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MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Murdoch and mutiny at The Sun
17/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Murdoch and mutiny at The Sun

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Friday 17/2/2012: We take a look at Rupert Murdoch's efforts to suppress mutiny at The Sun, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's support for her husband in his bid for re-election, François Hollande and "Google bombing", and finally a couple of pensioners who wed on a big birthday.
Sarkozy's campaign poster goes viral...with some twists!
16/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy's campaign poster goes viral...with some twists!

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 16/2/2012: Ever quick to pick apart official slogans and posters, internet users in France have uploaded dozens of take-offs of Sarkozy's official campaign poster with the slogan "La France forte" (A strong France). Also, a US correspondent in Paris uses quiches as a metaphor for the French elections. Finally, animal rights group PETA releases a controversial ad that critics say promotes domestic violence.
'Much ado about nothing'
15/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Much ado about nothing'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 15/2/2012: Nicolas Sarkozy has...finally... announced his bid for re-election. The Huffington Post headlined "Tout ça pour ça?" in reference to the relatively late announcement by the president of his candidacy. We take a look at a multimedia-dominated day for Sarkozy: a TV appearance, his first tweet and a Facebook controversy.
Has Facebook killed love?
14/02/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Has Facebook killed love?

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 14/2/2012: A cynical student writing in Le Monde says love has been killed by Facebook. Is he right? Also, France awaits the announcement of Nicolas Sarkozy's running for re-election, expected tomorrow. Finally, François Hollande seems to be more pro-business when speaking to the British press than to his own electorate.
French satirical show sparks stand-off between France and Spain
10/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

French satirical show sparks stand-off between France and Spain

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Fri. 10/2/2011: We take a look at Sarkozy's Facebook page; Morocco tries to woo François Hollande and finally a stand-off between France and Spain over a French satirical show suggesting all Spanish sports stars take drugs!

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