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FRANCE
Child sex offender gets 30 years in 'castration' case
A French court has sentenced Francis Evrard, a repeat child sex offender, to 30 years in jail for kidnapping and raping a 5-year-old boy. The case had sparked a national debate about the use of castration in dealing with repeat sex offenders.
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CHINA
Authorities launch website to find parents of abducted children
Since April this year, Chinese police have rescued 2,008 children from gangs looking to sell them on. Authorities have set up a website to try to track down the families of 60 of the youngsters.
FRANCE
Treatment of sex offenders in the spotlight as high profile case starts
The trial of repeat child sex offender Francis Evrard is prompting French officials to take a new look at whether castration should be used as a way to prevent recidivism.
USA
'Balloon Boy' hoax was a reality TV publicity stunt, police say
The runaway balloon saga, in which six-year-old Falcon Heene was reported to have flown away in a home-made helium balloon, was a hoax intended to drum up publicity for a future reality television show, police confirmed.
USA
'Balloon Boy' family accused of hoax, face police charges
The parents of "Balloon Boy" Falcon Heene face police charges for allegedly staging the disappearance of their son, who was thought to have taken off in a balloon craft only to turn up safe in his own home.
USA
'Balloon Boy' found alive at home after media drama
"Balloon Boy" Falcon Heane, a six-year-old boy, was found hiding at his home and had not flown away in a home-made balloon craft as claimed by his brother. His four-hour disappearance caused a media frenzy after the balloon was found to be empty.
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International Press Review
Today we have a look at what various editorials are saying on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Also - coverage of yesterday's earthquakes as well as changing relations between parents and young children.
FOOTBALL
Sir Alex Ferguson defends Man U signing of teenage player
Alex Ferguson has spoken out to defend Manchester United's conduct in the signing of the young player Paul Pogba and deny claims from the midfielder's former club Le Havre that United had paid the 16-year-old's parents.
INFLUENZA A (H1N1)
Schools may close to stem spread of virus
The French government has said that it may close schools to control the spread of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus also known as swine flu.
CHINA
Protesters storm plant after children are poisoned
Chinese media report that angry protesters in Shaanxi province west of Beijing have broken into a smelting plant they say caused at least 600 children to be poisoned, with 154 admitted to hospital.
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