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Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden kicks off his 2020 presidential bid with a call for "unity" in America, at a campaign rally in Philadelphia. SOUNDBITE
Former congressman from Texas Beto O'Rourke announces his 2020 bid to a crowd of supporters in his hometown of El Paso. SOUNDBITE
Lawyer and human rights activist Stella Assange leaves court and tells journalists that the judges "have reached the right decision" after Julian Assange wins a new chance to appeal against his extradition to the United States. IMAGES
Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin submits the documents to Russia's Central Election Commission needed to register as a candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in March. The would-be challenger to Vladimir Putin shot to fame with promises to end the conflict in Ukraine and the previous week announced he had passed the 100,000 signature threshold to register. Russia's Central Election Commission will review his application and make a decision about whether he can run. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing the creation of a Presidential Science Council, which will provide an opportunity "at least once every three months, to exchange views in complete freedom" so as to be able to say "what's not going well". 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.