Latest update: 13/11/2012 

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The BBC in full-blown crisis

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Heads are rolling and its flagship investigative show Newsnight could be axed - we took a look at the BBC's crisis in covering a series of paedophile scandals, partly affecting its own staff. Also, a series of "Sarkozy come back!" songs hit the French web. Finally, Romney's Facebook friends abandon him.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
The face of homophobia
09/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

The face of homophobia

A vicious assault on the streets of Paris has given a face to homophobia. Wilfred de Bruijn was badly beaten up last weekend simply for holding his boyfriend's arm, this in the midst of an increasingly radical and violent movement against gay marriage. He posted a photo of his swollen face on Facebook and within 24 hours it had spread like wildfire across the media. Could Wilfred's face provide the focus for a backlash?
The day that Thatcher dies
08/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

The day that Thatcher dies

Margaret Thatcher is dead and while some pay tribute to her economic legacy online, there is much celebration on the passing of the Iron Lady. We take a look at some tweets, songs and blogs that suggest many don't miss Maggie that much!
Camel stew
05/04/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Camel stew

We take a look at the tragic story of what happened to François Hollande's camel (title may give the ending away....) The French President was offered a camel by Mali's Interim President during a visit there in February. First though, more crooked details from the career of disgraced former Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac. We finish with a diplomatic spat between Argentina and Uruguay.
Might Cahuzac be the first domino?
03/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Might Cahuzac be the first domino?

The Jérôme Cahuzac scandal could be just the beginning - so say journalists working for Mediapart, the website that broke the story on the tax-dodging former budget minister. The opposition UMP party has already called for Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici to stand down amid claims he tried to cover up the scandal. Moscovici denies the claims. Also, who could benefit from the crisis? Finally, one politician's passionate lambasting of Cahuzac wins plaudits.
Cahuzac's day of reckoning
02/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Cahuzac's day of reckoning

François Hollande's former Budget Minister is disgraced. After months of vociferous denials and outright lies, Jérôme Cahuzac has admitted he does indeed possess a Swiss bank account. The man in charge of limiting tax evasion turns out to have been guilty of it himself. Also, Interior Minister Manuel Valls is slammed for supporting Barcelona in tonight's big game between Paris Saint-Germain and the Spanish side. Valls originates from Catalonia.

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