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'A not-so-new dawn in Japan'

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IN THE WORLD PAPERS, 18/12/12: Japan is getting a lot of attention after the conservative Liberal Democratic Party won almost 300 seats in an election to the Lower House. A lot of international papers, especially China Daily, are concerned about the rise of nationalism and Shinzo Abe's hawkish campaign. Meanwhile, the US school shooting is still a burning topic. The Independent investigates the NRA's silence.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
Nicolas Sarkozy and Barack Obama: renewing their friendship
29/03/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Nicolas Sarkozy and Barack Obama: renewing their friendship

President Nicolas Sarkozy has arrived in Washington for a long awaited visit with his US counterpart. And halal foods are becoming a booming market in France.
“The Tory message isn’t working”
26/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

“The Tory message isn’t working”

Worried about their lead shrinking in the polls in advance of the UK’s upcoming general elction, the Tories have returned to the advertising agency responsible for Margaret Thatcher’s successful campaign to oust Labour in 1979. This and other stories in today’s international press review. FRIDAY, 26th MARCH, 2010
Sarkozy’s father releases memoirs
26/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Sarkozy’s father releases memoirs

In today’s French papers, we look at an interview of the “First Father”, Pal Sarkozy who has released his memoirs. Also, we look at the reaction in the French papers to the EU’s “bailout” for Greece. FRIDAY, 26th MARCH, 2010
New sex scandal hits Catholic Church in US
25/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

New sex scandal hits Catholic Church in US

The day after an Irish bishop resigned over failing to report cases of sex abuse in his diocese to the police, a new scandal has hit the Catholic Church in Wisconsin. This and other stories in today’s international press review. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH, 2010
Sarkozy ‘redefines his priorities’
25/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Sarkozy ‘redefines his priorities’

In a speech last night, Nicolas Sarkozy outlined his political priorities after the disastrous result for the UMP party in regional elections. Le Figaro says the President wanted to show that he’s still in charge. For Libération, his speech showed a swing to the right in his policies. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH, 2010
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