Mitt Romney rejects gay marriage

The Republican presidential candidate is against gay marriage (AP)

The Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has come out against gay marriage, days after President Barack Obama embraced the idea in a television interview.

Speaking at Liberty University at the weekend, Mr Romney said marriage is an "enduring" institution reserved for one man and one woman. He also said: "What you believe, how you live, what you value – it matters."

Mr Romney avoided talking about his own Mormon faith, but said Judeo-Christian values have driven American success.

AP