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Klobuchar exits VP contention, says Biden should pick black woman
US Senator Amy Klobuchar says the protests that erupted in the aftermath of a brutal police killing of a black man in her state of Minnesota helped her realize the need for greater diversity in the presidential contest
World Bank earmarks $1 billion for DR Congo health, education
Funds from the World Bank will be used to improve response to health emergencies and to support free primary education in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Democrats take a knee in U.S. Congress in George Floyd tribute
They kneel for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to mark the length of time a white police officer pinned his knee on the neck of the 46-year-old Floyd
US Democrats press anti-racism reforms as protests continue
Trump went on the attack against Joe Biden, tweeting without evidence that 'not only will Sleepy Joe Biden DEFUND THE POLICE, but he will DEFUND OUR MILITARY!'
Over 660,000 displaced during pandemic despite United Nations plea – aid group
The Norwegian Refugee Council says its figures showed armed conflict around the world had continued during the pandemic, even as much of globe went into lockdown
U.S. Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
Former vice president Joe Biden is the sole contender on the Democratic side to face Republican Donald Trump in the November 3 presidential vote, but he is not yet formally nominated
Leading Democrat Pelosi endorses Joe Biden for U.S. president
'Today I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for president of the United States because he will be an extraordinary president,' says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
IMF approves $363 million in virus aid to DR Congo
The International Monetary Fund says the Democratic Republic of Congo is 'experiencing a severe shock' due to the coronavirus pandemic
Warren becomes latest rival to endorse Biden for president
'We can't afford to let Donald Trump continue to endanger the lives and livelihoods of every American,' says former White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren
Wisconsin holds primary vote despite coronavirus crisis
With the Midwestern state ignoring calls to postpone the primary over health fears, many Wisconsinites are being forced into an agonizing decision: risk their health to fulfill their democratic right, or stay safe by staying at home
Democrats postpone White House nominating convention to August over virus
The US Democratic nomination race has boiled down to former vice president Joe Biden, the clear frontrunner, and his lone remaining rival, the liberal Senator Bernie Sanders
Sanders to 'assess' campaign after primary drubbing by Biden
Pressure mounts on the leftist Vermont senator to end his White House campaign
Biden clean sweep in 3 states puts him on track for Democratic nomination
As the US grapples with combating the spreading coronavirus pandemic, voters hand the former vice president victory in delegate-rich Florida, as well as Illinois and Arizona
Biden wins Florida, biggest prize on virus-hit primary night
A Biden trifecta would leave Sanders a gravely wounded candidate
Biden-Sanders vote proceeds in 3 U.S. states despite coronavirus fears
As Arizona, Florida, and Illinois prepare to vote between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primaries, there is confusion over whether polling stations will be safe, given the pandemic
Biden commits to female running mate if he is Democratic nominee
'There are a number of women who are qualified to be vice president tomorrow,' the moderate Biden says
Bernie Sanders, folk troubadour: A politician's star turn
On a brisk November day in 1987, Sanders, sporting black-rimmed Wayfarer glasses and not one but two hoodies, joined 30 Vermont musicians to perform 5 social justice-minded classics for a folk compilation known as 'The Bernie Project'
Biden says fighting for U.S. 'soul' after big primary wins
(UPDATED) Barring surprises, Joe Biden now has a clear path to becoming the Democratic standard-bearer in a potentially bruising and deeply divisive matchup with Donald Trump
Arroyo, De Venecia reunite as Lakas-CMD vow to ‘win’ members back
The once formidable Lakas-CMD is slowly increasing its numbers in the House, where its party president Martin Romualdez is the influential Majority Leader
Billionaire Bloomberg ends campaign, endorses Biden
'Three months ago, I entered the race for president to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump,' US media tycoon Michael Bloomberg says in a statement
'New race': Biden seizes momentum with Super Tuesday surge
(5th UPDATE) The results signal a remarkable comeback for Joe Biden, a former vice president under Barack Obama, who is vying once again for frontrunner status
U.S. votes in crucial primaries after ex-rivals back Biden
The Democratic establishment is desperate to unite around a moderate candidate who can triumph over frontrunner Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, and face President Trump in November
O'Rourke latest ex-rival to endorse Biden for U.S. president
'He's decent, he's kind, he's caring, he's empathetic,' says O'Rourke of Biden
Trump whips up crowd on eve of Democrats' big primary day
'Crazy Bernie's going to be (even) more crazy,' Trump says to swelling laughter from the crowd
Resurgent Biden earns Klobuchar, Buttigieg backing before Super Tuesday
'It is no secret...that there is a massive effort trying to stop Bernie Sanders,' the frontrunner says about himself
Who's in, who's out in Democratic White House race
The top 3 remaining are all septuagenarian white men
Big win for Biden puts him back in U.S. race as 'Super Tuesday' nears
With 48% of the vote in South Carolina, the former vice president more than doubles the 20% won by national frontrunner Bernie Sanders
Buttigieg dropping out of U.S. presidential race
The first openly gay US presidential candidate from a major party ends his campaign
Former VP Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary
The victory is seen as crucial to Joe Biden's hopes of challenging Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination
Sanders roughed up, hits back at Democratic presidential debate
His rivals band together in savaging the self-described democratic socialist as too radical to appeal to a broad swathe of Americans
Merkel's would-be successors announce bids for party leader
With all to play for, knives are already drawn
Merkel's crisis-hit CDU launches leadership race
Merkel's longtime rival Friedrich Merz is expected to throw his hat in the ring
Sanders wins big in Nevada but some Democrats worry
Trump issues a sarcastic-sounding congratulations on Twitter to the man he calls 'Crazy Bernie'
Sanders claims big win in Nevada, tightens grip on Democratic race
Bernie Sanders' win is a substantial accomplishment in a state seen as an important bellwether because it is the first diverse electorate to weigh in on the 2020 presidential race
PDP-Laban loses another member as Biliran congressman joins Lakas-CMD
Though not a major party in the House with just 30 allies, Lakas-CMD remains influential given its ties to former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez
Billionaire candidates shake up Democratic White House race
Billionaires Mike Bloomberg and Tom Steyer invest hundreds of millions of dollars in their efforts to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. And so far, it seems like that strategy is working.
Iowa Democratic Party chief resigns after caucus mess
In his resignation letter, Troy Price says, 'it is time for the Iowa Democratic Party to begin looking forward.' But 'my presence in my current role makes that more difficult.'
WHO extends emergency status of Ebola in DR Congo
This is the second worst outbreak of the disease since 2014 when it killed about 11,000 people
Bernie Sanders wins in New Hampshire as Joe Biden crashes and burns
(UPDATED) The 78-year-old US senator from Vermont went into the race as the newly anointed national frontrunner and was expected to win New Hampshire
Yang announces withdrawal from U.S. Democratic presidential race
Andrew Yang is known for his campaign promise of giving every adult American $1,000 a month
Top hopefuls Buttigieg, Sanders under fire in Democratic debate
Buttigieg and Sanders finished atop the pack earlier this week in Iowa's chaotic caucuses, and both hope to renew the performance Tuesday in New Hampshire
Singapore high court rejects legal challenge to misinformation law
The Singapore High Court dismisses the challenge, ruling that the Singapore Democratic Party's statements were 'false in the face of the statistical evidence against them'
Buttigieg takes lead in Iowa caucuses, Sanders second
Joe Biden is in fourth place, a disappointing showing for the former vice president who has claimed he is best positioned to defeat Donald Trump in November
Iowa White House vote turns to fiasco as results delayed
Republicans led by President Donald Trump gloat over the setback, and candidates who normally rely on the Midwestern state's caucuses for momentum as the primary season unfolds are denied that bounce
Iowa fires starting gun on Democratic White House race
The two frontrunners, far-left senator Bernie Sanders and moderate former vice president Joe Biden, face a key test in the sparsely populated state
Democrats make final pitch in Iowa hours before first U.S. vote
Iowans take their role as first-in-the-nation voters to heart, and their pick has a recent historical track record of becoming the Democratic nominee
U.S. Democrats make final pitches ahead of Iowa showdown
Monday's crunch vote has created an air of suspense, with no clear frontrunner
Impeachment trial paused, top Democrats rush to Iowa for 11th hour campaigning
As Donald Trump's impeachment trial is on hold until February 5, democratic candidates enjoy a final 72 hours of campaigning before the Iowa caucuses
White House lawyers say voters should decide Trump's fate
Pat Cipollone argues that Democrats are asking the Senate to 'tear up all of the ballots' from the 2016 presidential election and attempting to prevent Donald Trump from running for reelection in November
Democratic prosecutors wrap up case against Trump
Democrats continue to hope for subpoenas on 4 potential witnesses, while Trump's victory is virtually assured in a Republican-led US Senate
