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4:32pm, 3rd August, 2019

Biden mounts fierce defense of Obama legacy after debate attacks

Democratic presidential front-runner and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden mounted a fierce defense of Barack Obama's legacy on Saturday after several of his White House rivals attacked that record in debates this week.

Democratic candidates Biden and Harris chafe at debate limits

9:33pm, 1st August, 2019

Politics

Democratic candidates Biden and Harris chafe at debate limits

U.S. Democratic presidential rivals Joe Biden and Kamala Harris expressed frustration on Thursday with a debate format they said left them little time to explain their views and led to the combative exchanges featured in the first two debate rounds.

From stickers to T-shirts, debate moments inspire U.S. campaign merchandise

7:27pm, 1st August, 2019

Politics

From stickers to T-shirts, debate moments inspire U.S. campaign merchandise

Shortly after Wednesday's debate, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker's campaign jumped on rival Joe Biden's slip in calling him the "future president" to raise campaign dollars.

After debate, Democrats will try to gain traction

5:49am, 1st August, 2019

Politics

After debate, Democrats will try to gain traction

Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden survived another debate night of sustained criticism, while many of his rivals for the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nomination leave Detroit hoping they did enough to keep their bids alive.

Biden faces fierce attacks, fights back in combative Democratic debate

1:04am, 1st August, 2019

US

Biden faces fierce attacks, fights back in combative Democratic debate

Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden came under heavy fire over healthcare, immigration and criminal justice reform on Wednesday, but fought back against a stage full of rivals eager to knock him off his perch during a contentious debate.

Barack Obama, silent in Democratic nominating contest, omnipresent in debate

12:34am, 1st August, 2019

Politics

Barack Obama, silent in Democratic nominating contest, omnipresent in debate

Former President Barack Obama was not on the Democratic presidential candidate debate stage on Wednesday night, but he was omnipresent as 2020 hopefuls struggled with attacking the legacy of their party's most popular member.

Biden and Harris do battle, face attacks in combative U.S. Democratic debate

10:29pm, 31st July, 2019

Politics

Biden and Harris do battle, face attacks in combative U.S. Democratic debate

Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris battled over healthcare and came under attack from other candidates on their criminal justice records in a contentious and sometimes angry debate on Wednesday.

Biden and Harris go on the attack in Democratic debate

8:47pm, 31st July, 2019

US

Biden and Harris go on the attack in Democratic debate

Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris battled fiercely over their healthcare plans in a debate on Wednesday, picking up where they left off last month when they had an explosive confrontation over race.

Democratic candidates attack Trump as Democratic presidential debate opens

8:04pm, 31st July, 2019

US

Democratic candidates attack Trump as Democratic presidential debate opens

Democratic presidential contenders attacked Republican President Donald Trump as a demagogue who is ripping apart the country and promised to restore unity during the opening minutes of a debate on Wednesday.

Biden and Harris to square off in Round 2 of Democratic presidential debate

5:12pm, 31st July, 2019

US

Biden and Harris to square off in Round 2 of Democratic presidential debate

Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris will stage a rematch of last month's explosive debate confrontation during Round 2 on Wednesday, with a re-energized Biden promising a more aggressive approach.

Biden and Harris to square off in Round two of Democratic presidential debate

5:43am, 31st July, 2019

Politics

Biden and Harris to square off in Round two of Democratic presidential debate

Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris will stage a rematch of last month's explosive debate confrontation during Round 2 on Wednesday, with a re-energized Biden promising a more aggressive approach.

Sanders and Warren defend progressive policies against attacks in U.S. Democratic debate

3:37am, 31st July, 2019

Politics

Sanders and Warren defend progressive policies against attacks in U.S. Democratic debate

Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders offered an unabashed defense of their progressive policies during a Democratic presidential debate on Tuesday, as their more moderate rivals criticized their proposals as unrealistic and politically untenable.

Alabama Senate rejects exception for rape amid debate to ban nearly all abortions

8:36pm, 14th May, 2019

US

Alabama Senate rejects exception for rape amid debate to ban nearly all abortions

Alabama's state Senate on Tuesday debated a bill that would outlaw nearly all abortions, rejecting an exception for rape and incest, part of an effort by more than a dozen states to have the U.S. Supreme Court reconsider a woman's constitut...

The debate behind Trump's move to tighten Iran oil sanctions

5:30am, 1st May, 2019

World

The debate behind Trump's move to tighten Iran oil sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected decision to ban all Iranian oil purchases after May 1 - ending exemptions for eight nations - came after hawkish economic and security advisors allayed the president's fears of an oil price hike, acc...

The obscure advisory committees at the heart of the U.S. drug pricing debate

9:50am, 29th April, 2019

US

The obscure advisory committees at the heart of the U.S. drug pricing debate

Expectations were high last year for three new migraine drugs hitting the market from Amgen Inc, Eli Lilly and Co and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.

In Spanish election debate, Sanchez snubs Ciudadanos as tempers fray

7:00pm, 23rd April, 2019

World

In Spanish election debate, Sanchez snubs Ciudadanos as tempers fray

The main contenders in Spain's parliamentary election traded verbal blows over jobs and national identity on Tuesday, as Socialist frontrunner Pedro Sanchez said he had no plans to include center-right Ciudadanos in any governing alliance.

Ukrainian presidential candidates trade insults in final debate

1:57pm, 19th April, 2019

World

Ukrainian presidential candidates trade insults in final debate

The two men vying to be Ukraine's next president traded insults and accusations in a final raucous debate on Friday in front of thousands of supporters ahead of a decisive run-off vote this weekend.

Naked truth - climate change protesters cause a stir in Brexit debate

3:24am, 2nd April, 2019

UK

Naked truth - climate change protesters cause a stir in Brexit debate

A group of semi-naked climate change protesters created a stir in Britain's parliament on Monday, pressing themselves up against the glass screen of a public gallery overlooking the chamber while lawmakers attempted to debate Brexit.

UK parliament to debate Brexit on Friday, exact format unclear

2:19pm, 28th March, 2019

UK

UK parliament to debate Brexit on Friday, exact format unclear

Britain's parliament will discuss a motion relating to Brexit on Friday, the government's leader in parliament Andrea Leadsom said on Thursday, but it was not yet clear whether this would result in a formal third vote on the government&#039...

Debate over anti-Semitism charges exposes divide in Democratic Party

5:56pm, 7th March, 2019

Politics

Debate over anti-Semitism charges exposes divide in Democratic Party

A debate within the Democratic Party over charges that one of its U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers made anti-Semitic remarks has exposed an ideological and generational rift in the party, prompting a vote condemning bigotry against minorities.

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Biden mounts fierce defense of Obama legacy after debate attacks

Democratic candidates Biden and Harris chafe at debate limits

From stickers to T-shirts, debate moments inspire U.S. campaign merchandise

After debate, Democrats will try to gain traction

Biden faces fierce attacks, fights back in combative Democratic debate

Barack Obama, silent in Democratic nominating contest, omnipresent in debate

Biden and Harris do battle, face attacks in combative U.S. Democratic debate

Biden and Harris go on the attack in Democratic debate

Democratic candidates attack Trump as Democratic presidential debate opens

Biden and Harris to square off in Round 2 of Democratic presidential debate

Biden and Harris to square off in Round two of Democratic presidential debate

Sanders and Warren defend progressive policies against attacks in U.S. Democratic debate

Alabama Senate rejects exception for rape amid debate to ban nearly all abortions

The debate behind Trump's move to tighten Iran oil sanctions

The obscure advisory committees at the heart of the U.S. drug pricing debate

In Spanish election debate, Sanchez snubs Ciudadanos as tempers fray

Ukrainian presidential candidates trade insults in final debate

Naked truth - climate change protesters cause a stir in Brexit debate

UK parliament to debate Brexit on Friday, exact format unclear

Debate over anti-Semitism charges exposes divide in Democratic Party

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

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