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Is Steve Jobs trying to force us to watch adverts?
The Independent reports on a new patent application in the US which reveals that Apple is in the process of copyrighting software which would force consumers to watch or listen to adverts on its products.
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In the Papers
A daily look at some of the stories in the international papers, with James Creedon
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In the Papers
A daily look at some of the stories in the international papers.
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS
Sarah Palin's enigma
In this edition: Sarah Palin says goodbye to Alaska but is she really going? Barack Obama invites a white policeman and a black professor to the White House for a reconciliatory beer; and controversy over a Rio de Janeiro's new "ecological wall".
USA
Sarah Palin leaves office amid speculation on her political future
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin stepped down on Sunday after bursting onto the US political stage last year as John McCain's presidential running mate. It is unclear if her farewell is a transition into a Washington career or a political finale.
USA
Sarah Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has said she will resign as Alaska's governor by the end of the month and will not seek a second term in office.
IN THE PAPERS
In The Papers
France 24 journalists present a daily round-up of the international press.
UNITED STATES
Palin pledges support for Obama at 'historic moment'
At an annual governors' gathering this week, former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin said she will support the new US president-elect, Barack Obama, calling his election a "historic moment for the country".
UNITED STATES
The Mavericks are back
John McCain returns to the public eye just days after ending a presidential campaign that saw rumours of infighting and high-profile speculation over his choice of vice president, Sarah Palin. But love them or loathe them, this duo just won't quit.
USA - VOTE 2008
McCain dodges cameras to vote in Arizona
As Barack Obama voted in a flood of camera flashes in Illinois, John McCain, accompanied by his wife Cindy, sought to avoid the glare of publicity in his home state, Arizona. Cameras were kept out of his polling station.
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