US President Barack Obama announced Friday that his government would no longer require religious organisations to offer free contraception in health care plans. He said that insurance firms would have to shoulder the cost.
Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney is hoping to hold onto his lead as he faces three more caucus votes Tuesday, in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, in the battle for his party's 2012 presidential nomination.
US President Barack Obama signed an order Monday for new sanctions on all Iranian financial institutions, including its central bank. The measure allows US institutions to freeze Iranian state assets instead of simply rejecting the funds.
In 2008, Obama coasted to victory on a message of hope, change, and unity. His 2012 re-election campaign looks to be an entirely different beast. France24.com takes a closer look.
Does the right to free speech mean you can buy as many attack ads as you want? François Picard's panel argues over the record spending in the US election campaign.
Does the right to free speech mean you can buy as many attack ads as you want? François Picard's panel argues over the record spending in the US election campaign.
The American papers weigh in on where the GOP might go after the Florida primary - predicting a long fight can only boost Barack Obama, while tearing the Republicans apart. We also look at Syria, and the fall from grace of Fred the Shred.
Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney trounced Newt Gingrich in Tuesday's Florida primary, 46% to 32%, putting the Republican nomination for the presidency firmly within his reach.
With the Florida primary set for Tuesday, Mitt Romney has slugged his way back to the frontrunner spot as polls predict a decisive win over a still-determined Newt Gingrich. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at a crucial vote in the Sunshine State.
Even if it was off the record, you know it’s not going well for the incumbent when he starts contemplating life after the presidency. François Picard’s panel looks at why Nicolas Sarkozy finds himself 20 percentage points down in the polls.
