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18/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Defiant message from Greece'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 18/05/12: The man who could be Greece’s next Prime Minister gives an interview to the Wall Street Journal. Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras say he doesn’t think Europe will cut off spending to Greece. He wants a European solution, but says if push comes to shove, Greece can manage on its own.

18/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

After celebrating, a sense of urgency

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 18/05/12: France’s new government is in the spotlight after holding its first cabinet meeting yesterday. It seems all the papers agree that it’s time for Hollande and his ministers to hit the ground running.

11/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Gay Marriage: Obama and Hollande say 'I do'!

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 11/05/12: Libération reacts to President Barack Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage. The left-leaning daily points out that President elect François Hollande promised to legalise homosexual marriage and adoption during his campaign.

11/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Thank you Mr. President'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 11/05/12: Lots of international papers are reacting to Barack Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage. The International Herald Tribune applauds Obama for staking a claim to the moral high ground. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal calls it a political re-election calculation on his part.

20/04/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Does the left scare the financial markets?'

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 21/04/12: Nicolas Sarkozy says he’s ready for round two. In an exclusive interview with right-leaning newspaper Le Figaro, the French president says that if his rival François Hollande wins, it will be catastrophic for the French economy. But left-leaning newspaper Libération says the financial markets aren’t scared by the left and have in fact anticipated a Socialist win in both the presidential and parliamentary elections.

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20/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Sarkozy’s tactical electoral dilemma

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 21/04/12: With the French presidential election just days away, Sarkozy is in deep trouble according to the International Herald Tribune, which says the French president is facing a tactical electoral dilemma. The daily says that if he is defeated, the implications would radiate well beyond Paris. Meanwhile, the US press explores the Secret Service prostitution scandal.

13/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Loss of face'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 13/04/12: Papers across Asia react to North Korea’s failed rocket launch. South Korea’s Hankook Ilbo says North Korea’s self-esteem is "shattered". Japan’s Sankei calls it a considerable "loss of face". Meanwhile, the Independent explores whether Bahrain is indeed safer than London, following comments from the former British police chief John Yates.

13/04/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande in the spotlight

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 06/04/12: With now just nine days to go before round one of the presidential election, François Hollande is on the cover of several French dailies. The Socialist candidate gives an exclusive 9-page interview to Libération where he outlines his program and says he "must succeed".

06/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Shortage Scrambles Eastern Europe's Egg Hunt'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 06/04/12: According to Le Figaro, ECOWAS is the only organisation that could legitimately intervene in Mali to ensure stability now that the country is cut in two. But the French daily points out that the "white helmets" aren’t experienced or ready. Meanwhile, an egg shortage in Eastern Europe drives prices up jjust ahead of Easter.

06/04/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Sarkozy’s Economic Manifesto: Déjà Vu

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 06/04/12: French President Nicolas Sarkozy gets a lot of attention in the French press after he unveiled his economic manifesto on Thursday. But many papers point out that his programme isn’t all that new.