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French media pay tribute to Gilles Jacquier

MEDIAWATCH, Wed. 11/1/2012: French reporter Gilles Jacquier is killed in Homs, Syria - the first foreign journalist to die in the country since the uprising began some 10 months ago. Also, a Moroccan anti-establishment rapper faces jail and we finish with a web ad parodying Adobe Photoshop.

By James CREEDON
Daily Beast: 'Washington unnerved'
18/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Daily Beast: 'Washington unnerved'

The Waco blast adds to the ricin poison letters and Boston bombings. Some American media, reporting on a horrendous series of events, have noted a couple of anniversaries: the death of sect leader David Koresh in the Waco siege 20 years ago and Timothy McVeigh's Oklahoma City attack in 1995. Both events took place on a 19th of April.
Not everyone's a Thatcherite, David Cameron
17/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Not everyone's a Thatcherite, David Cameron

There's confusion in the US media as reports circulate of an arrest in connection with the Boston bombing. The FBI quickly deny this and tell journalists to verify information before reporting! Margaret Thatcher’s funeral dominates social media in the UK, while the papers battle it out to condemn or congratulate those in charge of organising the former Prime Minister’s funeral. And in New Zealand, MPs pass legislation to allow same-sex marriage, and celebrate with a song.
Boston bombings: Twitter's pros and cons
16/04/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Boston bombings: Twitter's pros and cons

As with every breaking news event, Twitter is now a central news-gathering resource and as per usual, its merits and demerits are discussed in the aftermath of the tragic bombings at the Boston marathon. Also, disgraced former Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac gives his first TV interview since admitting he had a Swiss bank account... and his "shadow" becomes a talking point!
Eight millionaire ministers...
15/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH

Eight millionaire ministers...

...and other juicy details of "Operation Transparency", or François Hollande's bid to win back public confidence after the Cahuzac tax evasion scandal. All his ministers had to reveal their assets in one fell swoop. Journalists across France were waiting on front of their computers pressing the "refresh" button, waiting for the government website to dish the details!
The Minister and the Chief Rabbi
11/04/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

The Minister and the Chief Rabbi

Another one bites the dust - it seems every week brings its resignation whether it be in the world of politics or religion. After the Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac's tax evasion scandal, now it's France's Chief Rabbi caught in a scandal over plagiarism. His resignation was announced today. Finally, a video of François Hollande as a student is not very flattering.

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