Each day we offer a sample of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

UK, Guardian: “Chavez Calls For Dieting In Caracas”
Perhaps, the dieting can begin by dieting the number of hogwash speeches he delivers.

Kenya, Kenya Standard: “Did This Man Lie?
He did if his name is George Bush.

Kuwait, Kuwait Times: “Saudi Girls Told To Remain Chaste”
Chaste is OK for some, but then again….

Yemen, Yemen Times: “Police Receive HIV Training”
How to stop it or how to get it?

Finland, Sanomat: “Finland Is Slipping”
Southward I hope where there is warmth.

UAE, Khaleej Times: “Fishermen Fined For Selling Dead Fish”
Something smells rotten about this story.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald: “Wealthy Don’t Want Limelight”
After paying yourselves billions, no wonder why!