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

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:

The Guardian: 'Egypt's female protesters under attack as sexual assaults during clashes increase'

Al-Ahram Online: 'A Proper Revolution'

Maliweb.net: 'La diversion du Mouvement Islamique de l'Azawad'

Le Pays (Burkina Faso): 'Appel à la négociation des djihadistes'

Daily Mail: 'Five sets of identical twins aged 3 to 9 sign up for same swimming class'

22/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Noam Chomsky calls for Haiti’s sovereignty to be respected

In a letter in today’s The Guardian, Noam Chomksy and several others call on the international community to respect Haiti’s sovereignty and express outrage at the US for “prioritising the accumulation of foreign soldiers [in Haiti] over the distribution of emergency supplies.”

22/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Are there similarities between Angela Merkel and Martine Aubry?

Le Parisien compares the French Socialist Party leader with the German chancellor but are the similarities just superficial? This and other stories in today’s French press review.

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21/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“Stop treating Haitians like savages”

The Independent’s Andrew Kershaw has visited Haiti more than 20 times and is disgusted at the media attention on “security issues” in the country. Stop patronizing these people, he says. This story and more in today’s international press review.

21/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Interview with Haitian President in Le Monde

René Préval says he is back in control of the country and supports the implication of the American military in the rescue effort after the earthquake. This and other stories in today's French press review.