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Donald Trump's inability to reduce the cost of living for ordinary Americans appears to have played a key role in recent Democrat election victories (Picture: Andrew Harnik)

Why Trump’s strategy to defeat his nemesis may be a sinister one Henry McLeish

Joe Biden remained the Democrats' candidate for so long that no one else other than Kamala Harris was able to take over (Picture: Kevin Dietsch)

How Democrats' huge mistake helped put Donald Trump in the White House Alistair Carmichael

Elon Musk has become Trump’s most vocal fan and one of his biggest financial backers during the US election

Could X mogul Elon Musk really join Donald Trump in the White House?

In a tight race, Vice-President Kamala Harris is on course to beat Donald Trump in the US election (Picture: Chris duMond)

As Trump tries to blame Jews for his defeat, I'm sure Harris will win Henry McLeish

Why general election TV debates that parody democracy are dangerous Brian Wilson

Donald Trump tosses hats to supporters during a rally in August this year in Waukesha, Wisconsin (Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Trump remains a dangerous figure in a volatile and angry America – Henry McLeish

Brazilian former president and presidential candidate for the leftist Workers Party (PT), Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R), speaks to supporters holding hands with Sao Paulo Governor candidate Fernando Haddad (L), and Brazil's vice-presidential candidate Geraldo Alckmin.

Brazil elections: Former president declares support for opposition candidate

Could Donald Trump make a comeback? (Picture: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)

How Biden is struggling and Trump is still a big problem – Henry McLeish

The United States House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a historic second time after his supporters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. last week. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Donald Trump impeached for historic second time for ‘incitement of insurrection’

Donald Trump's base is holding firm and he is reaching out to other interest groups in a bid to remain in the White House (PIcture: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

Here's how Trump could still win the US election – Henry McLeish

Some believe the emoji use is linked to the 2016 "pizzagate" conspiracy. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pizza and cheese emojis are being used on social media by paedophiles - what you...

Global cases surpass one million mark as unemployment soars

Global cases surpass one million mark as unemployment soars

Donald Trump leaves his 'Merry Christmas Rally' in Battle Creek, Michigan, held as the US House of Representatives voted to impeach him. (Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Why Donald Trump may well be having a very happy Christmas – Henry McLeish

US president Donald Trump

'It's a disgrace': Donald Trump reacts to becoming the third US president to be ...

Held last year at Hazeltine, the 2022 Ryder Cup is due to be staged in Italy in 2022. Picture: Brian Spurlock

Italian politicians hope to find funding solution to 2022 Ryder Cup

Jeremy Corbyn is under fire from Barack Obama. Picture: PA

Barack Obama: Corbyn's Labour has lost touch with reality

Protesters carry an effigy of South Koreas President Park Geun-Hye during an anti-government rally in Seoul. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

MPs struggle to define plan to impeach South Korean president

What if Alex Salmond and Donald Trump had remained best friends?

Brian Monteith: Time to get down to business and deal with Trump

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Robert O'Brien: Hilary Clinton best placed for cyber security battle

Herder Pagvajaviin Shatarbaatar casts his vote in Mandalgovi in the Gobi desert. Picture: Getty

Slowdown in China's economy overhangs Mongolia's election

Bernie Sanders addresses a rally. Picture: AP

Bernie Sanders pressured to quit to clear way for Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton and New York City first lady Chirlane McCray at an early childhood development centre in New York. Picture: Getty

Hillary Clinton prepares for intimate campaign

Alex Salmond is to publish his memoirs - a 'frank, honest and revealing' account of the referendum campaign. Picture: PA

Scottish independence: Alex Salmond to publish book

Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio applaud President Barack Obama on Capitol Hill during his State of the Union address. Picture: AP

Barack Obama unbowed in State of Union address

President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address. Picture: Getty

Barack Obama unbowed in State of Union address

Tokyos clubs are among those that have seen police raids. Picture: Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/Getty Images

Japan’s clubbers may get a licence to dance

Marina Berlusconi: Interview came as father began sentence. Picture: Getty

Berlusconi’s daughter hints at political career

The Prime Minister will meet Matteo Renzi on his first visit to the UK. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Cameron seeks support for EU reforms from Italy PM

Matteo Renzi will be the youngest prime minister. Picture: Reuters

Italian premier Letta quits after ‘palace coup’

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Gay pride

Vladimir Putin meets Pope Francis yesterday on his trip to Rome. Picture: AFP/Getty

Italy: Berlusconi in last-ditch senate stand

Silvio Berlusconi admitted for the first time he faces expulsion from the senate in his 16-minute broadcast last night. Picture: AP

Berlusconi defiant as senate prepares to expel him

Protesters gathered outside parliament in Nicosia yesterday. Picture: AP

Cyprus: Parliament approves bail-out

Enrico Letta faces the media yesterday. He says he wants a change in policy as austerity is no longer enough. Picture: Getty

Italy: Enrico Letta nominated as new prime minister

Beppe Grillo arrives at a press conference yesterday, where he denounced the reelection of Giorgio Napolitano. Picture: AP

Italy: Beppe Grillo condemns election of president

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‘Black smoke’ over Rome as MPs and senators reconvene

Bersani seeks Grillo ‘deal’

Italian elections: Voters send the euro plummeting

Eight states in two days for Obama in final effort to overtake Romney

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Serbia’s opposition scrapes into power

Analysis: Mario Monti’s nerves begin to fray

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Small donations add up to $29m for Obama’s campaign fund
President Barack Obama raised $29.1 million for his campaign and the Democratic Party in January, adding to his momentum as Republican rivals were distracted by...

‘I was under hypnosis at time of shooting’ says Robert F Kennedy’s killer

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Profile: Louis Susman, US Ambassador to Britain

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Former Albania president dies

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Voters want coalition rule, poll shows

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Court clears path for Silvio Berlusconi to be tried on fraud and corruption

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No-confidence blow for Silvio Berlusconi

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David Cowan: The Tea Party's roots are in Aberdeen, not Boston

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Japan's PM survives challenge

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Japanese PM faces party contest

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Run for presidency? It'd be absurd not to consider it, says Palin

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Election threat to Japan's ruling party as three arrested in funding scandal

Can $200m Obama win vital votes of 'poor white folk'?

Barack Obama takes a big step towards becoming the first black US President

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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