Latest update: 23/10/2012 

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'Horses and bayonets'

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In the final presidential TV debate, Obama appears to have gained the edge over his rival with the best "zinger". When Romney said the US navy had fewer ships than at any time since almost a century ago, Obama riposted: "Well, Governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets". That lit up the Twittersphere, and is our focus for this look at press reaction to the debate this Tuesday 23rd October, 2012.

IN THE PAPERS
By Nicholas RUSHWORTH
Who is the Panchen Lama?
02/03/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Who is the Panchen Lama?

The Independent in the UK takes a look at Beijing’s bid to usurp the Dalai Lama in the person of 20-year-old Gyaltsen Norbu – the so-called Panchen Lama. TUESDAY, 2nd MARCH, 2010
“Flooding catastrophe could have been avoided”
02/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

“Flooding catastrophe could have been avoided”

With 51 deaths registered in France following a violent storm this past weekend, the French papers are asking what could have been done to avoid catastrophe. TUESDAY, 2nd MARCH, 2010
Britain finds inspiration in Vancouver for 2012 Olympics
01/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Britain finds inspiration in Vancouver for 2012 Olympics

Obscure sports such as ski-cross at the Vancouver Games have pulled in up to 4 million viewers in the UK. The Guardian looks at how the London Olympics could make sports such as BMX racing and handball similarly attractive in 2012. MONDAY, 1st MARCH, 2010
Western France hit by deadly storm
01/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Western France hit by deadly storm

All of the French papers lead with Xynthia, the storm that crossed Europe this weekend leaving a trail of destruction, in particular in Western France. MONDAY, 1st MARCH, 2010
"Healthcare dilemma: U-shaped or square table?"
26/02/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

"Healthcare dilemma: U-shaped or square table?"

In today's international press review, we look at Obama's healthcare summit.

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