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US Ambassador to Libya killed
12/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

US Ambassador to Libya killed

What is the appropriate response to the first killing of a US ambassador since 1979? François Picard’s panel looks at Barack Obama’s pledge to work hand-in-hand with Libya’s post-revolution government, and at the sharp reaction of his Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
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Obama: has he still got it? (part 2)
06/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

Obama: has he still got it? (part 2)

Has he still got it? The applause meter may be high inside the convention hall, yet Barack Obama is caught in a tight race for re-election. François Picard’s panel pores over the competing messages that are set to dominate the US election campaign.
Obama: has he still got it?
06/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

Obama: has he still got it?

Has he still got it? The applause meter may be high inside the convention hall, yet Barack Obama is caught in a tight race for re-election. François Picard’s panel pores over the competing messages that are set to dominate the US general election campaign.
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Leah Pisar, former communications advisor to Bill Clinton
03/09/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Leah Pisar, former communications advisor to Bill Clinton

At the Democratic Convention, US President Barack Obama will make his case for another four years in office. But what exactly should his message be? Leah Pisar was a communications advisor to President Bill Clinton. She tells us whether Obama should pursue his negative campaign against Romney, or put out a more positive message about himself.
The good, the bad and the ugly of the Republican Convention
01/09/2012 - US ELECTIONS 2012

The good, the bad and the ugly of the Republican Convention

After three days of speeches and political fanfare, the Republican National Convention has officially drawn to a close. The event was marked by a number of high points, but also an embarrassing incident or two.
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The World This Week - August 31st, 2012 (part 2)
31/08/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - August 31st, 2012 (part 2)

Mitt Romney’s big speech gets upstaged by Clint Eastwood’s improv at the Republican convention. So if the nominee is so uninspiring, why is the US election race so close? Also, the first visit to Tehran of an Egyptian president since the Iranian Revolution doesn’t go to plan, and the impact of the Apple vs Samsung patent wars.
The World This Week - August 31st, 2012
31/08/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - August 31st, 2012

Mitt Romney’s big speech gets upstaged by Clint Eastwood’s improv at the Republican convention. So if the nominee is so uninspiring, why is the US election race so close? Also, the first visit to Tehran of an Egyptian president since the Iranian Revolution doesn’t go to plan, and the impact of the Apple vs Samsung patent wars.
Fellow Mormons hail Romney's acts of compassion
31/08/2012 - US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Fellow Mormons hail Romney's acts of compassion

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's fellow Mormons took to the stage at the Republican convention on Wednesday to offer testimonials to his character and compassion in a bid to dispel the lingering mistrust many Americans have of the faith.
Did you build that? And other peculiar political slogans
31/08/2012 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

Did you build that? And other peculiar political slogans

Remember when US President Barack Obama told entrepreneurs that they didn’t build their businesses? No, neither does anyone else... but Republicans do! The papers have coverage of the surreal appeal of cheerful propaganda. On the other hand, Obama’s balance sheet fails to convince The Economist. And Syria’s rebels get a surprisingly robust vote of support from Egyptian leader Mohamed Morsi in the most unlikely of places: Iran.
Very bad jokes told by Republicans
30/08/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Very bad jokes told by Republicans

We take a look at fact-checking Republican "inaccuracies" and a few really bad jokes told at the Republican National Convention. Also, Edwina Currie "patronises" Paralympians with a tweet, and is Brazil paving the way for thruples to marry?
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