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Jul 2024
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Biden’s shock decision and Kamala Harris...

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Following US President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was quitting the race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris is wasting no time launching her bid for the presidency. In this episode of the Reuters World News podcast we take a look at international and US reaction to Biden’s decision and what Kamala Harris will face as she seeks to nail down the nomination.   

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