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Dominique Strauss-Kahn: 'Leave me alone!'

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Speaking to Le Point magazine, the former head of the IMF says he is sick of being hunted down by the media and underlines that he has never been convicted of any wrongdoing. He gives some details about his unorthodox private life and also shares his regrets and his goals. Also: could Rose have saved Jack in "Titanic"? Finally, a thieving nun is caught on camera.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
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