- FRANCE 24

14/05/2012 - MEDIA WATCH

The first gay president?

We take a look at the shockwaves caused by Obama's support for gay marriage, and consider the looming threat of cyber attacks on major infrastructure and institutions. Finally, a somewhat personal royal collector's item goes under the hammer.

10/02/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - Feburary 10th, 2012 (part 2)

After a solid week of shelling in Homs, the international community is still scrambling for a plan. Also, Nicolas Sarkozy’s re-election bid steers right and Britain marks milestones for Queen Elizabeth and literary (and journalism) giant Charles Dickens.

06/02/2012 - UNITED KINGDOM

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on the throne

Queen Elizabeth II on Monday marked 60 years since ascending to the throne and beginning a reign marked by changing perceptions of the British monarchy. During her reign, there have been 12 British prime ministers, 12 US presidents and six popes.

17/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Will the Tea Party win the South Carolina primary?

We take a look at the South Carolina primary - with some papers saying that whoever is the candidate, it's the Tea party that has won, and others saying the movement is on the decline. We're also talking about plans to build the Queen a new yacht - they're pretty controversial in austerity-hit Britain.

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28/10/2011 - AUSTRALIA

'Outdated' law on UK royal succession changed

British PM David Cameron announced Friday that the 16 Commonwealth nations meeting in Perth approved changes to the rules of succession to allow first-born daughters to inherit the throne.

25/05/2011 - International press review

US press laments end of Oprah Winfrey Show

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Wed., 25/5/2011: Oprah Winfrey’s last show will be broadcast in the US today. The American press analyses and reacts. Also, the Obamas meet the Windsors; airstrikes intensify in Libya and...marmite is banned in Denmark!

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25/05/2011 - DIPLOMACY

Global security tops agenda of remainder of Obama UK visit

US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron will discuss on Wednesday allied efforts to pressure Libya’s leader Muammar Gaddafi to stand down, as well as the two countries’ involvement in Afghanistan.

24/05/2011 - DIPLOMACY

Obama hails 'essential relationship' on UK visit

US President Barack Obama began a two-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, hailing the "essential relationship" between the two countries. He was received by the Queen at Buckingham Palace and met newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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19/05/2011 - International press review

Are French women more tolerant?

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Thurs., 19/5/2011: More DSK coverage in the US press including the NY Times' debate: "Are French women more tolerant". Also Spain's front pages after massive demonstrations organised online as well as coverage of the royal visit to Ireland - a chance for Britain and Ireland to heal old wounds.

18/05/2011 - IRELAND

Queen visits British massacre site on day two of Ireland trip

On day two of her historic state visit to the Irish Republic, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made a Wednesday trip to Croke Park Stadium, the site of a British massacre that left 14 people dead in 1920.