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Why Trump takedown will backfire

COMMENT: Being attacked by Romney is more likely to cement Trump's hold on the nomination than loosen his grip on it. Here's why.

How Isis is earning $30 million a month

The terrorist group is making millions by funnelling dollars looted from banks into legitimate currency markets in the Middle East.

New flag could fly at Rio Olympics

John Key has confirmed that if we vote to change the flag, the changeover would definitely take place before the Olympics in August.

Ben Carson sees no 'path forward'

Ben Carson, the retired neurosurgeon who briefly led the Republican presidential race, will not attend Thursday's debate in Detroit, according to those familiar with his plans.

10 best reactions to Christie's hostage face

Chris Christie had the best reaction to Donald Trump. And then Twitter had the best reaction to Chris Christie.

Super Tuesday's winners and losers: What have we learned

Clinton and Trump each won seven of 11 state races as they distanced themselves from party rivals and looked ahead to a November presidential election showdown.

Cartoon: Trumps morning glory

Editorial: Trump gives them what they want

Watching the progress of Donald Trump in the Unites States presidential primaries has been compared with watching a train wreck.

Winners and losers from Super Tuesday

The biggest day - and night - of the 2016 presidential primary season is (mostly) in the books. Who stood out, and who took a hit?

Clinton claims win in South Carolina

Hillary Clinton has won the Democratic primary in South Carolina.

Christian America? God's not fooled

This is why national elections are so fascinating. Every four years, Americans collectively paint and present to the world a picture that communicates their aspirations and fears. It is a picture that enables us to see the character of a nation.

Iran's women MPs face battle for parity

The Guardian Council, a constitutional watchdog that vets election candidates, excluded all 16 women seeking one of the assembly's 88 seats.

Audrey Young: Utterly simple vote hijacked for party purposes

If you like it, vote for it. If you like the present flag better, vote for it. Don't let anything else get in the way, writes Audrey Young.

Sanders launches tirade on Clinton

At a few points, the audience booed Clinton and the stances she's taken.

Rubio and Cruz go tag-team on Trump

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz teamed up to run an aggressive attack on Trump in the last debate, but were they too late?

Paul Thomas: Trump not just an outsider but a renegade outlaw

COMMENT: The barbarian is no longer at the gate. He's inside the castle and heading for the throne room, writes Paul Thomas.

Gwynne Dyer: Cameron drops the ball on EU referendum

An insider's look at Donald Trump's campaign

Jenna Johnson, The Washington Post's lead reporter covering Trump, shares her experiences following the billionaire businessman.