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(The beginning of) the end of the beginning

Another big day of primaries in the United States. It's the end of the line for Marco Rubio, and it could be the day that will make Donald Trump all but unbeatable.

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Germany gets a far-right party (again)

Three state elections in Germany are dominated by the refugee issue. The far right makes gains, but there is some good news for Angela Merkel as well.

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Goodnight, Mr Rubio

On the figures it was a good day for Donald Trump, but by disposing of Marco Rubio it might finally unite Republican votes against him.

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No joy for immigrants in Slovakia

The anti-immigrant left in Slovakia loses out to the anti-immigrant right. At least it's a change.

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Thoughts on a three party system

Talk of "neoliberalism" obscures the existence of actual liberals, just at the time when we need them most.

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Trump stumbles at last

Some good news at last for anti-Trump Republicans. Not so good for those who hate Ted Cruz, and that's a lot of people.

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Election preview: Slovakia

Slovakia's centre-left government is seeking re-election, having secured economic growth and fought against accepting refugees. The alternative is a broad and possibly unstable centre-right coalition.

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Results roundup

An irregular feature updating world electoral news. This week, the United States, Iran, Spain, Ireland and Jamaica.

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The world we have lost

Twenty years on, Australia marks the advent of the Howard government. Time passes, but we still live in the shadow of that change.

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Super results

It's Super Tuesday, the one we've all been waiting for. Results as they come in.

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