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Obama humbled
02/08/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Obama humbled

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 02/08/11. The US debt crisis continues to dominate international papers. The International Herald Tribune says it highlights a deeper democracy crisis in the US. Meanwhile, Turkish paper Hurriyet looks at the recent resignation of top military officers and wonders what it means for the country. According to the paper, there is no need to exaggerate the incident. It's just proof that civilians are in the driving seat.
Too soft on the Americans?
29/07/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Too soft on the Americans?

The US debt crisis deadline looms. One paper advises a Ronald Reagan-style approach to hammering out a compromise, while another wonders whether the credit ratings agencies are too soft on the Americans. That's the focus for this international press review, Friday 29th July 2011.
Gay Syrian Blogger a Hoax?
09/06/2011 - International press review

Gay Syrian Blogger a Hoax?

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS: My last press review! Andy Carvin of National Public Radio has gained notoriety via Twitter for debunking stories that the mainstream press gullibly lap up. Now the man described a “one-man newsroom” has turned his attention to a supposed gay blogger in Syria who was kidnapped. Also: coverage of political unrest in Yemen; suggestions that the Saudi royal family is “buying peace”; Hungary 8 months after the toxic flood…
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Maher al-Assad: more powerful than his brother Bashar?
08/06/2011 - International press review

Maher al-Assad: more powerful than his brother Bashar?

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Wed, 8/6/2011: We look at Robert Fisk's take on the Syrian unrest in The Independent. In the New York Times, an article on the Bashar al-Assad's brother Maher. Some say he has more power than the Syrian President. Elsewhere, unrest in Yemen, bizarre weather patterns and Merkel gives Hillary Clinton an unusual gift.
Anthony Weiner is latest “perv”
07/06/2011 - International press review

Anthony Weiner is latest “perv”

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues., 7/6/2011: Just weeks after the New York Daily News headlined on the Strauss-Kahn case with “Le Perv”, the New York Post calls US Congressman Anthony Weiner an “internet perv” this morning. Weiner exchanged lewd photos of himself on Twitter and yesterday made a “cringe-inducing” public apology.
"Dear France, I used to love you, but we're over"
02/06/2011 - International Press Review

"Dear France, I used to love you, but we're over"

Thursday's international papers have plenty to say about the relationship between sex and politics in France. We look at two women columnists in the US saying they've had enough of French machismo. Meanwhile, Chile digs up a 30 year old murder mystery, and a man in California comes up with an unusual way of getting back a stolen laptop.
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Despot the difference: what do Muammar Gaddafi and Sepp Blatter have in common?
01/06/2011 - International Press Review

Despot the difference: what do Muammar Gaddafi and Sepp Blatter have in common?

In Wednesday's international papers, we take a look at why Pakistan has become the most dangerous country in the world to be a journalist, check out the reaction in Spain to Germany blaming its cucumbers for an E. coli outbreak, and witness Sepp Blatter becoming the British tabloids' new hate figure - The Sun is even comparing him to Muammar Gaddafi.
FIFA: “Crisis? What crisis?”
31/05/2011 - International press review

FIFA: “Crisis? What crisis?”

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues., 31/5/2011: Sepp Blatter claims FIFA is not midst of a crisis. We look at reaction in the British press. Meanwhile, Charlie Brooker compares venerating footballers to venerating shire horses in The Guardian. Also, a look at a dangerous new drug called “oxi” which has devastated many lives in Brazil.
Is the Cookie Monster communist?
30/05/2011 - International press review

Is the Cookie Monster communist?

INTERNATIONAL PAPER, Mon., 30/5/2011: At the end of today’s press review, a look at whether Sesame Street is left-wing propaganda. First though, a look at the endgame in Serbia for Ratko Mladic; Iran’s bid to ban the internet; and an identity crisis for French-Americans after the Strauss-Kahn case.
US press laments end of Oprah Winfrey Show
25/05/2011 - International press review

US press laments end of Oprah Winfrey Show

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Wed., 25/5/2011: Oprah Winfrey’s last show will be broadcast in the US today. The American press analyses and reacts. Also, the Obamas meet the Windsors; airstrikes intensify in Libya and...marmite is banned in Denmark!
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