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IN THE WORLD PAPERS, 06/12/12: Unrest in Egypt is continuing to get a lot of attention in the international press today after several people were killed in clashes between opponents and supporters of President Mohamed Morsi. Meanwhile, an article in the New York Times looks back at the crisis in Libya with some rather alarming revelations. And China Daily says Hillary Clinton's successor has big shoes to fill.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
Did the CIA poison a French village with LSD in 1951?
12/03/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Did the CIA poison a French village with LSD in 1951?

This morning’s papers have widespread coverage of the French regional elections which take place this weekend. We also take a a look at a bizarre claim in a new book – did the CIA conduct covertly test the effects of LSD on a southern French village in 1951? FRIDAY, 12th MARCH, 2010
Are Sarkozy-Bruni affair rumours “a cruel hoax”?
11/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Are Sarkozy-Bruni affair rumours “a cruel hoax”?

Coverage of the rumours surrounding the French “first couple” continues to abound in the British press this morning. We also look at the Israeli press coverage of Biden’s disastrous visit as well as a new product called “forehead tittaes” which French actress Marion Cotillard is promoting! THURSDAY, 11th MARCH 2010
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French papers fete Lyon’s victory over Real Madrid
11/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

French papers fete Lyon’s victory over Real Madrid

Depending on your paper of choice, this morning’s French press will tell you that Lyon’s was either “amazing”, “grandiose”, a “masterpiece” or indeed all of the above. The French side knocked Read Madrid out of the Champion’s League and will now go forward to the quarter finals. THURSDAY, 11th MARCH, 2010
Sarkozy and Bruni rumoured to be having affairs
10/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Sarkozy and Bruni rumoured to be having affairs

Today we look at Joe Biden’s trip to Israel, the aftermath of Togo’s elections as well as rumours that Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni are both having affairs! Sarkozy is said to be romancing Ecology Minister Chantal Jouanno while Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is said to be involved with award-winning singer Benjamin Biolay. WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH, 2010
The reform “that is muzzling the justice system”
10/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

The reform “that is muzzling the justice system”

Libération leads this morning with the French Government’s bid to reform the justice system. The paper is critical of the proposed abolition of the investigative judge’s role in the system. WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH, 2010

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