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Mali: desert war

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IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - Thurs. 17/01/13: Papers across France are covering the hostage crisis in Algeria. Libération says it's proof that the conflict in Mali is an international one. Meanwhile, Le Figaro says Algeria is key: without Algeria, France's operation will fail.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
Are Sarkozy-Bruni affair rumours “a cruel hoax”?
11/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Are Sarkozy-Bruni affair rumours “a cruel hoax”?

Coverage of the rumours surrounding the French “first couple” continues to abound in the British press this morning. We also look at the Israeli press coverage of Biden’s disastrous visit as well as a new product called “forehead tittaes” which French actress Marion Cotillard is promoting! THURSDAY, 11th MARCH 2010
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French papers fete Lyon’s victory over Real Madrid
11/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

French papers fete Lyon’s victory over Real Madrid

Depending on your paper of choice, this morning’s French press will tell you that Lyon’s was either “amazing”, “grandiose”, a “masterpiece” or indeed all of the above. The French side knocked Read Madrid out of the Champion’s League and will now go forward to the quarter finals. THURSDAY, 11th MARCH, 2010
Sarkozy and Bruni rumoured to be having affairs
10/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Sarkozy and Bruni rumoured to be having affairs

Today we look at Joe Biden’s trip to Israel, the aftermath of Togo’s elections as well as rumours that Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni are both having affairs! Sarkozy is said to be romancing Ecology Minister Chantal Jouanno while Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is said to be involved with award-winning singer Benjamin Biolay. WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH, 2010
The reform “that is muzzling the justice system”
10/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

The reform “that is muzzling the justice system”

Libération leads this morning with the French Government’s bid to reform the justice system. The paper is critical of the proposed abolition of the investigative judge’s role in the system. WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH, 2010
L.A. Times asks: “The Oscars telecast: Worse than ever?”
09/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

L.A. Times asks: “The Oscars telecast: Worse than ever?”

Patrick Goldstein writing for the L.A. Times was not too impressed with this year’s Oscars ceremony as we see in today’s international press review. Also covered – the massacre in Nigeria, the ongoing Mohammed cartoon controversy and space-age squirrels! TUESDAY, 9th MARCH, 2010

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