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Estranged father of alleged Norwegian gunman 'shocked' and living in France

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon., 25/07/11: The estranged father of the Norwegian shooting suspect turns up in France while French politicians exploit a backlash against the right-wing; thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses gather north of Paris, "pepped" up by a human rights ruling in their favour; and was it a bird, was it a plane, or was it a UFO? No, it was a meteorite bursting over Brittany.

By Rebecca BOWRING
The art of French bashing
27/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

The art of French bashing

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 27/2/2012: "The Artist" scoops five Oscars and sparks some French-bashing in the media. Also, Sarkozy and Hollande each accuse other of being cozier with France's top bosses.
S**t Parisians say
23/02/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

S**t Parisians say

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs 23/2/2012: They're often grumpy and haughty... and here they are summed up in a viral video: "Ce que disent les Parisiens" - Stuff/ S**t Parisians say. This meme started last year with the now infamous "S**t Girls say" video. We take a look at the phenomenon. First, the latest in the Presidential campaign.
Le Huffington Post's DSK dilemma
21/02/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Le Huffington Post's DSK dilemma

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 21/2/2012: Anne Sinclair is the editor of Le Huffington Post. She is also Dominique Strauss Kahn's wife. With Strauss-Kahn in police custody today answering questions about his alleged connections to a Lille-based prostitution ring, we look at how Le Huffington Post covered the story. Also, Sarkozy campaign music, with a twist.
Sarkozy's dramatic campaign music
20/02/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy's dramatic campaign music

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 20/2/2012: Some have compared it to the "Jaws" soundtrack: grandiose, dramatic and full of suspense. Is this Sarkozy's way of telling us he's here to save us from 'The Crisis'? The media reacts. Also, Marine Le Pen in song. Finally, the big story of the day in France: did Jean-Louis Borloo pull out of the Presidential race in exchange for a plum job in a semi-state company?
Murdoch and mutiny at The Sun
17/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Murdoch and mutiny at The Sun

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Friday 17/2/2012: We take a look at Rupert Murdoch's efforts to suppress mutiny at The Sun, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's support for her husband in his bid for re-election, François Hollande and "Google bombing", and finally a couple of pensioners who wed on a big birthday.

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