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US presidential polls 2024: Biden, Trump trade barbs in first TV debate

Atlanta (US), June 28 (UNI) Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in the first US presidential debate for the November 2024 election.
Thursday night's showdown was marked by personal attacks besides a stumbling performance from the Democratic candidate and incumbent Biden, who "struggled with a hoarse voice and occasional verbal blanks", a BBC report said.
Democrats have expressed concern over the president's performance, the report said, adding that American media suggested, "Biden's early answers triggered panic among some Democratic strategists.
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High alert temporarily shuts down Islamabad airport's airfield

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