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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”
 

 

'Adieu Iron Lady' and 'Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead'
11/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Adieu Iron Lady' and 'Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead'

Papers continue to analyse Margaret Thatcher's legacy in spades. We look too at reactions in China and Japan to the continued tension on the Korean peninsula. And, at coverage of President Hollande's raft of measures aimed at 'moralising' French political life. One paper says his move to abolish tax havens is an 'oldie'. Another paper says he's seeking to be an 'apostle of virtue' by getting his ministers to engage in a 'financial striptease'.
'How old is old?'
11/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'How old is old?'

Hollande's announcement he'll make life hell for tax havens is on most front pages, including Libération which has doubts about new measures. The Huffington Post says that while Hollande is portraying himself as a pioneer in 'moralising' French political life, not all of his initiatives are new. And there is a 'Salon for Seniors' - a trade fair for the elderly - which grabs Le Parisien's attention. Join us for this press review.
Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning
10/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: British papers focus on how divided the UK is over Margaret Thatcher’s death, with on the one hand people mourning and on the other people popping champagne and having street parties. Also, the Daily Nation says it will be keeping a close eye on newly inaugurated Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to ensure he keeps his word on national unity. And Mother Jones has another damaging recording for Republicans.
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Morality and politics: politicians left and right drag their feet on transparency
10/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Morality and politics: politicians left and right drag their feet on transparency

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: French papers get excited about tonight’s football match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain. Also, papers react to measures François Hollande wants to impose to bring morality back to politics. The government is set to table a bill that would oblige politicians to come clean about their assets, drawing criticism from both left and right.
Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press
09/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 09 /04/13: Controversial in life, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press in her death. Right-leaning papers like the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph pay tribute to her legacy, while left-leaning papers say her social legacy is a very dark one.

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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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