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Tweets at dawn on election day

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As polls open in the US, we take a look at how social media is relaying voters' experience, as they stand in line to cast their ballots. Number-crunchers come in for criticism from the press, as statisticians try to "call" the election before time, and media outlets try to outdo each other in providing sophisticated electoral graphics!

MEDIAWATCH
By Olivia Salazar-Winspear
Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was attacked by a panda
23/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Valéry Giscard d'Estaing was attacked by a panda

A former French president has revealed he was once jumped upon by a panda, this while visiting Vincennes Zoo on the outskirts of Paris during his stint as head of state. The incident had never been spoken about in the press until now. First, however, a look at the heroes of Woolwich - those who intervened to prevent Wednesday's attack in London from getting further out of hand.
Machete murder live on Twitter
22/05/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Machete murder live on Twitter

We start with early coverage of the machete murder in Woolwich, London. Also, Femen protest against a suicide yesterday at Notre Dame cathedral. Dominique Venner appears to have killed himself in protest against gay marriage. Finally, Silvio Berlusconi sings in French!
Blood on the Church floor
21/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Blood on the Church floor

A dramatic suicide in Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral puts the spotlight back on gay marriage in France. Dominique Venner - a far-right essayist - posted a final message on his blog earlier today emphasising his opposition to gay marriage, "a despicable law". Also, some amateur videos of the Oklahoma tornado, Russian suspicions of vote-rigging at Eurovision and a 19-year-old student who staged his own kidnapping because of bad grades.
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Where is Wally / Bouteflika?
20/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Where is Wally / Bouteflika?

Confusion reigns over the health of Algeria's President Bouteflika, who was brought to Paris in April for treatment. Two Algerian newspapers have been censored over information regarding his condition. Also, we look at opposition online to Yahoo's takeover of Tumblr. Finally, two days on from Denmark's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest, there is still much discussion online about the weirder acts and the politics of voting.
Hollande "the turkey"
17/05/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Hollande "the turkey"

Hollande continues to sink in the polls despite a media offensive and on top of this Melenchon calls him a "turkey". Meanwhile, Jérôme Cahuzac - France's disgraced former Budget Minister -is planning a political comeback. Also, and Christian Democrat MP Christine Boutin has her Facebook page covered in "poo smilies" to protest an outburst over Angelina Jolie's recent mastectomy.

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