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Bernie Sanders action toy funded on Kickstarter

Orders for a 6â€ tall Bernie Sanders action figure â€“ complete with signature slouch, open mouth and accusatory pointed finger â€“ were flooding in from fans on Kickstarter, months ahead of the products delivery date in July. Brooklyn-based FCTRY created a prototype for the plastic version of the Vermont senator and started a campaign with a goal of raising $15,000 (Â£10,640) to fund production. Within 24 hours FCTRY had raised about $40,000 from fans snapping up various deals, including a sold-out $20 offer for a single Bernie Sanders action figure called The Early Bern Special #1.

Feb 26, 2016

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EU referendum: Watch David Cameronâ€™s appeal to remain in Europe

Britains Prime Minister has started a four-month campaign to persuade voters to remain in the European Union.

Feb 25, 2016

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Guantanamo: Obama asks congress for fair hearing on closing prison

Feb 24, 2016

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Nevada caucus: Donald Trump â€˜winning the countryâ€™ after third straight win

Businessman Donald Trump inched closer to the US Republican presidential nomination after easily outdistancing his rivals in the Nevada caucus on 23 February, giving him his third win in four early nominating contests. Broadcast networks called the state for Trump almost immediately after voting ended, with the state Republican Party confirming the victory soon after. With returns still being tabulated, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida was in second place, with Ted Cruz, a Senator from Texas, coming in third.

Feb 24, 2016

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EU referendum: Bank of England firmly on the fence about Brexit

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on 23 February the central bank was not making judgments about the outcome of Britains referendum on European Union membership, but noted moves in sterling since the date of the vote was set.

Feb 23, 2016

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Donald Trump would like to punch protester â€˜in the faceâ€™

Feb 23, 2016

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David Cameron rules out second referendum on EU membership

Feb 22, 2016

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EU referendum: Brexit MPs insist David Cameron should remain party leader

Members of Prime Minister David Camerons cabinet say the Conservative party will remain unified in support of the leader even as the members publicly campaign against his stance of remaining in the European Union. In separate interviews on 22 February, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and Culture Secretary John Whittingdale said Cameron should retain his position, regardless of the outcome of a referendum on EU membership slated for 23 June

Feb 22, 2016

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Boris Johnson backs British exit from EU

London Mayor Boris Johnson says he would back Britains exit from the European Union.

Feb 22, 2016

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Brexit: Brits divided over possible Brexit despite Camerons deal

Londoners give mixed reactions to the possibility of leaving the European Union despite Camerons deal.

Feb 20, 2016

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Marco Rubio: Cuba is as repressive as it has ever been

Feb 19, 2016

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Donald Trump vs Pope Francis: Who said what?

The Republican frontrunner and head of the Catholic Church have recently traded blows.

Feb 19, 2016

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EU referendum: David Cameron says he wont accept deal at any price

Prime Minister David Cameron said on 18 February, that he expected negotiations with fellow European leaders to be tough but that he would not accept a deal at any price to keep Britain in the EU. Cameron made the comments as he arrived at a crunch summit in Brussels where he will try and achieve concessions on key issues he believes are vital if he is to win an EU membership referendum.

Feb 18, 2016

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