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Rick Santorum - the real voice of the Republican party?
09/02/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Rick Santorum - the real voice of the Republican party?

Syria is still the focus of today's international papers - but we also look at Rick Santorum's surprise win in the Republican primaries, the role of the untouchables in Indian politics, and how rich Chinese couples get around the one-child rule.
Rick Santorum wins key Republican primaries
08/02/2012 - USA

Rick Santorum wins key Republican primaries

US presidential hopeful Rick Santorum (pictured) reignited his campaign with surprise wins in the key primaries of Missouri, Colorado and Minnesota Tuesday. The wins are a blow to previous front runner Mitt Romney.
Republican candidates vie for votes in three US states
07/02/2012 - USA

Republican candidates vie for votes in three US states

Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney is hoping to hold onto his lead as he faces three more caucus votes Tuesday, in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, in the battle for his party's 2012 presidential nomination.
Obama campaign hatches re-election strategy – and it’s not about hope
03/02/2012 - US ELECTIONS

Obama campaign hatches re-election strategy – and it’s not about hope

In 2008, Obama coasted to victory on a message of hope, change, and unity. His 2012 re-election campaign looks to be an entirely different beast. France24.com takes a closer look.
Politics for Sale (part 2)
01/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

Politics for Sale (part 2)

Does the right to free speech mean you can buy as many attack ads as you want? François Picard's panel argues over the record spending in the US election campaign.
Politics for Sale
01/02/2012 - THE DEBATE

Politics for Sale

Does the right to free speech mean you can buy as many attack ads as you want? François Picard's panel argues over the record spending in the US election campaign.
Romney triumphs over Gingrich in Florida
01/02/2012 - US ELECTIONS

Romney triumphs over Gingrich in Florida

Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney trounced Newt Gingrich in Tuesday's Florida primary, 46% to 32%, putting the Republican nomination for the presidency firmly within his reach.
Romney reclaims lead as GOP slugs its way to Florida
31/01/2012 - US ELECTIONS

Romney reclaims lead as GOP slugs its way to Florida

With the Florida primary set for Tuesday, Mitt Romney has slugged his way back to the frontrunner spot as polls predict a decisive win over a still-determined Newt Gingrich. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at a crucial vote in the Sunshine State.
Newt Gingrich: A surprising surge, an unpredictable candidate
26/01/2012 - US POLITICS

Newt Gingrich: A surprising surge, an unpredictable candidate

The past weeks have seen Newt Gingrich surge in the polls, putting Mitt Romney on the defensive and shaking up the Republican race days before the crucial Florida primary. France24 spoke to two top US political analysts for an insider perspective.
A pact against austerity, reaching from Paris to Washington?
26/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

A pact against austerity, reaching from Paris to Washington?

It's François Hollande who gets most press attention in today's papers - as he reveals his 60-point-plan for France. A lot of the papers are also comparing him to Barack Obama - with both campaigning on a platform of equality and higher taxes for the rich.
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