos of the tragedy.
Boston Bombings: 'The return of terror'
17/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Boston Bombings: 'The return of terror'

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 17/04/13: French papers continue to react to the deadly bombings at the Boston marathon, the first attack on US soil since 9/11. Slate and L’Equipe focus on why sporting events are a prime target for terrorists. Meanwhile, The Huffington Post explores how some internet users are trying to profit from the tragedy.
Massacre at the Boston Marathon
16/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Massacre at the Boston Marathon

Papers across the world react to the double bombing at the Boston Marathon. It's unclear for now who is behind the deadly attack but papers point the finger at terrorism. The Boston Globe says "it's a tough blow for a tough town". Meanwhile, social media focus on the more positive things to come out of the tragedy - from blood donors to an outpouring of sympathy from across the country.
'Don't tell us again you dislike the rich'
15/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Don't tell us again you dislike the rich'

French papers this Monday focus on ministerial disclosure of their personal finances. President François Hollande has demanded transparency from his team in the aftermath of the Cahuzac scandal. Jérôme Cahuzac is the former Budget Minister charged with cracking down on tax evasion who spent weeks denying he had a Swiss bank account only to confess and outrage public opinion.
The Economist: 'What the world needs now is more Thatcherism, not less'
12/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The Economist: 'What the world needs now is more Thatcherism, not less'

Venezuela is about to elect a new post-Chavez leader. Barring a major upset it will be his heir apparent Nicolas Maduro. On Korea, an analysis in the Jakarta Post argues Beijing has been getting it wrong in its relationship with Pyongyang. Still with Asia, we look at bird flu concerns in China itself. And, The Economist hails the late UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as a 'freedom fighter'.

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