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17th October 1961: "Words are important"

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François Hollande acknowledges the massacre of Algerian protestors in 1961 in a key moment for France's official history and French-Algerian relations. Also, "Binders Full of Women" becomes an internet meme after Mitt Romney makes a telling remark during a Presidential debate.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Angelina's choice
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Angelina's choice

We look at the fallout from the Paris Saint-Germain hooliganism, including an incendiary political tweet. Also, was a prize-winning photo taken during the Gaza War last November photoshopped? Finally, there's lots of debate online over Angelina Jolie's decision to have a preventative double mastectomy.
Toulon prostitute remembered by 'grateful sailors'
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Retired sailors have managed to have a plaque erected in memory of "Miquette" in the southern French city of Toulon! We also look at two other stories: criticism of the French elite in the Financial Times and new domain names for Brittany and Paris - .bzh and .paris - give French regions greater visibility on the web.
Bob Dylan and the Legion of Honour
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He has already been awarded the President's Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama, but France seems to be doubting whether Bob Dylan deserves the Legion of Honour. Also, a French anti-racism group sues a national bank, seeking the return of money Haiti paid for the abolition of slavery in 1825. Finally, Mao Zedong's wealthy granddaughter, plus historical figures reimagined for today.
From Japan with Love
09/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

From Japan with Love

François Fillon announces while in Japan that he will be a candidate for the French presidential election in 2017, "no matter what". In other words, he is playing hardball with the other hopefuls, Nicholas Sarkozy and Jean-François Copé. Also, an academic boycott of Israel gets the support of physicist Stephen Hawking and in Senegal, they rap the news!
Charles Ramsey: laughing with him or at him?
08/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Charles Ramsey: laughing with him or at him?

We take a look at the Charles Ramsey phenomenon online - viral videos and instant "hero" status, but is some of the humour at his expense? Also, is Prince Charles being readied for the throne in Britain? Finally, more rain for François Hollande this 8th May bank holiday.

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