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Not enough Girls IN film
16/05/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

Not enough Girls IN film

We rifle through Barack Obama's personal fiances, as makes his bank details public. The US president's accounts are looking healthier than those of his party - the Democrats have been using social media to ask for donations. And this year's Cannes film festival gets feminists riled: they say cinema's a male-dominated industry.
Republican Ron Paul halts spending on presidential bid
14/05/2012 - USA

Republican Ron Paul halts spending on presidential bid

Republican Ron Paul says he will no longer spend money campaigning in upcoming state primaries but will continue to fight for delegates as he challenges Mitt Romney for the chance to unseat US President Barack Obama in November.
Obama comes out in support of gay marriage
10/05/2012 - USA

Obama comes out in support of gay marriage

Just one day after North Carolina became the 31st state to ban gay marriage, US President Barack Obama has "come out" to say that he supports same-sex unions. He hasn't always been in favour of it but says his opinion has evolved, largely because of his daughters' friendships with children of gay couples. Only six US states currently allow gay marriage, and the issue is one of many that could affect the outcome of presidential elections in November.
Republican Santorum endorses ex-rival Romney
08/05/2012 - US POLITICS

Republican Santorum endorses ex-rival Romney

Former Republican US presidential candidate Rick Santorum (pictured) endorsed ex-rival Mitt Romney on Monday, in a bid to help the presumptive Republican nominee win over religious conservatives before the November presidential election.
Romney's gay spokesman quits after conservative backlash
02/05/2012 - US POLITICS

Romney's gay spokesman quits after conservative backlash

Richard Grenell, an openly gay man hired as national security spokesperson for Republican US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has resigned following a social conservative backlash, the campaign team said Tuesday.
VP rumours swirl as Romney nomination looks certain
28/04/2012 - US POLITICS

VP rumours swirl as Romney nomination looks certain

Experience, ethnicity, gender, popularity, chemistry...on what criteria will Mitt Romney base his choice of a running mate? France24.com takes a look at the field of potential vice presidential candidates.
Black and Republican
25/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Black and Republican

In the US, can Republicans convince black conservatives to vote against President Obama? We take a look. Next, we discover a company offering tours of the US-Mexican border. Finally, there is hope for the grey whale - thousands of them are thriving in the Pacific Ocean. We bring you some fantastic images as breeding season gets underway.
Gingrich to drop US presidential bid, endorse Romney
26/04/2012 - US ELECTIONS

Gingrich to drop US presidential bid, endorse Romney

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is set to withdraw from the race next week, it was announced Wednesday, a day after rival Mitt Romney swept the primaries in five states. He said he would endorse Romney next week.
Romney zeroes in on Obama after primary wins
25/04/2012 - US presidential election 2012

Romney zeroes in on Obama after primary wins

Mitt Romney scored victories in five primaries on Tuesday to cement his position as the Republican candidate in November's presidential election. He immediately turned his sights on Barack Obama, accusing the president of making "false promises".
'Being a Republican in the US or in France is exactly the same'
17/04/2012 - US ELECTIONS 2012

'Being a Republican in the US or in France is exactly the same'

France, with its socialised healthcare and high tax rate, may not seem like an ideal place for a US conservative to call home. Still, Republicans Abroad has a branch in Paris. France24.com caught up with one of its members (pictured left, at centre).
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