'Why' is the Hardest Question to Answer for the World Media.

In the aftermath of the English riots, newspapers all over the world are turning to talking heads to give their opinion on why these riots took place, how they started, why they escalated and what can be done remedy the situation, from punishment to reform. The general consensus on the key question for the coalition government seems to be getting at the root of the disaffection rather than reacting to the results of the outburst. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/world/europe/14looters.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/europe/Why-London-was-burning/Article1-733105.aspx

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2011-08/14/content_13108272.htm

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,779624,00.html