13/10/2012 10:33
International press at a glance
BBC
The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for six decades of work in advancing peace in Europe.
Reuters
The European Union provisionally approved new economic sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme on Friday, with senior diplomats giving their backing to measures against Tehran's banking sector, industry and shipping.
The USA Today
The White House is defending Vice President Biden over his debate statement that "we weren't told" about requests for more security at a U.S. Consulate in Libya before the Sept. 11 attack that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three others.
The Guardian
Turkey has scrambled fighter jets to its border with Syria for the first time since warning its southern neighbour that fast escalating tensions between the two former allies could lead to war.
Daily Mail
Violent protests flare up again in Cairo as religious and democratic groups clash following President Morsi's 100th day in power. Hundreds of protesters have clashed in Cairo after chants against the new Islamist president angered the crowd.
Voice of America
The presence in Turkey of thousands of refugees from the conflict in Syria is causing tensions in some communities. Residents of some Turkish towns with large refugee populations have called for them to leave. But other Turks are welcoming them.