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Israel: 'Iranian threat vanishes from radar as elections take centre stage'

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Israel is to have an early election and the "Iranian threat vanishes from the radar" with the vote now centre stage. That's the opinion of the Jerusalem Post, although Netanyahu has kicked off his campaign saying Israel has new unspecified "capabilities" to act against Iran. We also look at the upcoming Obama-Romney TV debate and at cartoon reaction to the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. That's the focus for Tuesday 16th October, 2012.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
Desmond Tutu: “In Africa, a step backward on human rights”
12/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Desmond Tutu: “In Africa, a step backward on human rights”

Hate has no place in the house of God, says Archbishop Desmond Tutu in this morning’s Washington Post. The South African bishop speaks out against a recent wave of anti-homosexual measures in Africa. FRIDAY, 12th MARCH, 2010
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Did the CIA poison a French village with LSD in 1951?
12/03/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Did the CIA poison a French village with LSD in 1951?

This morning’s papers have widespread coverage of the French regional elections which take place this weekend. We also take a a look at a bizarre claim in a new book – did the CIA conduct covertly test the effects of LSD on a southern French village in 1951? FRIDAY, 12th MARCH, 2010
Are Sarkozy-Bruni affair rumours “a cruel hoax”?
11/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Are Sarkozy-Bruni affair rumours “a cruel hoax”?

Coverage of the rumours surrounding the French “first couple” continues to abound in the British press this morning. We also look at the Israeli press coverage of Biden’s disastrous visit as well as a new product called “forehead tittaes” which French actress Marion Cotillard is promoting! THURSDAY, 11th MARCH 2010
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French papers fete Lyon’s victory over Real Madrid
11/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

French papers fete Lyon’s victory over Real Madrid

Depending on your paper of choice, this morning’s French press will tell you that Lyon’s was either “amazing”, “grandiose”, a “masterpiece” or indeed all of the above. The French side knocked Read Madrid out of the Champion’s League and will now go forward to the quarter finals. THURSDAY, 11th MARCH, 2010
Sarkozy and Bruni rumoured to be having affairs
10/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Sarkozy and Bruni rumoured to be having affairs

Today we look at Joe Biden’s trip to Israel, the aftermath of Togo’s elections as well as rumours that Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni are both having affairs! Sarkozy is said to be romancing Ecology Minister Chantal Jouanno while Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is said to be involved with award-winning singer Benjamin Biolay. WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH, 2010

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