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'Syria: two years of crimes'
15/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Syria: two years of crimes'

French papers focus on Syria two years after the beginning of the uprising there. And uprising that Libération says has turned into a civil war and now a war of attrition. Le Figaro says the country is completely divided. Meanwhile, the UK and France say they want to arm Syrian rebels to put pressure on President Bashar al-Assad.
International papers hail pope Francis, but what role did he play during Argentina's brutal dictatorship?
14/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

International papers hail pope Francis, but what role did he play during Argentina's brutal dictatorship?

International papers largely focus on the election of the new pope. Argentina's leading paper Clarin hails it a 'historic day'. Just who is this this Jorge Bergoglio? El Pais describes pope Francis as a humble man who cooks for himself and is a fan of football. But what role did he play during Argentina's brutal dictatorship in the 70s? The Guardian investigates.
Francis: a pope from the South
14/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Francis: a pope from the South

The new pope is on the front page of virtually every newspaper in France today. Papers hail the Catholic Church's decision to elect a non-European pope. But who is this Pope Francis and what challenges does he face?
Who are the three Falkland Islanders who voted to leave the UK?
13/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Who are the three Falkland Islanders who voted to leave the UK?

Rising tensions between North and South Korea draw reactions from across the world. The Guardian says there are genuine reasons to fear an outbreak of hostilities in the region. The Vatican is in an unusual alliance with Iran and Russia against women’s rights. And the Independent tries to track down the three Falkland Islanders who voted to leave the UK.
Late winter snow: could the chaos have been avoided?
13/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Late winter snow: could the chaos have been avoided?

François Hollande’s attempt to boost his approval ratings was a flop according to Le Figaro. Libération investigates the effect of the horse meat scandal on the readymade food industry. And late winter snow throws France into travel chaos.
The next pope will have to be Jesus with an MBA
12/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The next pope will have to be Jesus with an MBA

International papers largely focus on the papal conclave at the Vatican. The Huffington Post gives a list of tips to following the election online. The International Herald Tribune takes a closer look at the mysterious black and white smoke. And the Guardian says the next pope has his work cut out for him.
Pope Academy
12/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Pope Academy

French papers largely focus on the election of the new pope at the Vatican. Libération likens it to a reality TV show 'Pope Academy'. Le Figaro points out that it’s paradoxical that our modern world is so obsessed with such a traditional election. And the Catholic paper la Croix points out how focused journalists are on the smoke that will appear.
Baghdad: City of Corruption
05/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Baghdad: City of Corruption

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 05/03/13: International papers react to elections in Kenya. Yesterday's turnout was big despite memories of electoral violence in 2007. Also, the Independent looks at the situation in Baghdad, 10 years after a US-led intervention there. According to a former minister, the Iraqi government is an "institutionalized kleptocracy". And China Daily takes a closer look at the "new crop of deputies" at the National People’s Congress.
Fake cardinal sneaks into pre-conclave meeting at Vatican
05/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Fake cardinal sneaks into pre-conclave meeting at Vatican

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 05/03/13: Le Figaro is excited about François Hollande’s record low opinion polls. Libération wonders if France should follow the Swiss model to limit the excessive pay of CEOs. Papers also explore whether the next pope could be Asian. And a fake cardinal sneaks into the pre-conclave meeting!
Italia dell'Arte
27/02/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Italia dell'Arte

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 27/02/13: The international papers largely focus on the aftermath of the Italian election and the fatal balloon accident in Egypt. Also, the International Herald Tribune explores an unfolding scandal of sexual assault at a US air base. And the Independent outlines American multi-millionaire Dennis Tito’s plan to send to astronauts to Mars in 2018.
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