EUROPEAN HEADLINES

FT – Capital flight darkens economic prospects for emerging markets. First net outflow since 1980s. Uncertainty over Fed rates. Cloud over IMF meeting.

WSJE – Afghan forces move in on Kunduz. Afghan troops swept through buildings in central Kunduz searching for insurgents and explosives after recapturing much of the provincial capital from the Taliban early Thursday.

INYT – For Eastern Europe, a migration paradox. New arrivals unwelcome in the countries where they are needed the most.

FRANCE

Le Monde – Putin’s trap. Russian strikes aim at helping Assad more than defeating ISIS, says NATO.

Les Echos – Air France self-inflicts radical cutbacks. Without an agreement, Air France is to cut lines and jobs once again. Attrition plan to be unveiled Monday.

GERMANY

Frankfurter Allgemeine – Russian Air Force continues attacks in Syria. Criticism about attack targets. Moscow and Washington discuss. Damascus is satisfied.

Suedeutsche Zeitung – We’ve reached the limit. Calls on Chancellor Merkel to limit the number of refugees rigorously now come also from SPD.

ITALY

La Repubblica – USA college massacre. In Oregon, 13 people were killed and 20 wounded by a 20 year old gunman. According to a survivor the shooter was asking people what their religions were.

Il Sole 24 Ore – Pensions, different ways to an early exit. The Jobs Act gives more leeway for a mix with part-time employment. Workers nearing the age of retirement will have access to part-time and will perceive a part of their pension.

POLAND

Gazeta Wyborcza – Master of Craftsman, not Master of Science. Companies fight for young workers who have learnt trade rather than for those who hold a university degree. They offer them a job right away and pay them twice as much as they would pay university graduates.

SPAIN

El Pais – Investors leave emerging countries after years of success. For the first time since 1988, developing economies will see a net exit of resources this year.

Expansion – Hidalgo offers 49% of Globalia to China’s HNA. The company’s chief wants to maintain control, but the remaining shareholders will sell their stake in the company.

UK

The Times – Locum paid £500,000 as costs soar for the NHS. Doctor’s deal reignites row over ‘rip-off’ agencies.

The Guardian – Putin moves to prop up Assad. Russian bombers strike US-backed rebels. Moscow alters claim about targeting Isis. Reports that Iran is preparing ground offensive.

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