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Adieu Sarkozy?

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The French press picks up on the sheer scale of media interest worldwide in the Toulouse and Montauban killings and the subsequent slaying of Mohamed Merah. Time magazine, for example, has chosen to put Nicolas Sarkozy on the front page of its European edition asking: Adieu? In a piece entitled "French Toast", the magazine argues the economy is still the main issue for French voters, and not security.

MEDIAWATCH
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
Wikileaks protests anti-piracy laws
18/01/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Wikileaks protests anti-piracy laws

MEDIAWATCH, Wed, 18/1/2012: Wikipedia and other prominent websites in the US shut down operations for 24 hours to protest against anti-piracy laws they feel could limit freedom of expression. Also, are French children better behaved?
Costa Concordia captain becomes hate figure
18/01/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Costa Concordia captain becomes hate figure

MEDIAWATCH, Tues. 17/1/2012: We take a look at reaction to the Costa Concordia captain's apparent abandonment of ship long before his panicked passengers were delivered to safety. Also, British Airways falsely announces a crash landing on a Miami-Heathrow flight. Finally, divisions emerge in North Korea's Kim dynasty.
A future where human beings are 'downgraded'
16/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

A future where human beings are 'downgraded'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 16/1/2011: A French short film imagines a future where, as with the credit rating of countries, the "social utility" of human beings could be prescribed and downgraded. Also, French Defence Minister Gérard Longuet likens François Hollande to the captain of the stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship. Finally, today is "Blue Monday" according to some - is it really the grimmest day of the year, or just "churnalism"?
Reaction to France's AAA downgrade
13/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Reaction to France's AAA downgrade

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Fri 13/1/2012: Friday 13th certainly didn't disappoint this month - France's triple-A rating was downgraded by Standard & Poor's after months of rumours. We take a look at some of the initial analysis and reaction online.
A 'trashy' presidential campaign
12/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

A 'trashy' presidential campaign

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 12/1/2011: The UMP party is being slammed for using "trashy" tactics to undermine the left in the run-up to this spring's residential election. Also, is Eva Joly the "Sarah Palin" of France? So says Brigitte Bardot. Finally, another bad headline for DSK and a website to summon Steve Jobs from beyond the grave...

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