Latest update: 25/09/2012 

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'Actions speak louder than words'

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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 25/09/12: A lot of papers focus on the UN General Assembly that is taking place right now in New York. One of the main topics being discussed is the situation in Syria. The Guardian looks at the plight of children caught up in the war. Meanwhile, China Daily and the Wall Street Journal disagree about how the US should react to the current island dispute between China and Japan.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Some articles from today’s international press review:  
 
The cannabis test: a new tool for watchful parents
14/04/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

The cannabis test: a new tool for watchful parents

Could teenagers soon be subjected to a cannabis test? A new test kit would allow parents to check the urine of their rebellious teenagers to see if they’ve been smoking the demon weed! Also in today’s French papers, we take a look at the ongoing fallout of the Storm Xynthia, Jacques Chirac’s rising popularity and how many people believe in aliens! WEDNESDAY, 14th APRIL, 2010
“Grieving twin may decide to step into Polish President’s shoes”
13/04/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

“Grieving twin may decide to step into Polish President’s shoes”

This morning, we look at the Polish front pages and also an article in the Times evoking the touching relationship between deceased Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his twin brother. Also today, a look at Britain’s election campaign and a new biography on Oprah Winfrey… TUESDAY, 13th APRIL, 2010
Vatican forgives The Beatles
13/04/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Vatican forgives The Beatles

China’s warming relations with the US makes the front page of today’s Le Figaro as well as an attempt by the Vatican to stir up some positive PR in ‘forgiving’ The Beatles for anti-Church statements dating back four decades! Also in the papers, the Front National leader Jean-Marie le Pen has announced his retirement. TUESDAY, 13th APRIL, 2010
A political class ‘decimated’
12/04/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

A political class ‘decimated’

The French papers almost all lead with Poland’s grief. Several ask what the next step is and who the best placed candidates are to replace Lech Kaczynski. Also in today’s French papers: coverage of the first day of negotiations with trade unions on reforming retirement in France. MONDAY, 12th APRIL, 2010
‘Millions of tears for you, Mr. President’
12/04/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

‘Millions of tears for you, Mr. President’

This morning we take a look at some of the front pages in Poland and Russia, all dealing with the tragic plane crash with saw Poland’s President as well as 96 members of the country’s elite perish. We also look at some of the international coverage of the tragedy. MONDAY, 12th APRIL, 2010

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