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An American genius
06/10/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

An American genius

Tributes pour in for Steve Jobs from across the world's media. We also look at Syria, what the India-Afghanistan deal means for Pakistan, and whether Occupy Wall Street can learn anything - from the Tea Party.
Innocent victim or she-devil? The media jury is still out
04/10/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Innocent victim or she-devil? The media jury is still out

Amanda Knox dominates the front pages - but the American papers give her case a very different treatment to the British ones. We're also talking about Syrian opposition activists targeted abroad, Tea Party backers the Koch brothers, and whether Iceland is the world's best country for women.
Presidential contender Rick Perry rises, as GOP frets
22/09/2011 - US POLITICS

Presidential contender Rick Perry rises, as GOP frets

Smiley, brash, and buoyed by the blessing of the Tea Party, Texas Governor Rick Perry has soared to the top of the field of Republicans vying to evict Obama from the White House. But some party leaders and strategists wonder if he is up to the task.
Syrian activist dies in detention after being tortured
14/09/2011 - WEBNEWS

Syrian activist dies in detention after being tortured

Cyber activists are denouncing the Syrian regime’s use of torture against protesters. An online video game sparks lively debate in the US. And Orthodox Jews now have their very own social network.
'Reclaiming America' aboard the Tea Party Express
12/09/2011 - USA

'Reclaiming America' aboard the Tea Party Express

The Tea Party is a decentralised, rather disorganised political movement, but one that has a very big influence on the campaign to get rid of Barack Obama. And the Republican candidates know this.
Showdown in Washington (part 2)
28/07/2011 - THE DEBATE

Showdown in Washington (part 2)

Tea Partier Judson Phillips blasts the Republican leadership in Congress, saying "compromise is not a goal, victory is a goal", while Zach Miller of Democrats Abroad wonders if those calling the shots "are people behind the scenes who aren’t even Republicans".”
Showdown in Washington
28/07/2011 - THE DEBATE

Showdown in Washington

Tea Partier Judson Phillips blasts the Republican leadership in Congress, saying "compromise is not a goal, victory is a goal", while Zach Miller of Democrats Abroad wonders if those calling the shots "are people behind the scenes who aren’t even Republicans".”
Arizona shooting: are politicians guilty?
11/01/2011 - TALKING POINTS

Arizona shooting: are politicians guilty?

The tragic shooting last weekend in Arizona, which killed 6 people and wounded 14, has ignited a debate about gun control. It has also prompted a vivid discussion about the responsibility of politicians in fostering a fractious atmosphere. Tea Party and Sarah Palin are now facing accusations…
Lessons and trends from US midterm elections
03/11/2010 - USA

Lessons and trends from US midterm elections

US midterm elections unfolded according to predictions: Republicans took back the House of Representatives, while Obama’s Democrats held on to the Senate. France24.com takes a look at a few lessons that can be gleaned from the results.
US mid-terms: a new Republican era?
03/11/2010 - TALKING POINTS

US mid-terms: a new Republican era?

The results from the US mid-terms are in, and are pretty clear: a victory for the Republicans, but not a total triumph. The GOP has seized back control of the House of Representatives, while the Democrats have managed to retain a slim majority in the Senate. So is this the dawn of a new Republican era, or are US voters simply ready to punish the incumbent party in every national election?
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