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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Friday 21 September: We look at what the Syrian President had to say in a rare interview to Egyptian media; The Daily Beast asks were Google executives right to host the ‘Innocence of Muslims’ on YouTube; The Independent looks at how Indian shopkeepers could compete with foreign investors likes Walmart; The Guardian looks at how a British man could have stumbled upon a £20mn painting by J.W. Turner at a golf club auction.

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI

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Some articles from today’s international press review:

Belgium’s PM named EU’s first President
20/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Belgium’s PM named EU’s first President

Belgium’s papers all lead with the nomination of Herman Van Rompuy to the post of President of the European Council. In the UK however there's less interest in Catherine Ashton’s selection as the EU’s first High Representative for Foreign Affairs.
To replay or not to replay?
20/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

To replay or not to replay?

The debate rages on in this morning’s papers over France’s controversial win against Ireland which saw les Bleus qualify for the World Cup. Should there be a rematch because of a handball by Thierry Henry? The French press is divided.
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Irish papers reflect anger over Thierry Henry’s handball
19/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Irish papers reflect anger over Thierry Henry’s handball

Papers in Ireland this morning are poring over the details of last night’s nail-biting clash between France and Ireland. The most contentious moment was Thierry Henry’s handball which led to France equalizing and thus qualifying for the World Cup.
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Thierry Henry’s “hand of god” sends France to World Cup
19/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Thierry Henry’s “hand of god” sends France to World Cup

IThe French papers breathe a sigh of relief this morning after France narrowly defeated Ireland to qualify for the World Cup. Several front pages lead with the photo of Thierry Henry’s contentious handball.
‘Wave after wave’ of Ireland fans descend on Paris
18/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

‘Wave after wave’ of Ireland fans descend on Paris

IN THEThe Irish papers have all sent correspondents to Paris to cover tonight’s key clash between Ireland and France to decide who goes to South Africa for next summer’s FIFA World Cup.

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