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Sporting royalty takes a bow in Paris

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Brand Beckham arrives in Paris and the French papers love it. They lead on his decision to play for Paris Saint-Germain for free for five months - he'll give his pay to a children's charity. Also on the front pages is Goodyear's decision to close a tyre plant in Amiens in northern France. Libération argues it adds to pressure on Hollande, while Le Figaro says one union, the CGT, is at fault.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH

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Some articles from today’s French press review:

AUJOURD'HUI-EN-FRANCE: 'Behind the scenes negotiations in Beckham deal'

L'EQUIPE: 'Is Beckham going to improve PSG's game?'

LIBÉRATION: 'Goodyear - un sac de pneus pour Hollande' (Heavy burden for Hollande)

LE FIGARO: On Goodyear's announcement it will close its Amiens plant

'Where's Wally...we mean François?'
17/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Where's Wally...we mean François?'

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Smuggling KFC into Gaza
16/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Smuggling KFC into Gaza

IN THE WORLD PAPERS - Thurs. 16/05/13: International papers focus on Barack Obama, who is facing a series of controversies that Republicans could cash in on. Also, Palestinians smuggle fast food into Gaza, scientists make a major breakthrough in human cloning and a giant rubber duck mysteriously deflates in Hong Kong.
Hollande has his back against the wall
16/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande has his back against the wall

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS - Thurs. 16/05/13: All eyes are on François Hollande as he prepares to give his second formal press conference since being elected president a little over a year ago. Also, French politicians lash out on Twitter.
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'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.

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