US election 2020: Joe Biden launches presidential bid

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Former US Vice-President Joe Biden has declared a presidential bid, putting an end to months of speculation.

In a video announcement, Mr Biden warned that the "core values of the nation... our very democracy, everything that has made America America, is at stake". 

The 76-year-old enters a crowded race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. 

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Botswana at a critical juncture

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