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'Adolf Hitler' denounces Trump
Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman dresses as Nazi leader on TV show to address comparisons to Donald Trump.

Watch: Trump supporter shouts 'go to Auschwitz' at Ohio rally
Unidentified man carrying Trump poster hurls abuse at reporter during Cleveland Trump rally.

Rubio, Kasich hint they won't support Trump if he's nominated
Following disruptions by violent protesters at Trump campaign events, Republican rivals blame GOP frontrunner for atmosphere of violence.

Obama, Clinton blast Trump's 'divisiveness'
President and Democratic frontrunner blame Trump for the violent clashes outside his campaign event in Chicago.

Cruz dominates Wyoming caucus
Texas Senator poised to win big in Wyoming caucus on Saturday.

Trump: 'Islam hates us'
Donald Trump tells CNN reporter he believes "Islam hates us", warns separating between radical and moderate Muslims is difficult.

Protesters threaten Trump, block campaign rally
Secret Service, police intervene as Trump rallies in Illinois and Ohio disrupted by angry protesters.

A view from America: The US presidential election - so far

Trump to address AIPAC 2016 conference
Republican presidential frontrunner will address annual AIPAC conference, taking place between March 20 and 22.

Report: Ben Carson to endorse Trump
Neurosurgeon who suspended his presidential campaign set to endorse Donald Trump, sources say.

Trump urges Republicans to unite around him
Trump says Republican party would be unbeatable if mainstream Republicans unite behind his candidacy.

Victories around the board on 'Super Tuesday 2'
Clinton takes Mississippi while Sanders wins Michigan. Trump picks up Mississippi and Michigan, Cruz dominates Idaho.

Trump calls ‘heil’ salute controversy ‘ridiculous’
The comparison between the pledge of support at his rallies and the Nazi ‘heil’ salute is ‘terrible,’ he says.

Religion, peace and politics

Muslim student who threatened to kill Trump will leave US
23-year-old Egyptian student Emadeldin Elsayed agrees to leave US voluntarily to avoid jail over threatening Facebook post.

Trump, Hillary look to dominate Tuesday primaries
Frontrunners hoping for big wins in Michigan and Mississippi to knock out rivals. Cruz surge may derail Trump.

Poll: Israeli Jews favor GOP, believe Trump is pro-Israel
Poll reveals Israelis believe GOP more supportive of Israel, most Israelis look favorably towards a Trump presidency.

Mexican president: Trump talks like Hitler
In most critical comment by foreign leader yet, Pena Nieto says Trump's 'strident rhetoric' is similar to ascendant Hitler and Mussolini.

Trump and Cruz ask for a 'one-on-one' battle
After Super Saturday results solidify them as leading candidates, Trump and Cruz call on Rubio and Kasich to bow out of Republican race.

Moshe Feiglin: Donald Trump is dangerous for Israel
Ex-Likud MK and Zehut chief blasts Israeli supporters of Trump, calls GOP frontrunner "bulldozer without a driver", compares him to Sharon.

The Trump phenomenon

Cruz gains on Trump, Rubio looks to brokered convention
With big victories on Saturday, Cruz gains on Trump in delegate count, while Rubio falls behind.

Cruz defeats Trump in Kansas, Maine
Senator Ted wins in Kansas and Maine, battles with Donald Trump for Kentucky as primaries continue.

Israeli billionaire: Trump is dangerous for Israel
Key Clinton backer Haim Saban calls Trump a 'court jester'; admits 'if you're against two state solution, Clinton is bad for Israel.'

Former Democratic candidate: I won't vote for Clinton
Former Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb says he won't vote for Hillary Clinton, but might vote for Trump.

Vote Dunetz for POTUS: I've the same qualifications as Trump

Watch: Rubio says 'flexible' Trump is doing 'yoga' in debate
In highlights of intense Republican debates, Trump admits to 'changing' policies while coming under fire for 'flexibility.'

McCain backs Romney on Trump
Arizona Senator urges Republican voters to "pay close attention" to what experts are saying about Trump.

GOP hawks: Better Clinton than Trump
Dozens of foreign policy insiders say they are 'unable to support' a ticket headed by Trump, in open letter.

Romney calls Trump a ‘phony, fraud’
In leaked speech to be delivered on Thursday, former GOP presidential nominee urges Republicans to shun Donald Trump.

Cruz campaign appeals to Jews: 'high stakes for Israel'
After three Super Tuesday wins, candidate draws loud cheers as he pledges friendship with Israel, vows to tear up Iran deal.

Trump and Clinton the big winners of Super Tuesday
Billionaire and former Secretary of State projected to win the most states in Super Tuesday vote.

New England Patriots owner praises 'close friend' Trump
Jewish philanthropist Robert Kraft stops short of endorsing Trump but hails him for his friendship.

Trump calls on Rubio to drop out if he fails on Super Tuesday
Republicans vote in 11 states, Democrats in 12, in crucial batch of presidential race primaries.

Farrakhan praises Donald Trump for not taking 'Jewish money'
After White Supremacist endorsement, anti-Semitic Nation of Islam founder says while he won't formally endorse Trump, 'I like what I see'.

New GOP primary rules helping Trump seal the nomination
Republican party rule changes backfire as anti-establishment frontrunner reaps benefits of new primary system.

Cruz: Trump is hiding mafia ties
Cruz suggests Trump's refusal to release tax returns may be to conceal links with organized crime.

Huckabee silently endorsing Trump?
Former Arkansas Governor has refused to endorse a candidate, but appears to be aligning himself with the Trump campaign.

Trump's rivals blast him over former KKK leader's endorsement
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz blast Trump for stuttering on David Duke's endorsement. Sanders weighs in as well.

Alabama Senator endorses Trump
Senator Jeff Sessions becomes the first senator to endorse billionaire Donald Trump for president.

Former KKK leader, French far-right figure endorse Trump
Prominent American anti-Semite David Duke joined by French National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen in endorsing GOP frontrunner.

Trump: I'm Israel's best friend
Speaking to Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, Republican frontrunner says his friendship with Israel is stronger than any other candidate's.

Christie endorses Trump for president
Days after suspending his own campaign, New Jersey Governor endorses Donald Trump, while taking shots at Marco Rubio.

What’s behind America’s rejection of the political establishment?

Rubio slams Trump for being 'anti-Israel'
Trump takes fire in Republican debate for vowing to be 'neutral' in trying to bag a peace deal 'achievement.'

Can Trump be trusted on Israel?
Former Israeli Ambassador Zalman Shoval discusses Donald Trump’s success and whether he will support Israel.

Rubio bashes Palestinian Authority, Trump ahead of big debate
Florida Senator Marco Rubio lambasts Palestinian Authority, hits Trump for 'neutrality' towards Israel, Palestinians.

After huge Nevada win, is Trump inevitable?
With less than a week until crucial Super Tuesday vote, Trump campaign is building momentum after blowout win in Nevada.

Trump takes Nevada
Trump tells fans he's 'winning, winning, winning' after scooping up Nevada Caucus, upping his winning streak to 3 ahead of Super Tuesday.

Will tonight’s Nevada caucus reset GOP race?
Trump enjoys a double-digit lead going into Nevada. But notoriously unpredictable “Silver State” could reshuffle the race.

Cruz: Trump wrong on Israel, no to neutrality
Texas Senator slams Trump over neutrality, proclaims support for Israel over terror.

Trump trounces competition in South Carolina primary
Real estate mogul receives more than 32% of the votes in South Carolina. Rubio narrowly beats Cruz for second place.

Sanders and Clinton go toe to toe in Nevada
In crucial third primary both candidates try to build momentum before Super Tuesday: Trump goes for win in South Carolina.

Vatican: Pope's comments on Trump 'not personal'
Vatican says remarks about building a wall to prevent immigration being "not Christian" were not personally directed at Trump.

Trump: What Obama did to Israel is a disgrace
After promising to be 'neutral' and 'unpredictable' in forcing peace talks, Trump calls Obama 'worst thing that ever happened to Israel.'

Pope says Trump is 'not Christian'
Trump fires back: if ISIS attacks Vatican, Pope would have 'wished and prayed' that he would be president.

Trump pledges to be neutral, unpredictable with Israel, PA
Republican frontrunner vows neutrality in dealing with Israel and the Palestinian Authority, argues US should be more 'unpredictable'.

Poll: Cruz leads Trump among national voters
NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll finds Ted Cruz with 28 percent support among Republican voters, ahead of Trump's 26%.

Sanders and Trump win in New Hampshire
CNN projecting that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have won the New Hampshire primaries.
