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"Terrorist" or "Islamist"? We look at the semantics involved in France's offensive in Mali. Also, reaction to Lance Armstrong's interview with Oprah on social media; it's the end of the RUMP - the breakaway faction of the UMP party supporting François Fillon... and finally, Gérard Depardieu is buried by culture magazine Les Inrockuptibles!

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Socialist front-runners trade insults
12/10/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Socialist front-runners trade insults

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 12/10/2011: "Soft balls", "twisted", "Mr. Zero", "liar"... these are the various high opinions shared by François Hollande and Martine Aubry about the other. They debate each other tonight in a key moment in the Socialist Party primary. Also, Hollande's ex-partner Ségolène Royal endorses his campaign.
Ségolène cries, Montebourg defies and DSK grows a beard
10/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Ségolène cries, Montebourg defies and DSK grows a beard

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 10/10/2011: The Socialist primary threw up some big surprises, not least of all Arnaud Montebourg's whopping 17% of the vote. The anti-globalisation candidate could now be the kingmaker in next Sunday's second round. Also: Ségolène Royal's tears and Dominique Strauss-Kahn's beard!
Reaction to Steve Jobs' death
06/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Reaction to Steve Jobs' death

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs 6/10/2011: Eulogies and tributes abound across the media upon Steve Jobs' death. We take a look at the coverage online.
Socialist primaries: who gets the trendy 'bobo' vote?
05/10/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Socialist primaries: who gets the trendy 'bobo' vote?

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed 5/10/2011: The Socialist presidential hopefuls hold a TV debate tonight for the third time ahead of the first round of primaries this Sunday. But out of the six candidates, who will get the "trendy" vote?
Paris police accused of spying on François Hollande's girlfriend
04/10/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Paris police accused of spying on François Hollande's girlfriend

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues 4/10/2011: Has the Paris police been spying on François Hollande's girlfriend. Current affairs magazine L'Express claims they have... Also a tale of bravery in the metro, with a sad ending.

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