'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”

28/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Iran: "La révolte gronde"

In today’s French press review, we focus on the anti-government protests in Iran.

24/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Santa Claus robs a bank in Nashville

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Papers around the world this morning carry photos of a bank robber in Tennessee who dressed up as Santa Claus.

24/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

It’s Christmas…and Johnny Hallyday on the front pages

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Most of the front pages of French papers are on Christmas this morning but Johnny Hallyday’s release from hospital also features prominently.

23/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“China to blame for Copenhagen disaster,” says British environmentalist

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Mark Lynas was present at the final, closed door discussions in Copenhagen and says China is at fault for the lack of a binding accord. “What I saw was profoundly shocking,” he says.

23/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Conspiracy theory in Italy claims Berlusconi attack was faked

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: A YouTube video circulating online claims that the recent attack on Silvio Berlusconi was faked in order to give the Italian Prime Minister a boost in the polls.