'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.

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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”

25/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Haiti survivor: "Saved by whisky, beer or soft drinks?"

In today’s international press revue, we focus on the story of Wismond Exantus. The 24 year old is one of the last survivors pulled out from the rubble, following the devastating earthquake.

25/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

"What the French expect from their 'Président'?"

In today’s French press review, we focus on President Sarkozy’s appearance on prime time television tonight.

22/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Noam Chomsky calls for Haiti’s sovereignty to be respected

In a letter in today’s The Guardian, Noam Chomksy and several others call on the international community to respect Haiti’s sovereignty and express outrage at the US for “prioritising the accumulation of foreign soldiers [in Haiti] over the distribution of emergency supplies.”

22/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Are there similarities between Angela Merkel and Martine Aubry?

Le Parisien compares the French Socialist Party leader with the German chancellor but are the similarities just superficial? This and other stories in today’s French press review.

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21/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Stop treating Haitians like savages”

The Independent’s Andrew Kershaw has visited Haiti more than 20 times and is disgusted at the media attention on “security issues” in the country. Stop patronizing these people, he says. This story and more in today’s international press review.