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Jeremy Hunt's broken bell

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The media are in overdrive analysing how Olympic athletes will use Twitter, what restrictions are being placed on them, and whether networks will crash because of overuse... Social media has developed massively since the Beijing Olympics. Also, British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt provides the image of the day with a broken bell!

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
French media pay tribute to Gilles Jacquier
11/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

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.
French Politicians and Twitter: a Love-Hate Relationship
06/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

French Politicians and Twitter: a Love-Hate Relationship

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 06/01/2012: French Minister Nadine Morano's Twitter use begs the question: can politicians and Twitter get along? Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's charity is under fire for alleged corruption. Christian-Democrat Party leader Christine Boutin threatens to vote for Sarkozy's rival François Bayrou if she doesn't get the signatures she needs to run for president. And Belgian fast food chain Quick has a Darth Vador burger out to celebrate Star Wars' return to the silver screen.
Off the record
05/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Off the record

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 05/01/12: French media explore developments in the PIP breast implant controversy after it’s emerged that the French company at the heart of the scandal also made implants for male patients. Meanwhile, French Minister of Training Nadine Morano makes a major slip-up during a radio interview. And journalists explore the future of "off the record" meetings with politicians.
'Nasty piece of work'
04/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Nasty piece of work'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 04/01/12: An alleged insult by François Hollande is getting a lot of attention in the French media. The Socialist presidential candidate reportedly called Nicolas Sarkozy a "nasty piece of work" in off-the-record remarks. Sarkozy supporters have called on Hollande to apologise, while Hollande says his words were taken out of context and has spoken out against a useless controversy.
France and Turkey at odds over Armenian genocide law
22/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

France and Turkey at odds over Armenian genocide law

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 22/12/2011: The National Assembly votes in favour of a law to criminalise denial of the Armenian genocide. Turkey is livid. Also, is Sarkozy on campaign of not? And Kim Jong "2" - how many people have messed up the deceased North Korean leader's name?
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