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Republicans in Wild West presidential showdown in Nevada

US Republican presidential candidates faced off in Nevada on Tuesday with Donald Trump poised for a third straight victory ahead of next week`s all-important "Super Tuesday" votes.

Feb 24, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

Bernie Sanders accuses Donald Trump, other Republicans of racism

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders accused Donald Trump and other Republican politicians on Tuesday of mounting a "racist" effort to try to "delegitimize" President Barack Obama.

Feb 24, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

'Islamophobia' forced Donald Trumph to admit about his 'Muslim friends'?

The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reportedly ducked the question and said, "Oh, I could give you about 20 of them."

Feb 08, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

When Donlad Trump tells supporters not to donate, they mostly listen

Donald Trump likes to boast to his supporters that he`s so rich he doesn`t need outside money to pay for his presidential campaign. His fans seem happy to oblige him, according to financial disclosures released on Sunday.

Feb 01, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

US Presidential elections: Contenders offer closing arguments in Iowa

US Republican and Democratic candidates made last-gasp appeals to Iowa voters just hours before the first nominating contest of the 2016 campaign, with their White House aspirations on the line.

Feb 01, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Fight against Islamic State not World War 3, says Barack Obama in last State of the Union address

Obama said it was fiction to declare the United States was in economic decline or getting weaker on the international stage.

Jan 13, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

Donald Trump hits back, says UK politicians 'pandering to political correctness'

Trump called for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States after the mass shooting in California by a Muslim couple.

Dec 10, 2015, 21:40 PM IST

Donald Trump's Muslim ban idea pushes Republicans toward chaos

Donald Trump's plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States is shoving the Republican Party to the edge of chaos, abruptly pitting party leaders against their own presidential front-runner and jeopardising their longtime drive to attract minorities.

Dec 10, 2015, 01:39 AM IST

Obama urges respect amid furore over Trump stand on Muslims

Obama urged Americans to do what previous generations had done and "rise above cynicism and fear."

Dec 10, 2015, 00:22 AM IST

Row over remark on Muslims: Scottish university withdraws Donald Trump`s honorary degree

The university, based in the northern Scottish city of Aberdeen, awarded Trump an honorary doctorate of business administration in October 2010.

Dec 10, 2015, 00:12 AM IST

Trump to meet Netanyahu on Dec 28: Israeli source

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the visit had been scheduled two weeks ago.

Dec 09, 2015, 18:48 PM IST

Donald Trump calls to ban Muslims from entering US

Republican party's Presidential candidate Donald Trump calls for a ban on all Muslims from entering USA fuelling criticism.

Dec 08, 2015, 14:55 PM IST

Yes, I saw it too: Ben Carson joins Donald Trump in claiming US Muslims cheered 9/11

Carson said had seen footage of American Muslims in New Jersey cheering on 9/11.

Nov 24, 2015, 10:53 AM IST

Debate over debates: US Republicans seek end to disarray

The latest primary debate had infuriated some candidates and their handlers.

Nov 04, 2015, 10:22 AM IST

US Presidential candidate Ben Carson wants to ban abortion

Carson, 64, said it was illogical for mothers to believe they have the right to kill their unborn children.

Oct 26, 2015, 10:16 AM IST

Hillary Clinton ends marathon 11-hour grilling on Benghazi

In her testimony Clinton managed to accuse her rivals of exploiting the deadly attacks in Libya.

Oct 23, 2015, 11:12 AM IST

Watch: Donald Trump believes he could have prevented 9/11 – here's his plan

Trump believes his tough stand on immigration would have ensured that no terrorists could enter the US.

Oct 19, 2015, 12:31 PM IST

American urges Queen to take back control of US, gets response – find out what it is

Favouring monarchy over democracy, an American citizen has written a letter to Queen Elizabeth II, pressing her to reinstate her control over the United States.

Oct 17, 2015, 17:23 PM IST

Trump blames George Bush for 9/11, Jeb defends brother

​Donald Trump suggested that former president George W Bush shared in the blame for the Sep 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks.

Oct 17, 2015, 11:53 AM IST

Donald Trump rally gives way to shoving, yelling amid Latino protests

A presidential campaign rally for Republican frontrunner Donald Trump gave way to pushing and shoving on Wednesday as the billionaire's supporters clashed with a group of Latino student protesters.

Oct 15, 2015, 10:29 AM IST