Fillon and Copé face off in bid for party leadership

IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL - 15/11/12: With just a few days to go until members of the conservative UMP party elect their new leader, the two front-runners in the race outline their programmes in Le Figaro. Meanwhile, Libération explores how French politics in general is moving more and more to the right.

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20/04/2010 - International Press Review

Ash cloud aftermath

In today’s international press review, we focus on Europe’s growing anger over the five day air traffic chaos.

20/04/2010 - French Press Review

Ash cloud: controversy takes off

In today’s French press review, we focus on the end of the flight restrictions imposed on European skies following the eruption of Iceland’s volcano.

19/04/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Dunkirk-style mission to rescue the stranded by cancelled flights

In today’s international press review, many newspapers make a link between the ash cloud and British politics.

19/04/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Ash cloud: chaos and controversy

In today’s French press review, we focus on the disruption caused by Iceland’s volcano.

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16/04/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Paralysis in European airspace after volcanic eruption in Iceland

Volcanic eruptions managed to overshadow the much-anticipated leaders debate in the UK in the run up to the May 6th general election. FRIDAY, 16th APRIL 2010

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