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US presidential debate: DC students give their verdict
As the barbs flew in New York between the presidential candidates, students in Washington DC watched on in a special viewing organised by euronews.As the barbs flew in New York between the presidential candidates, students in Washington DC watched on in a special viewing organised by euronews.
Trump vows to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital if he’s elected.Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital if he’s elected.
Just how crucial are the US presidential TV debates?
The televised debates, which get under way on Monday night, are just the latest episodes in the seemingly never-ending soap opera that is the US Presidential Election…The televised debates, which get under way on Monday night, are just the latest episodes in the seemingly never-ending soap opera that is the US Presidential Election…
Super PACs rule for Hillary Clinton
President Obama told the UN that there is too much money in American politics.President Obama told the UN that there is too much money in American politics.
Obama urges leaders to open hearts to refugees
In his final speech to the UN General Assembly President Obama has urged wealthy nations to do more to help refugees.In his final speech to the UN General Assembly President Obama has urged wealthy nations to do more to help refugees.
Barack Obama: The world is too small for fundamentalism and racism
In a wide ranging speech to the United Nations General Assembley, US President Barack Obama said the world is too small to resort to fundamentalism and racism.In a wide ranging speech to the United Nations General Assembley, US President Barack Obama said the world is too small to resort to fundamentalism and racism.
Controversy on the campaign trail: Donald Trump talks gun control
Donald Trump has, once again, sparked controversy on the campaign trail.Donald Trump has, once again, sparked controversy on the campaign trail.
US first lady Michelle Obama hits campaign trail for Clinton
US first lady Michelle Obama has taken to the stage in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.US first lady Michelle Obama has taken to the stage in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Pardon Snowden campaign launched
Edward Snowden campaigners have launched a push for a pardon by the US president.Edward Snowden campaigners have launched a push for a pardon by the US president.
US election marathon - and at what cost?
In this edition of Business Line we look at the finances of both camps - how much they are raising and how much they are spending, plus the mystery of Trump's tax returns.In this edition of Business Line we look at the finances of both camps - how much they are raising and how much they are spending, plus the mystery of Trump's tax returns.
Clinton's pneumonia 'feeds narrative that she is secretive'
Donald Trump has pledged to release details of his own health record after Hillary Clinton’s malaise at the weekend and the news that she had been diagnosed with…Donald Trump has pledged to release details of his own health record after Hillary Clinton’s malaise at the weekend and the news that she had been diagnosed with…
Pneumonia forces Hillary Clinton to cancel California campaign trip
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has cancelled a two-day campaign trip to California, after being diagnosed with pneumonia.US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has cancelled a two-day campaign trip to California, after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
US: Hillary Clinton cancels California trip after falling ill
It has emerged that Hillary Clinton’s been treated for pneumonia, after leaving a 9/11 commemoration in New York early and heading to her daughter Chelsea’s…It has emerged that Hillary Clinton’s been treated for pneumonia, after leaving a 9/11 commemoration in New York early and heading to her daughter Chelsea’s…
The claws are out: Clinton and Trump fight war of words as US election approaches
As the US election draws ever nearer, the put-downs are becoming ever stronger.As the US election draws ever nearer, the put-downs are becoming ever stronger.
Clinton lashes back at Trump over his comments about Putin
Hillary Clinton has responded to comments made by Donald Trump on US network NBC News.Hillary Clinton has responded to comments made by Donald Trump on US network NBC News.
Clinton hints at Russian interference to elect Trump
Hillary Clinton has hinted that Russia might have interfered with the US election process to try to help Donald Trump.Hillary Clinton has hinted that Russia might have interfered with the US election process to try to help Donald Trump.
Building bridges, or walls? Donald Trump heads to Mexico
Donald Trump is full of surprises, it seems.Donald Trump is full of surprises, it seems.
Biden seeks to reassure Turkey of US support after criticism over coup
The US Vice President Joe Biden has voiced support for Turkey during the highest-level visit by a Western diplomat since the failed coup in mid-July.The US Vice President Joe Biden has voiced support for Turkey during the highest-level visit by a Western diplomat since the failed coup in mid-July.
Biden reaffirms US commitment to NATO's Article 5 in Baltics
US Vice President Joe Biden has underlined the United States’ commitment to NATO’s mutual defence guarantee, Article 5.US Vice President Joe Biden has underlined the United States’ commitment to NATO’s mutual defence guarantee, Article 5.
Kerry pushes for swift deployment of 'protection force' in South Sudan
Visiting Africa, John Kerry has stressed his commitment to tackling renewed violence in South Sudan.Visiting Africa, John Kerry has stressed his commitment to tackling renewed violence in South Sudan.
Trump and campaign manager Paul Manafort part ways
Paul Manafort, the man hired by Donald Trump to lead the effort to make him president of the United States, has quit.Paul Manafort, the man hired by Donald Trump to lead the effort to make him president of the United States, has quit.
US election: Trump overhauls campaign team again
Donald Trump has overhauled his election campaign team again, bringing in a new manager and CEO.Donald Trump has overhauled his election campaign team again, bringing in a new manager and CEO.
Trump's campaign chief linked to Kyiv cash scandal
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau say secret documents link Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's campaign manager, to $12.7m in 'off the books payments' from the party of ousted president Viktor YanuUkraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau say secret documents link Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's campaign manager, to $12.7m in 'off the books payments' from the party of ousted president Viktor Yanu
Trump on Obama and ISIL: "I was being sarcastic but..."
So, he was being sarcastic…sort of.So, he was being sarcastic…sort of.
Dozens of Republicans say party should stop funding Trump
In an open letter, 70 Republicans warn Trump's divisive campaign risks turning the presidential election into a Democratic landslide.In an open letter, 70 Republicans warn Trump's divisive campaign risks turning the presidential election into a Democratic landslide.
US presidential race: Trump calls Obama and Clinton ISIL founders
Republican Donald Trump has characterised Barack Obama and Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton as the “co-founders” of the ISIL militant group.Republican Donald Trump has characterised Barack Obama and Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton as the “co-founders” of the ISIL militant group.
US election: Trump denies urging supporters to kill Clinton
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has denied accusations that he incited gun owners’ to kill his Democratic rival for the White House, Hillary…Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has denied accusations that he incited gun owners’ to kill his Democratic rival for the White House, Hillary…
Donald Trump: the rebellious Republican
Donald Trump’s campaign positions have angered minority groups, liberals, Democrats and increasingly those within his own party, the Republicans.Donald Trump’s campaign positions have angered minority groups, liberals, Democrats and increasingly those within his own party, the Republicans.
Trump lashes out as rivals rally
Amid presidential hopeful Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Hillary Clinton and others, a Republican plot to impede his White House bid is rumoured to be underway.Amid presidential hopeful Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Hillary Clinton and others, a Republican plot to impede his White House bid is rumoured to be underway.