Latest update: 17/01/2013 

- Algeria - Barack Obama - guns - hostages - Mali


'In debate on gun control, even words can be loaded'

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IN THE WORLD PAPERS - Thurs. 17/01/13: Unrest in Mali and the hostage crisis in Algeria are getting a lot of attention in the international press today. As is Obama's gun control plan. The Guardian's Gary Younge says "this is how to be president".

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
Who is to blame for travel chaos?
22/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Who is to blame for travel chaos?

French Press Review: Almost all of the national papers in France lead with the break-down of rail services locally, nationally and internationally in the past few days.
Rage Against the Machine is UK Christmas No. 1
21/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Rage Against the Machine is UK Christmas No. 1

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: A Facebook campaign has successfully blocked talent show the X Factor from clocking up a fifth successive Christmas number 1 hit. The movement saw 500,000 people download a heavy-metal classic by Rage Against the Machine.
Baby boomers a ‘spoilt’ generation (Le Parisien)
21/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Baby boomers a ‘spoilt’ generation (Le Parisien)

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: 60-70 year olds have been spared the effects of the crisis, unlike other age groups, according to a poll conducted in France by Ipsos. The study also shows baby boomers are largely unwilling to make sacrifices for their families!
Is China holding the world to ransom?
18/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Is China holding the world to ransom?

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Papers in the UK point the finger of blame at China for stalling climate talks in Copenhagen while the Chinese press says the US “should not play the China card in order to shirk its own responsibilities.”
Sarkozy’s grandstanding at Copenhagen gets mixed reaction
18/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Sarkozy’s grandstanding at Copenhagen gets mixed reaction

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Nicolas Sarkozy made a passionate plea yesterday at the Copenhagen summit for countries to make the necessary comprise to strike a deal.

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