Republican Presidential Candidates Clash During TV Debate

The leading Republican Party presidential candidates have taken part in their first televised debate in the US - giving Americans a chance to compare the White House hopefuls. Much attention was focused on the property magnate, Donald Trump, who refused to rule out standing as an independent. The candidates also clashed on a number of issues including immigration, abortion and the rise of Islamic State.

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Photo: Guests watch Republican presidential candidates speak during the first Republican presidential debate hosted by Fox News and Facebook in Cleveland, Ohio. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images