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IN THE FRENCH PAPERS, 03/01/13: French papers focus on a growing health scandal here in France. Dozens of women are suing companies that make 3rd and 4th generation contraceptive pills, claiming they lead to health problems. Le Monde meanwhile investigates France's "double car crisis". And debate continues on whether French actors are paid too much.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
Winter sales start, underlining gender gap
06/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Winter sales start, underlining gender gap

The Winter sales starts in France today. An opportunity to spend that is heavily regulated by the French government : limited to 5 weeks every 6 months. 'Liberation', the French left-leaning daily, reveals a few of today's main spending trends.
The US wants to create a better no-fly list
05/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

The US wants to create a better no-fly list

Amid the recent terrorist scare, the United States is developing a better no-fly list, which currently includes members of Congress, and even babies. Also, the Herald Sun reports, smacking your child might make it become more successful.
Swine Flu vaccines: did France overdo it?
05/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Swine Flu vaccines: did France overdo it?

French newspapers look into whether France overly prepared for the H1N1 epidemic. And Laura Smet, the daughter of French icon Johnny Hallyday, allegedly attempted to kill herself in a Parisian church.
Brown approves full-body scanners at UK airports
04/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Brown approves full-body scanners at UK airports

In today's international press headlines: Britain's Gordon Brown approves full-body scanners at UK airports, and Dubai inaugurates the tallest tower in the world.
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A new breed of terrorists
04/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

A new breed of terrorists

Today in the French papers: "Libération" takes a look at a new kind of terrorist. Meanwhile in France, January sales officially don't start until Wednesday, but some stores have opened their doors early.

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