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'Copé's concerns about Syria'

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French papers, Friday 10th August 2012: Le Monde looks at the extended reaction to Nicolas Sarkozy's comments on Syria; Libération examines why a decision by France's top court is good news for the President; and Le Figaro says camping is making a comeback!

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI

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ECB announces it will... make an announcement
03/08/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

ECB announces it will... make an announcement

Months after gunman Mohamed Merah was shot dead in a police raid, neighbours are still paying for the damage to their homes. And in lighter news, the French drive south for the summer - almost every single one of them. Brace for backed-up traffic... maybe it’s time to catch up on those philosophy podcasts.
Supporting Syrian rebels, taxing finance and roaming Africa
02/08/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Supporting Syrian rebels, taxing finance and roaming Africa

The world papers focus on secret orders from Washington to support Syrian rebels, Hillary Clinton's 11-day African tour which is perhaps not just about democracy and development, and a tax on international finance to combat poverty which was supposed to be global, but begins in France.
France goes for gold, but no medals for the government?
02/08/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

France goes for gold, but no medals for the government?

The French papers focus on good news for France's athletes at the Olympics, but disappointment at the new government's lack of ambitious reforms so far - this as ministers depart for their summer break.
Saudi women Olympians, arming Syrian rebels, and Romney goes home
01/08/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Saudi women Olympians, arming Syrian rebels, and Romney goes home

The world’s papers sweep from embattled Saudi Olympians to an argument for arming Syrian rebels, with a glance at a tour just wrapped up by US presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Trouble for fasting in one country, and for breaking it in another
01/08/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Trouble for fasting in one country, and for breaking it in another

Muslims get into trouble for breaking their fast in Algeria – and for maintaining it in France. Plus, it’s almost summer time for France’s politicians, so the newspapers are grading the class of 2012, the government of Jean-Marc Ayrault - and guess who comes out on top?
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