US election 2016

Trump says no proof on 'collusion' with Russians

Donald Trump takes to Twitter to insist that despite months of investigating, no proof has emerged that he colluded with Russia to tilt the 2016 presidential election in his favor.

Hillary makes history as Democratic presidential nominee

Democrat Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman in US history to be nominated for president by any major party.

Trump's distortions on Clinton

Donald Trump's fierce denunciation of Hillary Clinton was rife with distortion.

Pressure builds on Bernie Sanders to drop out of race

Pressure is building on Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to give up his fight for the Democratic presidential nomination.

US Election 2016: Ryan to vote for Trump

US House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will vote for the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in this year's election, despite their differences.

Hillary says race against Bernie Sanders is 'done'

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has said her primary race against Bernie Sanders is effectively over.

Trump softens stance on Muslim ban

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on temporarily barring Muslims from travelling to the US.

Trump will make 'exception' for Sadiq Khan

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump says the newly elected mayor of London would be an "exception" to his proposed ban on Muslims travelling to the US.

Trump accuses China of 'raping' US with unfair trade policy

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump accuses China of "raping" the US, in renewed criticism of China's trade policy.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Cruz wins all 14 Wyoming Republican delegates

Ted Cruz nails down all 14 delegates up for grabs at the Republican Party convention in Wyoming.

April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016

The anti-Trump: Obama stepping into campaign fray

President Barack Obama has opened his final presidential campaign — against Donald Trump.

April 6, 2016
April 6, 2016

Cruz deals Trump a blow with Wisconsin win

Texas Senator Ted Cruz scores a commanding victory over Donald Trump in Wisconsin's presidential primary Tuesday, putting the Republican frontrunner on notice that his march to the nomination is not a done deal.

March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016

Trump presidency rated among top 10 global risks: EIU

Donald Trump winning the US presidency is considered one of the top 10 risks facing the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016

US election 2016: Trump faces long fight as Kasich wins Ohio

The race for the Republican presidential nomination continues after Donald Trump wins a decisive victory in the key state of Florida but lost to John Kasich in Ohio.

March 13, 2016
March 13, 2016

Trump stares down protesters after rally violence

Donald Trump trains his fire on the protesters disrupting his rallies, branding them "thugs" and extremists, as White House rivals warned the Republican's heated rhetoric was dangerously fanning tensions.

March 9, 2016
March 9, 2016

US election 2016: Trump wins in Mississippi, Michigan

Donald Trump wins two more states, Michigan and Mississippi, in his bid for the White House.

March 6, 2016
March 6, 2016

US election 2016: Trump and Clinton remain front-runners

US presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton maintains their status as front-runners in the latest round of voting for their parties' nominations.

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