What if the 3% rule was a fantasy?

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS , Fri. 28/09/12: The French government is set to unveil its 2013 budget today at the cabinet meeting and it's grabbing a lot of headlines. Meanwhile, Le Parisien explores just where the "3% rule" comes from.

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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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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.

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.

18/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

France confident of victory in tonight’s clash with Ireland

Most French papers lead with the second leg of the France-Ireland playoff for World Cup qualification. The match takes place at Stade de France tonight at 9pm, Paris time.

17/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Is Steve Jobs trying to force us to watch adverts?

The Independent reports on a new patent application in the US which reveals that Apple is in the process of copyrighting software which would force consumers to watch or listen to adverts on its products.

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