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'Sex, phone calls and videotape'
09/12/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Sex, phone calls and videotape'

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 09/12/11. The French papers are buzzing about recently released surveillance footage from the Sofitel hotel. The video shows Dominique Strauss-Kahn checking out of the New York hotel where he was accused of committing attempted rape and show his accuser appearing to act out the alleged attack. Meanwhile, another scandal is beginning to emerge, this time concerning allegations of corruption at the Pas-de-Calais branch of the Socialist Party.
'Carlos has lost little of his bravado'
07/11/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Carlos has lost little of his bravado'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 07/11/11, Many international dailies react to the ongoing political upheaval in Greece. China Daily is critical of outgoing Prime Minister Papandreou, accusing him of fanning the flames of the euro crisis. Meanwhile, "Carlos the Jackal" goes on trial in France. According to the New York Times, despite time and age he still "retains his bluster".
The word of the day: austerity
07/11/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

The word of the day: austerity

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 07/11/11, Austerity is the word of the day in the French press. Prime Minister François Fillon is set to unveil a series of austerity measures to tighten France’s belt. Le Figaro hails Fillon and President Sarkozy, saying that the times are tough and austerity measures are what is needed. Meanwhile, Socialist Presidential candidate François Hollande gives an interview to left-leaning Libération, saying he too agrees that austerity measures are needed to save the economy.
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'EU: I will survive'
28/10/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'EU: I will survive'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 28/10/11. European papers examine the aftermath of the Brussels summit. Germany's Die Welt says although European leaders proved they could work together in times of crises, a major problem remains. The Independent says cracks are appearing in the EU between eurozone and non-eurozone countries. Meanwhile, Gulf News says the rise of political Islam is not something to get alarmed about. And Slumdog Millionaire goes from fiction to reality.
'Sarkozy celebrates Sarkozy'
28/10/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Sarkozy celebrates Sarkozy'

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 28/18/11. The eurozone debt crisis continues to dominate the French press. Many papers focus on how Nicolas Sarkozy came out looking after the summit in Brussels and following a televised interview he gave last night. Left-leaning Libération compares him to Napoleon Bonaparte, "going solo" in an old-fashioned way. Right-leaning Le Figaro says Sarkozy did indeed save the day and applauds his truthful approach.
An Unlikely Suspect
14/10/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

An Unlikely Suspect

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 14/10/11, Several international papers focus on the alleged Iranian-backed plot to kill a Saudi diplomat in Washington. The International Herald Tribune profiles an alleged suspect in the case and says “he seems to be more a stumbling opportunist than a calculating killer”. The International Herald Tribune says the US and its allies must use sanctions against Iran, while the Wall Street Journal suggests a military response is needed.
The Home Stretch
14/10/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

The Home Stretch

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 14/10/11, It’s the last stretch before round two of the Socialist Primaries. French papers focus on how the two candidates are gearing up. Martine Aubry gives an interview to 20 Minutes accusing François Hollande of being the ‘system’s candidate’ fabricated by a system of media and opinion polls. Meanwhile, the Dominique Strauss Kahn/ Tristane Banon scandal is also in the press after prosecutors dropped an inquiry into attempted rape due to a lack of proof.
The ‘food insecure’ Muppet
10/10/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

The ‘food insecure’ Muppet

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 10/10/11. The Guardian welcomes the high turnout in round one of the Socialist Primary in France - the opposition has turned into a "capable contender", says the paper. The "Occupy Wall Street" movement continues to get a lot of coverage. And a new Muppet made a special appearance on Sesame Street last night. Her name is Lily and she’s "food insecure".
'The Duel'
10/10/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'The Duel'

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 10/10/11. Round one of the Socialist Party Primaries is all over the French press today. Left-leaning Libération applauds the new system, saying it gives more power to the people. Right-leaning daily Le Figaro wonders whether it was a good move for the Socialist Party to hold the primaries. It predicts a caustic week in the lead-up to round two.
'Blast off Tiangong-1!'
30/09/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

'Blast off Tiangong-1!'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 30/09/11. Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh gives an interview to Time and the Washington Post - his first since returning to Yemen last week. China launches a space module, the first step towards a plan to build a space station around 2020. China Daily assures there is no hidden motive and that the space flight is in service of science.
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