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Where is Liu Xiaobo?

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The Chinese press is euphoric at a win for Mo Yan. He is this year's Nobel literature laureate. The Bangkok Post, along with other world papers, meanwhile, is asking where Liu Xiaobo is. Liu, a political dissident, won the Nobel peace prize in 2010 and remains in prison though his exact whereabouts are unknown. That, and more, in this look at the world papers Friday 12th October, 2012.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
Switzerland: "Minarets ban betrays the fear of Islam"
30/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Switzerland: "Minarets ban betrays the fear of Islam"

In today’s international press review, we look at what the Swiss newspapers say about the ban on minarets.
"The Swiss say NON to minarets"
30/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

"The Swiss say NON to minarets"

In today’s French press review, we look at Switzerland’s decision to ban the construction of minarets.
Dubai: "Panic spreads in stock markets"
27/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Dubai: "Panic spreads in stock markets"

In today’s press review, we look at Dubai’s main investment company that announced a $59 billion debt.
India remembers the Mumbai attacks one year ago today
26/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

India remembers the Mumbai attacks one year ago today

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Editorials in India’s newspapers are asking whether lessons have been learnt since the Mumbai attacks one year ago and how the catastrophe should be remembered, if at all.
Roman Polanski to be placed under house arrest
26/11/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Roman Polanski to be placed under house arrest

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Several French papers lead with Roman Polanski. The film director is to be placed under house arrest in his Swiss residence pending deportation to the US on rape charges dating back 30 years.

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