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Where is Liu Xiaobo?

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The Chinese press is euphoric at a win for Mo Yan. He is this year's Nobel literature laureate. The Bangkok Post, along with other world papers, meanwhile, is asking where Liu Xiaobo is. Liu, a political dissident, won the Nobel peace prize in 2010 and remains in prison though his exact whereabouts are unknown. That, and more, in this look at the world papers Friday 12th October, 2012.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
Benedict XVI: Fashion Trendsetter
30/05/2013 - IN THE world

Benedict XVI: Fashion Trendsetter

IN THE WORLD PAPERS - 30.05.13: International papers react to France's first same-sex wedding, violence spiralling out of control in Syria and the former Pope's trendsetting taste... in shoes.
Vincent and Bruno make History
30/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Vincent and Bruno make History

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - 30/05/13: French papers focus on a new twist in the Bettencourt scandal, questions over how much the authorities knew about the suspected Islamist stabber and France's first legal same-sex wedding.
Syria: is a war of words turning into an arms race?
29/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Syria: is a war of words turning into an arms race?

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 29/05/13: International papers focus on a war of words over selling arms to Syria. The Guardian say Russia, Britain and France aren’t paving the way to a ceasefire like they say they are. Also, L’Orient le Jour says Hezbollah leader Nasrallah is playing with fire by intervening in the Syrian conflict. Asharq al-Awsat says he has ignited a sectarian fire in the region.
'The wedding of the century'
29/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'The wedding of the century'

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 29/05/13: France will celebrate its first gay wedding today. Le Parisien looks at the mini administrative revolution it has sparked. Also, new developments in the Bernard Tapie scandal: the government is going to file a civil suit in a bid to cancel a 400-million-euro payoff the businessman was granted in 2008.
Naming and shaming on the internet in China after Egypt graffiti
28/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Naming and shaming on the internet in China after Egypt graffiti

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 28/05/13: International papers explore divisions within the EU over lifting an arms embargo on Syria, Iran’s role in a potential diplomatic solution, Germany’s most expensive construction site, cow theft in India and vandalism in Egypt that leads to naming and shaming in China.
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