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'He didn’t dare look at me'
30/09/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'He didn’t dare look at me'

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 30/09/11. Germany’s vote to boost the powers of the EU bailout fund is warmly greeted by the French press. The police-arranged confrontation between Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Tristane Banon also gets a lot of attention, with both sticking to their version of events after the two-and-a-half hour meeting.
The suitcase scandal
12/09/2011 - MEDIAWATCH

The suitcase scandal

MEDIA WATCH, Mon. 12/09/11. The French press are calling it the "suitcase scandal". Former President Jacques Chirac and presidential hopeful Dominique de Villepin are accused of accepting "suitcases of cash" from African leaders. Meanwhile, Sarkozy's ex-wife Cécilia is making a comeback via a blog.
Bettencourt scandal: press freedom violated
09/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

Bettencourt scandal: press freedom violated

MEDIA WATCH - Friday September 9, 2011: New developments in the Bettencourt scandal: France's National Police Chief has admitted he launched an illegal investigation to uncover the source of a journalist working for Le Monde. Meanwhile, Socialist Presidential contender Martine Aubry is drawing criticism after she seemingly stormed out of a televised interview.
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I’m a Billionaire: Tax Me!
18/08/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

I’m a Billionaire: Tax Me!

FRENCH PAPERS, Thurs. 18/08/11, The French press investigates mega-rich people who are following in Warren Buffet’s footprints: calling on their governments to tax them more. According to Le Parisien, French billionaires are stingier than their American counterparts.
Rough Justice?
18/08/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Rough Justice?

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Thurs. 18/8/11, Anti-corruption crusader, Anna Hazare, is making headlines across the world. Many people liken him to Gandhi, although critics say this is a protest not a revolution. Meanwhile, the Independent compares sentences given to rioters in the UK versus non-rioters and wonders if the justice system is being too rough?
The Smoking Gun
17/08/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

The Smoking Gun

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Wed. 17/8/11, A letter leaked in The Guardian alleges that senior News of the World figures knew phone hacking was going on. An “anti-corruption crusader” is jailed in India, sparking outrage across the country. And the Independent takes a look at US campaign history and who has the best “battle bus”.
A New Europe?
17/08/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

A New Europe?

FRENCH PAPERS, Wed. 17/08/11, Yesterday’s meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy received mixed reactions in the French press. Le Figaro hails what it calls a “new Europe” while La Tribune says it was more talk than action. Meanwhile, according to L’Express, the doctor reports reveal that the chambermaid accusing Dominique Strauss Kahn of sexual assault was indeed raped.
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“Poison Pills”
16/08/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

“Poison Pills”

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 16/08/11, According to the German press, the country’s banks liken Eurobonds to 'poison pills'. Meanwhile, David Cameron’s solution for broken Britain is tough love and tougher policing. World Youth Day draws criticism for its cost. And Japan reshuffles its nuclear regulatory agency.
Eurobonds: the elephant in the room
16/08/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Eurobonds: the elephant in the room

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 16/08/11, French papers investigate possible reforms of the European Union ahead of a meeting between Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel. Meanwhile, in Spain World Youth Day is about to kick off. The Catholic event has sparked a scandal over its cost.
Post-riot Blame Game
15/08/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Post-riot Blame Game

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 15/08/11, British politicians are tossing around the hot potato of blame in the wake of the London-riots. The International Herald Tribune explores how much gangs were behind the widespread violence. Meanwhile, the China Daily blames excessive consumerism for the snowball effect.
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