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Cannabis debate: 'just what is the Education Minister on?'

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The French Education Minister, Vincent Peillon, has suggested France needs a debate on de-criminalising cannabis. That drew a swift rejection from Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault who said "Non, pas de débat"! Papers have put it on their front pages as the ruling Socialists lurch from one difficulty to another. One paper portrays the minister naked, with people wondering what he could be on. That's the focus for this Tuesday 16th October, 2012.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
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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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Le Figaro says Hollande has not done enough to put out the fire of the Cahuzac tax evasion scandal. Some MPs - on left and right - are baulking at one measure: greater disclosure of financial assets. Le Parisien, meanwhile, looks at political lies past and present. And there's street warfare in Paris: one right-wing elected official wants a street named after Margaret Thatcher, a Communist counterpart says 'Non'. He wants one named after Irish Republican hunger striker Bobby Sands.
'Adieu Iron Lady' and 'Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead'
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Papers continue to analyse Margaret Thatcher's legacy in spades. We look too at reactions in China and Japan to the continued tension on the Korean peninsula. And, at coverage of President Hollande's raft of measures aimed at 'moralising' French political life. One paper says his move to abolish tax havens is an 'oldie'. Another paper says he's seeking to be an 'apostle of virtue' by getting his ministers to engage in a 'financial striptease'.
'How old is old?'
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'How old is old?'

Hollande's announcement he'll make life hell for tax havens is on most front pages, including Libération which has doubts about new measures. The Huffington Post says that while Hollande is portraying himself as a pioneer in 'moralising' French political life, not all of his initiatives are new. And there is a 'Salon for Seniors' - a trade fair for the elderly - which grabs Le Parisien's attention. Join us for this press review.
Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning
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Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: British papers focus on how divided the UK is over Margaret Thatcher’s death, with on the one hand people mourning and on the other people popping champagne and having street parties. Also, the Daily Nation says it will be keeping a close eye on newly inaugurated Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to ensure he keeps his word on national unity. And Mother Jones has another damaging recording for Republicans.
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It is high time to legalise cannabis in France

by Anonyme - 16/10/2012 - 13:36

Sacré bleu! Just legalise it already! Cannabis has many proven health benefits and is a 1000 times safer than alcohol. It is a person's right to put whatever substance they want into their own bodies. I thought France was all about protecting liberty and freedom of choice? Sadly it doesn't look like it going by this. France and Britain are following the United States of America like good little puppies as usual.

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