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How to make a gun with a 3D printer
07/05/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

How to make a gun with a 3D printer

In today’s press review, we take a look the Israeli press following Israel's suspected air strikes on Syria. Also in the papers: make your own gun thanks to a 3D printer, and find out which countries are best to give birth in!
More riots in Belfast
07/01/2013 - NORTHERN IRELAND

More riots in Belfast

There's been more violence in Northern Ireland, as youths from the region's unionist community clashed with police. The protests are in reaction to a decision last month by Belfast City Council to no longer fly the British flag over City Hall. The decision was taken to allow the city council take a neutral stance between the pro-British Unionists and the largely Catholic Irish nationalist community. The flag will now be flown only on selected days.
Ennhada changes tack on Salafists
25/10/2012 - TUNISIA

Ennhada changes tack on Salafists

The largest party in Tunisia's ruling coalition, Ennhada, has long been criticised for its tolerance of the country's Salafists, a conservative branch of Islam. Salafist extremists have been blamed for the attack which killed the US ambassador to Libya in September and since then, Ennhada appears to be changing strategy. Under pressure from the US, more than 100 Salafists have been arrested in Tunisia, adding to the dozens already being held for violent protests in the past.
GM crops = poison?
20/09/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

GM crops = poison?

In today's French press review, we discuss a new scientific study revealing that GM crops can cause tumours, liver and kidney problems in rats. Also in the papers: the controversial front page of Charlie Hebdo. The satirical French weekly published raunchy caricatures of Prophet Mohammed, sending shockwaves across the Muslim world.
Prophet Mohammed cartoons: Freedom of Speech or Dangerous Provocation?
20/09/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Prophet Mohammed cartoons: Freedom of Speech or Dangerous Provocation?

In today's international press review, we focus on Charlie Hebdo's controversial front page. The French satirical weekly published caricatures of Prophet Mohammed, fuelling further anger in France and abroad. Also in the papers: a Pakistani accused of blasphemy after he refused to take part in protests, and an unusual love song featuring a beautiful woman, her admirer and...a drone.
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Mitt Romney: One gaffe too many?
19/09/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Mitt Romney: One gaffe too many?

In today’s international press review, we focus on Mitt Romney’s latest gaffe. The Republican nominee was secretly filmed at a private fundraiser where he said that almost half of Americans were living off government aid and that his job was "not to worry about those people". Also in the papers: the anti-Islam film that’s fuelled anger across the world.
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Michael Phelps: 'It was pretty cool to chat with Obama!'
02/08/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Michael Phelps: 'It was pretty cool to chat with Obama!'

In today's show, we focus on Barack Obama's phone calls to US Olympic champions, as well as Vladimir Putin's love for judo. Meanwhile, London mayor Boris Johnson continues to make the headlines, as web users photoshop his failed stunt on a zip wire.
Kim Jong-un is married!
26/07/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Kim Jong-un is married!

In today's international press review, we focus on the war on Syria, Kim Jong-un's new wife, the diplomatic clash at the Olympics and the story of a young boy who managed to fly to Rome without a passport.
Watered-down deal with Peugeot
26/07/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Watered-down deal with Peugeot

Most of the French newspapers focus on the government's aid package for the auto industry, following the announcement that Peugeot could cut 8,000 jobs. We also check out a special Olympics edition of sports newspaper L'Équipe.
Western Intervention in Syria 'Increasingly Likely'
25/07/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Western Intervention in Syria 'Increasingly Likely'

In today's international press review, we focus on the war in Syria. A British think tank believes a Western intervention is "increasingly likely". We also talk about the aftermaths of the Aurora massacre, and the phone-hacking scandal in the UK.
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