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A new app on Facebook called Facedeal allows for facial recognition of users at various commercial premises. Critics say it's a slippery slope towards further privacy infringement online. Also, famous French philosopher Bernard Henri-Lévy calls on Hollande to intervene in Syria, this after having a decisive role in convincing Sarkozy to intervene in Libya. However, he's being met with a closed door.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
"Cheapo Sarko" ducks paying the bill
13/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

"Cheapo Sarko" ducks paying the bill

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 13/10/2011: Sarkozy gets a round of drinks in a café... but walks out without paying the bill! But first, more analysis of the Socialist party primaries and last night's big debate. Also, how does the French primary compare to an American one?
Socialist front-runners trade insults
12/10/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Socialist front-runners trade insults

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 12/10/2011: "Soft balls", "twisted", "Mr. Zero", "liar"... these are the various high opinions shared by François Hollande and Martine Aubry about the other. They debate each other tonight in a key moment in the Socialist Party primary. Also, Hollande's ex-partner Ségolène Royal endorses his campaign.
Ségolène cries, Montebourg defies and DSK grows a beard
10/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Ségolène cries, Montebourg defies and DSK grows a beard

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 10/10/2011: The Socialist primary threw up some big surprises, not least of all Arnaud Montebourg's whopping 17% of the vote. The anti-globalisation candidate could now be the kingmaker in next Sunday's second round. Also: Ségolène Royal's tears and Dominique Strauss-Kahn's beard!
Reaction to Steve Jobs' death
06/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Reaction to Steve Jobs' death

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs 6/10/2011: Eulogies and tributes abound across the media upon Steve Jobs' death. We take a look at the coverage online.
Socialist primaries: who gets the trendy 'bobo' vote?
05/10/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Socialist primaries: who gets the trendy 'bobo' vote?

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed 5/10/2011: The Socialist presidential hopefuls hold a TV debate tonight for the third time ahead of the first round of primaries this Sunday. But out of the six candidates, who will get the "trendy" vote?

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