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Libération does it again...and "Nipplegate"

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The drama continues as Libération issues another front page targeting Europe's richest man Bernard Arnault for seeking Belgian citizenship - this allegedly to avoid paying inheritance tax. Also, for the time since 9/11, New York papers don't lead with the anniversary of the tragedy on their front pages. This and a few stories featuring nipples (!)...

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
DSK: "Half-man, half-pig"
21/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

DSK: "Half-man, half-pig"

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Clash of the Titan: American CEO slams French workers
20/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Clash of the Titan: American CEO slams French workers

They work three hours a day and take an hour for their lunch break! Quelle horreur! Maurice Taylor is an American CEO (despite his French first name!) and is not too impressed with French workers. He explained to Industrial Recovery Minister Arnaud Montebourg why he had no intention of taking over a beleaguered French tyre factory in Amiens. Also, Valérie Trierweiler crosses swords with Paris Match.
Why is the 'Harlem Shake' so popular?
19/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Why is the 'Harlem Shake' so popular?

We take a look at the latest viral video phenomenon to take the web by storm: the "Harlem Shake". First though, reaction online to the kidnapping of seven French citizens resident in Cameroon.
No tweeting at the conclave!
19/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

No tweeting at the conclave!

Tweeting cardinals will be banned from using their iPhones during the infamously private conclave to elect the next Pope. Also, speculation about where Benedict XVI will reside post-papacy and why. Finally, tweeting from beyond the grave - soon it will be a possibility!
'The Sun' slammed for 'lechery over a corpse'
15/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'The Sun' slammed for 'lechery over a corpse'

Russia has one of the highest car accident rates in the world which has lead many car owners to install so-called "dash-cams" to record possible incidents. This partly explains why this Friday's meteor shower in Russia has been astonishingly well-documented online. Also, The Sun is slammed for a sexy front page photo of the deceased girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius.

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