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US presidential election 2012

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".
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Mitt Romney seeks delegate boost in Tuesday primaries
24/04/2012 - USA

Mitt Romney seeks delegate boost in Tuesday primaries

Mitt Romney campaigned in Pennsylvania on Monday as the presumed Republican nominee anticipated wins in five key primaries on Tuesday, bringing him closer to the 1,444 delegates needed to become incumbent Barack Obama’s official challenger.
Obama and Romney neck and neck in US polls
18/04/2012 - USA

Obama and Romney neck and neck in US polls

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney (left) and incumbent Barack Obama (right) are tied in the race to the White House, a Wednesday poll shows. Romney gained support among Republican supporters after conservative Rick Santorum quit the race.
The World This Week - April 13th, 2012 (part 2)
13/04/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 13th, 2012 (part 2)

Amid the scramble to stop the killing in Syria, François Picard’s panel weighs up what’s billed as the only plan in town. Also, the "tax the rich" mantra gains traction in both the French and US election races, and why one century on, the sinking of the Titanic still resonates.
The World This Week - April 13th, 2012
13/04/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 13th, 2012

Amid the scramble to stop the killing in Syria, François Picard’s panel weighs up what’s billed as the only plan in town. Also, the "tax the rich" mantra gains traction in both the French and US election races, and why one century on, the sinking of the Titanic still resonates.
Santorum exits Republican primary
11/04/2012 - USA

Santorum exits Republican primary

Rick Santorum has suspended his campaign for the US Republican primary. The former senator from Pennsylvania surprised many with his performance, but ultimately the distance between him and front-runner Mitt Romney was too great to bridge. He leaves the path clear for Romney to take on President Barack Obama in November - but the former Massachussets governor will have to fight hard to win over the Republican voters he alienated during his fierce fight against Santorum.
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Obama pushes for higher taxes on the rich
11/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Obama pushes for higher taxes on the rich

In the US, top earners could face paying more taxes, as Barack Obama pushes for the "Buffet rule" to be implemented. Next, we head to Central America to look at why Honduras has become one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Finally, we take you to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, where security has been stepped up ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
Rick Santorum suspends Republican presidential bid
10/04/2012 - USA

Rick Santorum suspends Republican presidential bid

US Republican Rick Santorum is suspending his campaign for the party's presidential nomination, the former Pennsylvania senator announced at a news conference in Gettysburg on Tuesday.
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Who could be Mitt's running mate?
04/04/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Who could be Mitt's running mate?

In today's papers, we look at the risk posed by Islamists in Mali, possible running mates for Mitt Romney, and how the British press has reacted to the fall of James Murdoch.
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