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UMP: what a joke!

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Social media users are joking about and satirising the UMP's woes - we take a look at some of the best mock-ups. Also, can Nicolas Sarkozy come to the party's rescue? This is perhaps THE most asked question of the day.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Off the record
05/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Off the record

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 05/01/12: French media explore developments in the PIP breast implant controversy after it’s emerged that the French company at the heart of the scandal also made implants for male patients. Meanwhile, French Minister of Training Nadine Morano makes a major slip-up during a radio interview. And journalists explore the future of "off the record" meetings with politicians.
'Nasty piece of work'
04/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Nasty piece of work'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 04/01/12: An alleged insult by François Hollande is getting a lot of attention in the French media. The Socialist presidential candidate reportedly called Nicolas Sarkozy a "nasty piece of work" in off-the-record remarks. Sarkozy supporters have called on Hollande to apologise, while Hollande says his words were taken out of context and has spoken out against a useless controversy.
France and Turkey at odds over Armenian genocide law
22/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

France and Turkey at odds over Armenian genocide law

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 22/12/2011: The National Assembly votes in favour of a law to criminalise denial of the Armenian genocide. Turkey is livid. Also, is Sarkozy on campaign of not? And Kim Jong "2" - how many people have messed up the deceased North Korean leader's name?
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Beckhamania in Paris
22/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Beckhamania in Paris

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 21/12/2011: Le Parisien confirms that 36-year old David Beckham is to move to Paris Saint Germain football club. The French press - and showbiz mags - are all over the story.
Paris is "polluted" by commuters from "banlieue", says Government spokeswoman
20/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Paris is "polluted" by commuters from "banlieue", says Government spokeswoman

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 20/12/2011: Spokeswoman Valérie Pécresse does a "Chirac" in referring to "noisy" immigrants or "banlieusards". We'll take a look at the controversy. Also, Strauss-Kahn is back on the economic forum circuit and causing a stir; Anne Sinclair is "most remarkable woman of the year" and products "Madine France" gain in popularity.

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