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Reality knocks: Mali's civilian casualties
28/01/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Reality knocks: Mali's civilian casualties

Today saw the first reports of civilian casualties in Mali. After two weeks of filtered news reports with journalists kept back from the frontline, reports of 12 civilian deaths in the town of Konna are emerging. Also, Sunday's liberation of Gao provides an example of the limits of embedded journalism. We also look at coverage of Sunday's march in Paris in favour of gay marriage, plus UK plans for a poster campaign aimed at dissuading Bulgarian and Romanian immigrants.
Mali: are French journalists using Army lingo?
25/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Mali: are French journalists using Army lingo?

From the tone and position adopted by French journalists to the images that are being broadcast, to what extent is Army PR seeping into coverage of the war in Mali? Also, next Sunday sees the latest in a series of massive marches over gay marriage; this time it's those in favour who are taking to the streets of Paris.
Florence Cassez: a hero's welcome
24/01/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Florence Cassez: a hero's welcome

Held in Mexico for 7 years on kidnapping charges, Frenchwoman Florence Cassez returned to Paris today to a hero's welcome. Online, many Mexicans express their scepticism and anger over her release. In France, the reaction is largely positive. Also, El Pais is fooled by fake footage of Hugo Chavez and Portuguese media are taken in by a fake economist!
Beyonce the mime artist
24/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Beyonce the mime artist

We start with initial reaction to the release of Florence Cassez, a French woman held in a Mexican prison for 7 years over her suspected involvement in kidnappings. She has always proclaimed her innocence and due to irregularities in the police investigation, the Mexican Supreme Court has released her. Also, Beyonce miming the national anthem at Obama's inauguration ceremony!
"Death mask" photo causes upset
23/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

"Death mask" photo causes upset

A soldier photographed in Mali wearing a video game-inspired "death mask" has caused a stir - we speak to the AFP photographer behind the photo. Also, a gas leak in Rouen spreads to Paris causing quite a stench... before wafting across the channel. The Daily Mail had a predictably francophobe response!
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@obamainaugural: the inauguration on social media
21/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

@obamainaugural: the inauguration on social media

The social media maestro Barack Obama and his team were omnipresent online today with viral images a plenty ready to share out with adoring fans. Elsewhere, Fox News is less impressed reminding viewers that the third Monday of January is the most depressing day of the year! Also, coverage the Mali conflict as well as snow and duvets...
Armstrong lanced online
18/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Armstrong lanced online

...and #strongarmed into a confession?! We take a look at reaction to his Oprah interview. Also, Malian soldiers feature in an embarrassing training video; a tiny apartment in Paris rented at 330 euros per month and a PR fail for the Republican Party in their attempts to improve outreach to minorities.
When terrorists tweet
17/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

When terrorists tweet

Should Twitter censor "terrorist tweets"? The Twitter account of Somali militants Al Shabaab shared a photo of a dead French soldier earlier this week and announced the death of another today. We look at the social network's censorship policy. First though, we look at reaction to the Algerian hostage crisis on the web and in the Algerian media.
Twins named 'Jacques' and 'Chirac'...
16/01/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Twins named 'Jacques' and 'Chirac'...

...in 2001, then French President Jacques Chirac was thus honoured by an Armenian couple after recognising the Armenian genocide. In the past few days it was François Hollande's turn to be honoured, this time with several newborn Malian babies being named..."Hollande"! Also, we look at reaction to the Algerian hostage-taking and more.
R.I.P. RUMP... and Gérard Depardieu
15/01/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

R.I.P. RUMP... and Gérard Depardieu

"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!
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