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Russian Elections 2012: 'Macho' Putin Vs 'Liberal' Medvedev
16/08/2011 - Russia

Russian Elections 2012: 'Macho' Putin Vs 'Liberal' Medvedev

It is a battle between two men which will determine the fate of one of the world's largest and politically important countries. And yet it is a battle many know little about, and a battle in which the two have yet to reveal their full intentions. It is the battle between Dimitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin for Russia, ahead of elections next March. The two are already jockeying for position in a public relations battle in which they both have very different images.
Britain vs France: pension reform
11/10/2010 - UK

Britain vs France: pension reform

The French government's decision to amend pension reform laws has sparked outrage in France. Raising the retirement age from 60 to 62 and the age on full state pensions from 65 to 67 has set off numerous protests across the country. But over the other side of the Channel, some British pensioners are already continuing to work past retirement age - they say it's not about the money, but about keeping themselves active.
Ready to run: is Sarah Palin gearing up for a presidential campaign?
13/09/2010 - The International Press Review

Ready to run: is Sarah Palin gearing up for a presidential campaign?

Is Sarah Palin getting ready to run for president? The Guardian takes a look at the steps she has taken to gear up for the race and ensure her victory.
France says goodbye to cinema icon
13/09/2010 - The French Press Review

France says goodbye to cinema icon

Famous French director Claude Chabrol has died at the age of 80. The filmmaker was a founder of the New Wave movement and known for his love of life and food.
Britain wants to make more babies at home
23/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Britain wants to make more babies at home

The Ground Zero Memorial is stirring up quite a controversy, while Britain hopes to make more babies at home.
France sends Roma people home, home to nothing
23/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

France sends Roma people home, home to nothing

The Roma people are at the heart of a controversy here in France, with the government looking to expel 850 of them by the end of the month. Even the pope had a few French words to say about that.
US oil spill: the French lend a hand
01/07/2010 - FOCUS

US oil spill: the French lend a hand

French company Ecoceane has finally been authorised to send a dozen innovative de-pollution vessels to help with the clean-up effort of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Clotilde Reiss: Is she a spy?
18/05/2010 - The French Press Review

Clotilde Reiss: Is she a spy?

One story dominates the French press today: Did Clotilde Reiss work for France's secret service?
Scientists agree: It's unclear whether mobile phones increase the risk of cancer
18/05/2010 - The International Press Review

Scientists agree: It's unclear whether mobile phones increase the risk of cancer

The Independent welcomes the new government to "the house of pain" and takes a look at the lessons it should have learned since taking power a week ago. And the same study, but a different stories. The world's papers don't agree on how to interpret a 10-year study about links between mobile phone use and brain cancer.
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Clotilde Reiss: Is she a spy?
18/05/2010 - The French Press Review

Clotilde Reiss: Is she a spy?

Two stories dominate the French press today: Did Clotilde Reiss work for France's secret service? And will taxing the wealthy more, get the French to work past the current retirement age?
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