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Cyprus, a risky rescue (part 2)
18/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Cyprus, a risky rescue (part 2)

The debt of tiny Cyprus may have seemed like small change to the eurozone giants who insisted Nicosia share the pain of its bailout, but an unprecedented plan for a one-time tax on personal savings has since sent shockwaves around the world.
Cyprus, a risky rescue
18/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Cyprus, a risky rescue

The debt of tiny Cyprus may have seemed like small change to the eurozone giants who insisted Nicosia share the pain of its bailout, but an unprecedented plan for a one-time tax on personal savings has since sent shockwaves around the world.
Debate over the use of Twitter in the French National Assembly
23/02/2013 - WEBNEWS

Debate over the use of Twitter in the French National Assembly

Are Twitter and the French National Assembly compatible? The social network has played an unexpected and important role in the French law on same-sex marriage. For the first time ever, the micro blogging site was quoted during parliamentary debate.
Dr Lawrence Korb, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
23/10/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Dr Lawrence Korb, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

Foreign policy has barely scored a mention during the US election campaign, but Monday’s presidential debate gave the chance for both candidates to prove who would be the best commander-in-chief. Former security advisor to President Ronald Reagan, Dr Lawrence J. Korb, tells Annette Young who he thought was the better performer.
Obama 1 - 1 Romney
17/10/2012 - THE DEBATE

Obama 1 - 1 Romney

Barack Obama rebounds in the second presidential debate, partly thanks to Mitt Romney’s "whole binders full of women" remark, but uncertainty abounds in the homestretch of a race where both candidates look to energise their own supporters and convince the shrinking sliver of undecided voters.
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Romney fires Big Bird
04/10/2012 - MEDIAWATCH

Romney fires Big Bird

We take a look at analysis and buzz surrounding the first US presidential debate - including the Big Bird meme. Also, Ikea came under fire earlier this week for erasing women from their catalogue in Saudi Arabia. Now a Swedish paper uncovers that the company also erased...dogs!
Bruce Stokes, Director, Global Economic Attitudes, Pew Research Center
03/10/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Bruce Stokes, Director, Global Economic Attitudes, Pew Research Center

The US election campaign is entering its final phase with the first presidential debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. But who has the most to lose from this debate? For insight, Marjorie Paillon speaks to Bruce Stokes, Director, Global Economic Attitudes at the Pew Research Center.
Who won le débat? Fierce face-off between Sarkozy and Hollande (part 2)
03/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

Who won le débat? Fierce face-off between Sarkozy and Hollande (part 2)

It was indeed a slugfest, but will the feistiest French candidates' debate in history change voters’ minds? François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy still have to convince often-volatile undecided voters in the home stretch to Sunday’s presidential run-off.
Who won le débat? Fierce face-off between Sarkozy and Hollande
03/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

Who won le débat? Fierce face-off between Sarkozy and Hollande

It was indeed a slugfest, but will the feistiest French candidates' debate in history change voters’ minds? François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy still have to convince often-volatile undecided voters in the home stretch to Sunday’s presidential run-off.
Hollande vs Sarkozy: a feisty confrontation
03/05/2012 - France 2012

Hollande vs Sarkozy: a feisty confrontation

There are now only three days to go before we know who the next president of France will be - either François Hollande, or Nicolas Sarkozy again. Last night the one and only debate between the two candidates took place. It lasted nearly three hours, and the two men pulled no punches. But will it make a difference on Sunday?
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