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'Bashar al-Assad: Person of the year 2012' (Le Monde)

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IN THE FRENCH PAPERS, 26/12/12: With cynicism and cruelty as their criteria, Le Monde says Bashar al-Assad is person of the year 2012. The paper predicts he won’t see through to the end of 2013. Meanwhile, le Parisien explores how France extreme right National Front party is turning to trade unions for new recruits.

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By Florence VILLEMINOT

 

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Could developing countries walk out of climate talks?
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Could developing countries walk out of climate talks?

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Controversy over Sarkozy’s stand on national identity
09/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Controversy over Sarkozy’s stand on national identity

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: France’s Immigration Minister recently called for a debate on French national identity. Yesterday, Nicolas Sarkozy made his views on the matter known in Le Monde. His article has divided France’s newspapers along predictable lines.
China recalls past glory during warm periods of history
08/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

China recalls past glory during warm periods of history

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Some climate experts in Beijing claim Chinese civilization has flourished throughout history when temperatures have been at their warmest.
“14% of French women have had plastic surgery”
08/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“14% of French women have had plastic surgery”

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: A new poll shows that one in seven French women have had plastic surgery with notable increases in breast enhancements and anti-wrinkle procedures since 2002.
“14 days to seal history’s judgment on this generation”
07/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“14 days to seal history’s judgment on this generation”

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: The Guardian in the UK and 55 other newspapers around the world are speaking with one voice this morning. Their editorials call on delegates in Copenhagen to ‘make the right choice’.

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