Cults in France predict the end of the world in 2012

Today's look at some of the stories in the French media: we focus on the growing influence of cults in France as the Parliament publishes a report on the matter. Also: will cannabis be legalised in France? And the country's biggest TV channel, TF1, is to get rid of its reality TV shows.

MEDIAWATCH

By James CREEDON

James Creedon

Presenter

29/11/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

#mytramexperience: London racist rant video goes viral

MEDIAWATCH, Tues. 29/11/2011: A racist rant on London public transport was caught on video and has gone viral. We take a look at the reaction. Also, US journalists debate how tolerant one should be of crying babies on planes.

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28/11/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

DSK and the return of the conspiracy theories

MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 28/11/2011: The circumstances of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest in New York last May have been put under the microscope by American investigative journalist Edward Jay Epstein. Several "grey areas" are uncovered. Was "DSK" set up? We take a look at some of the coverage in the French press.

24/11/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Green party: political murder'

A peak at what's creating buzz in the French media. Green Party leader Eva Joly is under scrutiny, French President Nicolas Sarkozy seems to contradict himself over foreigners' right to vote, and Marks & Spencer reopens its doors in France for the first time in ten years.

21/11/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Tahrir Square: the revolution continues?

MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 21/11/11: We take a look at reaction on social media to protests in Tahrir Square. Twitter is being used both to organise protesters and also as a platform for them to share their thoughts with the world.

16/11/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Goldman Sachs and Europe's 'inside job'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 15/11/2011. Goldman Sachs has infiltrated senior positions of power across Europe, says Le Monde's London correspondent, Marc Roche. The Prime Ministers of Greece and Italy as well as the new head of the European Central Bank all have close ties to the bank.