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Anti-gay marriage protesters could number 300,000

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This Sunday, a massive demonstration against gay marriage and adoption will take place in Paris with the police estimating numbers could reach 300,000. First though, we look at reaction online to France joining the battle against Islamists in Mali. Finally, it's "International Kiss a Ginger Day" tomorrow!

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Dance as a form of combat
27/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Dance as a form of combat

In Tunisia, the "Harlem Shake" viral dance phenomenon is crystallising tensions between Islamists and those in favour of full freedom of expression - even when it's the body expressing it! We also look at France 24's own version of the dance craze. Meanwhile, what will happen to the Pope's Twitter account after his resignation? We also take a look at his post-papal wardrobe.
No ban for DSK book
26/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

No ban for DSK book

DSK didn't succeed in having a tell-all book by a former lover banned, but his lawyers did manage to oblige its publishers to sell an "insert" with it. Marcela Iacub's "Beauty and the Beast" has caused a stir in France since extracts of it were published in Le Nouvel Observateur last week. The magazine, the writer and her publisher also have to pay €75,000 in damages to Strauss-Kahn between them.
'Another one bites the dust'
25/02/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Another one bites the dust'

We look at reactions to the latest scandal in the Catholic Church - the resignation of Scottish Cardinal Keith O'Brien over "inappropriate behaviour" towards four men. Also, Dominique Strauss-Kahn tries to ban a graphic book written by a former mistress. Finally, Anne Hathaway's nipples get their own Twitter handle after the actress chose a provocative dress for the Oscars ceremony.
"The Grizz" v Montebourg: the battle of egos
22/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

"The Grizz" v Montebourg: the battle of egos

Arnaud Montebourg has entered his third day of a stand off with American CEO Maurice Taylor. France's Industry Minister has exchanged letters with Taylor over a tyre factory that the CEO was asked to take over. The spat has descended into insults and cultural stereotypes. Also, a 104-year-old woman has a falling out with Facebook and 101-year-old man runs his last ever marathon!
DSK: "Half-man, half-pig"
21/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

DSK: "Half-man, half-pig"

A French journalist has revealed all about a 7-month affair she had with Dominique Strauss-Kahn in the aftermath of the Nafissatou Diallo case. The Nouvel Observateur magazine has published extracts of "Belle et bête" (Beauty and the Beast). Marcela Iacub likens DSK to a half-man, half-pig... saying the pig in him had better qualities than the man! The book has been widely criticised, not least of all by Strauss-Kahn himself and his estranged wife Anne Sinclair.

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by Sugar Lanskee - 12/01/2013 - 05:03

It's a point of wonder to realize the Tuaregs are now part of the good guys but by September Ba'moko will havce fallen. Airstrikes? Or is the territory too spread out?

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