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IN THE FRENCH PAPERS: They are France's most controversial blast furnaces and the future of Florange's steelworks is getting Le Figaro hot under the collar too; Le Monde looks at Franco-US relations after the success of the Palestinian UN bid; and ahead of World Aids Day, cartoonists at Le Parisien imagine a conversation between two condoms.

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI

Here are links to some of our favourite articles from Friday’s French press review: 

 
LE HUFFINGTON POST: ‘Florange’s future’
 
 
Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press
14/01/2010 - In the papers

Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: “The unluckiest country”, “devastation”, “cursed”… This morning’s papers struggle to find words to sum up the disaster that has struck one of the world’s poorest countries.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister steps down after wife’s affair
12/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Northern Ireland’s First Minister steps down after wife’s affair

With downloads of “Mrs. Robinson” skyrocketing in Northern Ireland, the public is clearly entertained and shocked in equal measure by the revelation of Iris Robinson’s affair with a 19-year-old man. Her husband has been forced to step down temporarily.
“National treasure” Eric Rohmer dies
12/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“National treasure” Eric Rohmer dies

One of the leading French directors during the New Wave of cinema in the 1960s has passed away. Libération leads with the death of Eric Rohmer, calling him a “national treasure”.
French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46

Tragedy in the Africa Cup of Nations is the big news, but in France, the music-world in mourning the death of rock-singer Mano solo.
Africa Nations Cup marred by tragedy
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Africa Nations Cup marred by tragedy

Tragedy before even a ball was kicked in the Africa Cup of Nations dominates the international headlines, from Burkina Faso to Australia.

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