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Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. SOUNDBITE
US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes to be named the official Democratic presidental nominee, setting up a showdown with Republican Donald Trump in November, the Democratic National Committee Chair says. SOUNDBITE
Italian Prime minister Giuseppe Conte wins the first confidence vote in the lower chamber of the parliament with 321 votes, while 259 lawmakers voted against him. The vote was called in after the withdrawal of Matteo Renzi`s party from the governing coalition. IMAGES
"On Sunday, I very much look forward to the debate in Arizona with my friend, Joe Biden," says Bernie Sanders. Pressure was mounting on Sanders to end his campaign as Biden inflicted defeats in Mississippi, Missouri, Idaho and Michigan, carving a clear path to becoming the Democratic standard bearer in a potentially bruising matchup with Trump. SOUNDBITE
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders congratulates Former Vice President Joe Biden on his victory in South Carolina. "You cannot win them all, a lot of states out there, and tonight we did not win," Sanders tells a crowd of supporters in Virginia Beach. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.