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Come on, dance the Algerian version of Gangnam Style

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The French government says it wants an end to racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic messages being posted on Twitter. We also look at You Tube's move to enforce its video view count policy - two billion video views have been removed. Finally, we play a YouTube video that had us in stitches here in the newsroom. It shows Algerian men strutting their stuff Gangnam Style!

MEDIAWATCH
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
Insults and unflattering cartoons: the end of the Entente Cordiale?
15/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Insults and unflattering cartoons: the end of the Entente Cordiale?

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 15/12/2011: Mud slinging between Sarkozy and Cameron...AGAIN (although mainly in one direction), as well as a highly offensive depiction of the Brits on the front of Charlie Hebdo, might lead one to believe that official relations between France and Britain have hit a new low. This as well as reaction to the Chirac verdict in today's Mediawatch.
Mitt Romney speaks French? Quelle horreur!
14/12/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Mitt Romney speaks French? Quelle horreur!

MEDIAWATCH, Wed. 14/12/2011: Mitt Romney "haters" have found the perfect tool to attack the Republican presidential hopeful: a video of him speaking French. Remember what happened to John Kerry in 2002? Also, a shortage of GPs in the French countryside prompts one mayor to suggest using vets instead. Finally, we discover Merkozy, in pictures.
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'Buy French'
13/12/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Buy French'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tue. 13/12/11: "Buy French" is the slogan of the moment for presidential candidates looking to boost industry. Centrist François Bayrou follows the pack, but forgets to check where his car was made. Meanwhile, far-right leader Marine Le Pen attacks a documentary on her National Front party without even having seen it.
"Le snub": Sarkozy ignored Cameron... except he didn't
09/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

"Le snub": Sarkozy ignored Cameron... except he didn't

MEDIAWATCH, Fri. 9/12/2011:
DSK CCTV footage revealed
08/12/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

DSK CCTV footage revealed

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 8/12/2011: More intrigue surrounding Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest back in May. CCTV footage from the day of the alleged sexual assault on a hotel maid in New York has emerged. What is the truth surrounding an alleged "celebratory dance" by two security guards, caught on camera?
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