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'Goodbye Emmanuelle - death of an erotic film star'

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FRENCH NEWSPAPERS, Friday 19 October: Front pages are still dominated by the French president’s acknowledgement of the "bloody suppression" of Algerian protestors in 1961; meanwhile, Le Figaro looks at why France’s top Jewish leader has spoken out about the legalisation of gay marriage; and there’s plenty of press coverage of the death of actress Sylvia Kristel, best known for her role in the erotic film "Emmanuelle".

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI
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Haiti survivor: "Saved by whisky, beer or soft drinks?"

In today’s international press revue, we focus on the story of Wismond Exantus. The 24 year old is one of the last survivors pulled out from the rubble, following the devastating earthquake.
"What the French expect from their 'Président'?"
25/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

"What the French expect from their 'Président'?"

In today’s French press review, we focus on President Sarkozy’s appearance on prime time television tonight.
Noam Chomsky calls for Haiti’s sovereignty to be respected
22/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Noam Chomsky calls for Haiti’s sovereignty to be respected

In a letter in today’s The Guardian, Noam Chomksy and several others call on the international community to respect Haiti’s sovereignty and express outrage at the US for “prioritising the accumulation of foreign soldiers [in Haiti] over the distribution of emergency supplies.”
Are there similarities between Angela Merkel and Martine Aubry?
22/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Are there similarities between Angela Merkel and Martine Aubry?

Le Parisien compares the French Socialist Party leader with the German chancellor but are the similarities just superficial? This and other stories in today’s French press review.
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“Stop treating Haitians like savages”
21/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Stop treating Haitians like savages”

The Independent’s Andrew Kershaw has visited Haiti more than 20 times and is disgusted at the media attention on “security issues” in the country. Stop patronizing these people, he says. This story and more in today’s international press review.

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Renault what a shame !!

by Anonyme - 20/10/2012 - 08:44

Can this actually be happening, complete disconnect, by one of France's oldest automakers ? Used to be, that large manufacturers would take care of their employees, not prepare suicide notices for the media. What's wrong with this picture ?????? Where has respect for life gone ???

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