Latest update : 2012-09-19
Mitt Romney: One gaffe too many?
In today’s international press review, we focus on Mitt Romney’s latest gaffe. The Republican nominee was secretly filmed at a private fundraiser where he said that almost half of Americans were living off government aid and that his job was "not to worry about those people". Also in the papers: the anti-Islam film that’s fuelled anger across the world.
USA Today: Mitt Romney justifies his comments: “I’ll deliver recovery, not dependency”
The New York Times: “Romney is waging a class warfare”
The Independent: “Mitt Romney tied in knots”
LA Times: “Are businessman better presidents?”
The Guardian: “The only surprise is there aren't more violent protests in the Middle East"
Der Spiegel: German authorities wonder if they shouldn’t ban the screening
The International Herald Tribune: “Can’t we just all agree that the video is really bad?”