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'France vs. Gérard Depardieu - Flight of the celebs'

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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”
 

 

Rachida Dati "can't stand" Brussels anymore?
16/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Rachida Dati "can't stand" Brussels anymore?

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: The Guardian leads with the latest controversy surrouding Rachida Dati, a former French Justice Minister and Sarkozy protégé who is now an MEP. She was recorded saying she "could not stand it anymore" during a sitting of the European Parliament
French Minister says Muslims should dress and speak properly
16/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

French Minister says Muslims should dress and speak properly

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: The French Minister for Families, Nadine Morano, yesterday said young Muslims should not speak slang or wear baseball caps backwards if they hope to integrate.
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Berlusconi-run press links attack to “general climate of hatred”
15/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Berlusconi-run press links attack to “general climate of hatred”

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: This morning’s “Il Giornale” runs a front-page cartoon featuring a Constitutional Court judge throwing the infamous Il Duomo statue at a beleaguered Silvio Berlusconi.
“University of Sarkozy”
15/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“University of Sarkozy”

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Libération leads with the announcement of massive state investment to create 10 American-style leading universities in France.
Berlusconi’s attack: “A terrorist act”
14/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Berlusconi’s attack: “A terrorist act”

In today’s international press review, we look at the press’ reaction towards Silvio Berlusconi’s attack over the week-end.

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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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