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12/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Gilles Jacquier: 'French ideals have triumphed'

Papers look at the death of the French journalist Gilles Jacquier in Homs in Syria. There's also coverage of the death of the Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan in Tehran. As well reports on Haiti, two years on from the quake. Also, power napping in the office. That's the focus for this Thursday 12th January 2012.

12/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

The French - 'Les Slackeurs'?

Papers report on the death of France 2 television journalist Gilles Jacquier in Homs in Syria. They also look at a new study showing that the French work "six weeks less per year than the Germans". Other stories include a workers' protest at Père Lachaise cemetery, and the viability of France's nuclear industry. That's the focus for this Thursday 12th January 2012.

11/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Rwanda genocide report: 'irrefutable'

The papers today look at a French judicial investigation into the Rwandan genocide, as well as one of the issues in the current presidential campaign - tax breaks for families. And there's a report that judges want to check Sarkozy's campaign accounts for 2007. That's the focus for this Wednesday, 11th January 2012.

11/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Is one of the Republicans 'a Chinese sleeper agent'?

Mitt Romney has the momentum after New Hampshire. While he is seen as one the moderates in the Republican race, one comment writer says he is an "extremist". Much of the media buzz also centres on a video portrayal of Jon Huntsman - third in New Hampshire - which depicts him as the "Manchurian Candidate". That's the focus for this press review, on Wednesday 11th January 2012.

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10/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Israel prepares for Iran to test nuclear bomb this year'

Israel "has begun thinking the unthinkable", says The Times. It reports that Israeli officials think they will have to deal with a nuclear-armed Iran this year. That, and Mahmoud Ahmedinejad's tour of Latin American countries, is the focus for this look at the world's papers, Tuesday 10th January 2012.

10/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Ooh! Aah! Cantona!

Eric Cantona steps in. The Manchester United football legend wants to join the French presidential election campaign, not to get the top job but to urge the main candidates to address France's housing problem. Unemployment, too, makes the front pages following the liquidation of cross-Channel ferry company SeaFrance. That's the focus for this look at the French press, Tuesday 10th January 2012.

09/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Yes, Mistress Angela, I deserve to be punished'

We look at what the papers are saying about Syria and the eurozone crisis. We also turn to the local papers in Nigeria, where there's a general strike underway, and South Africa, which is marking the ANC's 100th anniversary. And there's some un-coverage of "No Pants Day". That's the focus for this Monday 9th January, 2012.

09/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande and Sarkozy almost neck-and-neck

The presidential election campaign grabs most of the headlines with the four main players - François Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy, Marine Le Pen and François Bayrou - each given prominence. That, and the controversial 'Robin Hood' tax, is the focus for this look at the French papers, Monday 9th January 2012.

06/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Memory loss begins at 45'

Does leaner mean weaker? That's the question after US President Barack Obama announces a shift in military objectives and Pentagon budget cuts. We also look at the stand-off with Iran, changes in Burma and er...memory loss...er, I can't remember...oh yes, it begins at 45. That's the focus for this press review for Friday 6th January, 2012.

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06/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Who does Joan of Arc belong to?

Today is the 600th anniversary of Joan of Arc's birth and papers look at how politicians in France are co-opting her image. Threats to France's AAA rating also feature, as does a report on how two French hostages were killed in Niger last January. That's the focus for this French press review, Friday 6th January 2012.