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The last US presidential debate is on foreign policy. We look at a Washington Post cartoon showing Romney and Obama using buckets of water to put out the FP inferno. We also take a look at The China Daily's call for the US and China to work together once the election is over. We also check out the Lebanese and Spanish press. That's the focus for this look at the world papers on Monday 22nd October, 2012.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
“Flooding catastrophe could have been avoided”
02/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

“Flooding catastrophe could have been avoided”

With 51 deaths registered in France following a violent storm this past weekend, the French papers are asking what could have been done to avoid catastrophe. TUESDAY, 2nd MARCH, 2010
Britain finds inspiration in Vancouver for 2012 Olympics
01/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Britain finds inspiration in Vancouver for 2012 Olympics

Obscure sports such as ski-cross at the Vancouver Games have pulled in up to 4 million viewers in the UK. The Guardian looks at how the London Olympics could make sports such as BMX racing and handball similarly attractive in 2012. MONDAY, 1st MARCH, 2010
Western France hit by deadly storm
01/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Western France hit by deadly storm

All of the French papers lead with Xynthia, the storm that crossed Europe this weekend leaving a trail of destruction, in particular in Western France. MONDAY, 1st MARCH, 2010
"Healthcare dilemma: U-shaped or square table?"
26/02/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

"Healthcare dilemma: U-shaped or square table?"

In today's international press review, we look at Obama's healthcare summit.
“Sarkozy admits France’s mistakes”
26/02/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Sarkozy admits France’s mistakes”

In today’s French press review, we focus on President Sarkozy’s historic visit to Rwanda.

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