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IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL, 03/12/12: Unrest in Egypt is getting a lot of attention in the international press. According to The Guardian, two years after the revolution, Egypt has reached the exact point it should have tried to avoid. Meanwhile, papers react to last week's UN General Assembly vote to recognise Palestine as a "non-member observer state" and Israel's decision to build new settlements.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
“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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