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- Brazil - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy - feminism - Kim Jong-un - media - television


The limits of jokes and hoaxes

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A Brazilian TV show comes in for criticism after scaring the wits out of unsuspecting "candid camera" participants. Also, a Chinese news site reports American satire as fact: no, Kim Jong-un is NOT in fact the World's Sexiest Man 2012! Finally, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy guest-edits Vogue and gets in trouble with feminists.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
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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When yes means no
08/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

When yes means no

MEDIA WATCH FRANCE, Thu. 08/09/11: François Hollande in hot water as he votes for the austerity plan he hates...by mistake. Hollande's ex-partner Ségolène Royale slates her closest rivals. Meanwhile, Coca Cola's tax moan gets lawmakers in a fizz. Plus, we' take a look at the 24-year-old web broadcasting sensation and hitting the jackpot in San Malo
From reality TV to the Elysée?
07/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

From reality TV to the Elysée?

MEDIA WATCH FRANCE, Wed. 7/9/11: Sarkozy's ex-communication adviser insults the French Sports Minister and is subsequently suspended; the winner of France's Big Brother show makes a bid for the presidency; a film about miscarried justice not welcome in northern France; and how a low-sex marriage can pay dividends.
How 9/11 changed web journalism
06/09/2011 - MEDIA WATCH

How 9/11 changed web journalism

MEDIA WATCH FRANCE, Tue. 6/9/11: a former news editor at the Libération newspaper reflects on 9/11 as a seminal moment for web journalists; plus what just might be the most controversial photo of the terror attacks; and why a French basketball reporter has put Lithuania's nose out of joint.

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