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Democrats counting their troubles

More counting issues plague the Democrats in Nevada, but they don't stop Bernie Sanders scoring a resounding win. Nor is there much sign of consolidation among his opponents.

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On to Nevada!

Bernie Sanders has consolidated has position as favorite for the Democrat nomination, but there's still a long way to go.

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Replacing Corbyn

Britain's Labour Party has begun the process of choosing a new leader, with the task of deciding just how far to go in disowning the legacy of Jeremy Corbyn.

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Final Irish numbers

Final results from the Irish election suggest that it will be very difficult to form a government without somehow bringing Sinn Féin within the tent.

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Back in New Hampshire

Bernie Sanders will start a strong favorite in tonight's New Hampshire primary. His path to the nomination depends on his opponents failing to unite against him.

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Sinn Féin shakes up Ireland

Ireland's traditional two major parties record the worst combined vote in their history, setting up a difficult three-way tussle in the new parliament.

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Election preview: Ireland

Ireland's government for the last four years has depended on a non-aggression pact with its main rival. The dynamic that produced this state of affairs looks likely to continue.

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Meanwhile, in Thuringia

Outrage in Germany as liberals and centre-right vote with the far right in a state parliament. Has an important taboo been broken?

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The Iowa four and a half

Voting is about to get under way for the first time in the US presidential race. Here's what to look for in Iowa.

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A history of impeachment, part II

Transplanted to the United States, impeachment was never intended as a means to resolve political conflicts. When that use was attempted, it failed – but so did other methods.

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