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France rapped on the knuckles over Roma
15/09/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

France rapped on the knuckles over Roma

In today's French papers- the government is under fire on all sides, over secret service investigations into journalists' sources, the treatment of Roma and what immigration minister Eric Besson knew about a letter circulated to local authorities telling them to dismantle Roma camps.
British tabloids in hot water over illegal phone tapping allegations.
06/09/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

British tabloids in hot water over illegal phone tapping allegations.

In today's international papers- British tabloid the News of the World is in hot water over phone tapping allegations, the Spanish press is sceptical about Basque terrorist group ETA's ceasefire plans and Belgium is closer than ever to splitting in two.
France goes on strike in protest against pension reform plans
06/09/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

France goes on strike in protest against pension reform plans

In today's French newspapers, a huge row has broken out between the government and unions over plans to raise the retirement age.
President Obama comes under fire in the Muslim world- for not doing enough back Ground Zero mosque
16/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

President Obama comes under fire in the Muslim world- for not doing enough back Ground Zero mosque

In the international press review- Barack Obama comes under fire from the Pakistani press for his muted support for the Ground Zero mosque, this year's school leavers could face the worst prospects in decades, and by 2050 we could all be eating artificial meat grown in industrial vats.
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Celebrities launch appeal against Iranian stoning.
16/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Celebrities launch appeal against Iranian stoning.

In today's French newspapers- celebrities launch an appeal against the stoning of an Iranian woman, President Sarkozy's security policy comes under fire on both left and right, and France's swimmers clean up at the European Championship.
Pakistani newspapers attack President Zardari over his trip to Europe.
09/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Pakistani newspapers attack President Zardari over his trip to Europe.

In Monday's international press review- the Pakistani newspapers savage President Asif Ali Zardari, anti-sex trafficking activists launch a campaign to boycott Craigslist, and countries try and sell themselves abroad - through edible diplomacy.
Notorious polygamist hits headlines again, this time accused of rape.
09/08/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Notorious polygamist hits headlines again, this time accused of rape.

In today's French press, a notorious polygamist hits the headlines again, French teenagers get hooked on downloadable drugs and speedy snails compete in a very French race.
Oil giants are in yet more trouble - Exxon's been accused of funding climate change deniers
19/07/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Oil giants are in yet more trouble - Exxon's been accused of funding climate change deniers

In the international press: oil giants are in hot water, neo-Nazi groups have taken patrolling the Arizona border into their own hands, and there's a boom in cosmetic surgery among Indian teenagers.
200 year old champagne found in a shipwreck- and it's still drinkable!
19/07/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

200 year old champagne found in a shipwreck- and it's still drinkable!

In today's French newspapers: the police are under fire for reacting too harshly to riots in Grenoble, the scandal grows around Labour minister Eric Woerth, and 200 year old champagne has been found at the bottom of the sea.
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