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Mali: 'France should not be drawn into con game'

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The Guardian is reporting that at least 25 women have been sexually assaulted during anniversary clashes in Egypt, and says there are "fears rapes are organised by protest detractors". Mali and Burkina Faso papers say "No" to negotiations with jihadist fighters in northern Mali. Finally, a double take: five sets of identical twins sign up for the same swimming class in southern England. Their teacher, too, is a twin.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH

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Some articles from today’s French press review:

'Savage online videos fuel Syria’s descent into madness'
15/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Savage online videos fuel Syria’s descent into madness'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 15/05/13: International papers react to reports of atrocities from both sides of the Syrian civil war. One particularly gruesome video of a rebel allegedly eating the organ of a dead Syrian soldier has gone viral. Time Magazine says these savage online videos are actually fueling the Syrian conflict.
Rioting in the centre of Paris: how is that possible?
15/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Rioting in the centre of Paris: how is that possible?

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 15/05/13: The Cannes film festival kicks off for its 66th edition. Also, papers are still reacting to the violence on Monday night that marred celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 victory. How did the situation get out of hand and who is responsible? Finally, France's Economy Ministry could be targeted by a rumoured cabinet reshuffle.
Angelina Jolie: 'my medical choice'
14/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Angelina Jolie: 'my medical choice'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 14/05/13: Actress Angelina Jolie pens a piece in the New York Times explaining why she decided to have a preventive double mastectomy. Also, garment workers in Bangladesh are to get a pay rise and a safer work environment, the US Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from AP journalists, and a Canadian superstar astronaut returns to Earth.
Paris, c’est tragique!
14/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Paris, c’est tragique!

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 14/05/13: French papers react to what was supposed to be a celebration of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 victory yesterday that turned quite violent. Critics say the police was underprepared. Also, according to a recent study, French people’s approval of the European Union is plummeting. Finally, the government wants to tax smartphones and tablets to fund culture.
Pakistan elections: Democracy 1, Taliban 0
13/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Pakistan elections: Democracy 1, Taliban 0

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 13/05/13: International papers react to elections in Pakistan over the weekend. Pakistani papers applaud the voter turnout despite threats from the Taliban. Also, China remembers victims on fifth anniversary of a deadly quake, Benjamin Netanyahu sparks outrage over "bed-gate" and a town in Spain boasts zero unemployment.

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