US Republicans Hopefuls In Televised Debate

In the US, four of the republican candidates seeking the parties presidential nomination have taken part in a televised debate.

The frontrunner Donald Trump came under fire from Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.

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Mr Trump was repeatedly accused of being inconsistent on a number of issues including immigration and the war in Afghanistan.

He admitted he changed his stance on issues but said flexibility was a strength.

And Donald Trump responded to claims from the party's most recent presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, who described Trump as a 'misogynist'.