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INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 07/01/13: International papers react to Bashar al-Assad’s speech yesterday. In the Independent, Robert Fisk says the target of the Syrian President’s "theatrical display" was the army, the bedrock of his power. Meanwhile, the Times of India says the response to sex crimes should not be new puritanism. And a cartoon in the International Herald Tribune suggests Gérard Depardieu is Vladimir Putin's new Russian doll.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

 

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Some articles from today’s international press review:
 
 
INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE: “Stuck on the fence in Syria’s war”
 
THE TIMES OF INDIA: “Rape of reason”
 

 

Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press
14/01/2010 - In the papers

Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: “The unluckiest country”, “devastation”, “cursed”… This morning’s papers struggle to find words to sum up the disaster that has struck one of the world’s poorest countries.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister steps down after wife’s affair
12/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Northern Ireland’s First Minister steps down after wife’s affair

With downloads of “Mrs. Robinson” skyrocketing in Northern Ireland, the public is clearly entertained and shocked in equal measure by the revelation of Iris Robinson’s affair with a 19-year-old man. Her husband has been forced to step down temporarily.
“National treasure” Eric Rohmer dies
12/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“National treasure” Eric Rohmer dies

One of the leading French directors during the New Wave of cinema in the 1960s has passed away. Libération leads with the death of Eric Rohmer, calling him a “national treasure”.
French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46

Tragedy in the Africa Cup of Nations is the big news, but in France, the music-world in mourning the death of rock-singer Mano solo.
Africa Nations Cup marred by tragedy
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Africa Nations Cup marred by tragedy

Tragedy before even a ball was kicked in the Africa Cup of Nations dominates the international headlines, from Burkina Faso to Australia.

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Irony surfaces in many ways.

by Charles Smyth - 07/01/2013 - 15:57

Irony surfaces in many ways. However, no amount of subsidies enables bad actors to succeed. Thus, the heavily subsidised French film industry--which is no more directly subsidised than its non-Hollywood counterparts--needs actors like Depardieu, at least as much as the likes of Depardieu needs the heavily subsidised French film industry. Gerard Depardieu to Putin: I love your culture, your intelligence... George Galloway to Saddam Hussein: Sir, I salute your courage, your strength, your indefatigability,... :-)

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