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US primaries: Joe Biden heading to Democratic nomination after big wins

Former vice president Joe Biden has won three states out of the six according to results and projections so far. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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WASHINGTON - The writing is on the wall after Tuesday's (March 10) slew of Democratic Party primaries across six states: Mr Joe Biden is in line for the Democratic Party's nomination as the candidate to beat President Donald Trump in November.

The 77-year-old former vice-president lengthened his delegate lead over rival Senator Bernie Sanders, 78, winning three states out of the six according to results and projections as of 11pm on Tuesday night in Washington (11am Wednesday in Singapore).

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