'If you’re reading this at 11:13 am…then the Mayans got it wrong'

IN THE WORLD PAPERS, 21/12/12: International papers across the world focus on the big topic of the news: the alleged Mayan prophecy that predicts the world will end today. The Independent reports on all the crazy things people are doing to get ready. Meanwhile El Pais investigates in the Yucatan region of Mexico and says Mayan descendants don’t believe in the apocalyptic prophecy.

IN THE PAPERS

By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Some articles from today’s international press review:

THE INDEPENDENT: “If you’re reading this at 11:13 am”

EL PAIS: “The world is not going to end”

EXCELSIOR: “End of the world scenarios, a misinterpretation of Mayan astronomy”

NUEVO OJO: “Negocio por fin del mundo”

THE GUARDIAN: “He’s waiting for the end of the world, but Putin says it’s 4.5 billion years away”

THE INDEPENDENT: “US races to stock up on weapons”

11/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Adieu Iron Lady' and 'Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead'

Papers continue to analyse Margaret Thatcher's legacy in spades. We look too at reactions in China and Japan to the continued tension on the Korean peninsula. And, at coverage of President Hollande's raft of measures aimed at 'moralising' French political life. One paper says his move to abolish tax havens is an 'oldie'. Another paper says he's seeking to be an 'apostle of virtue' by getting his ministers to engage in a 'financial striptease'.

11/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'How old is old?'

Hollande's announcement he'll make life hell for tax havens is on most front pages, including Libération which has doubts about new measures. The Huffington Post says that while Hollande is portraying himself as a pioneer in 'moralising' French political life, not all of his initiatives are new. And there is a 'Salon for Seniors' - a trade fair for the elderly - which grabs Le Parisien's attention. Join us for this press review.

10/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: British papers focus on how divided the UK is over Margaret Thatcher’s death, with on the one hand people mourning and on the other people popping champagne and having street parties. Also, the Daily Nation says it will be keeping a close eye on newly inaugurated Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to ensure he keeps his word on national unity. And Mother Jones has another damaging recording for Republicans.

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10/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Morality and politics: politicians left and right drag their feet on transparency

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: French papers get excited about tonight’s football match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain. Also, papers react to measures François Hollande wants to impose to bring morality back to politics. The government is set to table a bill that would oblige politicians to come clean about their assets, drawing criticism from both left and right.

09/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 09 /04/13: Controversial in life, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press in her death. Right-leaning papers like the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph pay tribute to her legacy, while left-leaning papers say her social legacy is a very dark one.