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Twitter has become a battleground in the current war between the Israeli army and Hamas. We take a look at a communications exercise online, as well as the tragic story of a BBC cameraman who lost his baby son in a rocket attack. Also, The Economist engages in some French-bashing... again!

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
'Pedophile!', 'shame!': French MEPs trade insults in Strasbourg
15/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

'Pedophile!', 'shame!': French MEPs trade insults in Strasbourg

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 15/9/2011: A Twitter fight between NATO and the Taliban in Afghanistan; Jean-Marie Le Pen and Daniel Cohn-Bendit trade insults in the European Parliament; one French minister's latest gaffe; and finally, Apple withdraws its controversial "Jew or not Jew?" application.
Michel Houellebecq goes missing
14/09/2011 - MEDIAWATCH

Michel Houellebecq goes missing

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 14/9/2011: Writer Michel Houellebecq is on the missing list; the Socialists gear up for the first big primaries debate tomorrow; Strauss-Kahn may give his first interview this Sunday since his arrest in May; and what did Jackie Kennedy think of the French?
New iPhone app: antisemitic or not?
13/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

New iPhone app: antisemitic or not?

MEDIAWATCH, Tues 13/9/2011. A new iPhone application, "Jew or Not Jew?" is causing a stir here in France. The creator is himself Jewish and says it is "intended for fun", but anti-racism group SOS Racisme has threatened to take Apple to court if they do not withdraw the application.
The suitcase scandal
12/09/2011 - MEDIAWATCH

The suitcase scandal

MEDIA WATCH, Mon. 12/09/11. The French press are calling it the "suitcase scandal". Former President Jacques Chirac and presidential hopeful Dominique de Villepin are accused of accepting "suitcases of cash" from African leaders. Meanwhile, Sarkozy's ex-wife Cécilia is making a comeback via a blog.
Bettencourt scandal: press freedom violated
09/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

Bettencourt scandal: press freedom violated

MEDIA WATCH - Friday September 9, 2011: New developments in the Bettencourt scandal: France's National Police Chief has admitted he launched an illegal investigation to uncover the source of a journalist working for Le Monde. Meanwhile, Socialist Presidential contender Martine Aubry is drawing criticism after she seemingly stormed out of a televised interview.
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