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Donald Trump attacked in Republican debates Defiant Donald Trump dominates US Republican TV debate
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The Republican candidates running for US president have attacked frontrunner Donald Trump in their first debate. Donald Trump continued to dominate the Republican race for US president by causing further controversies in the first debate.
The tycoon, who has upended the race with controversial comments about war heroes and Mexicans, was centre stage. The tycoon's refusal to rule out a third-party run drew boos from the audience on Thursday night.
He was immediately criticised by Rand Paul for being the only candidate who refused to rule out a third-party run against any eventual Republican winner. And he stood by offensive comments he has made in the past about women.
The 10 candidates on stage in Cleveland were selected by Fox News on the basis of recent national polls. The 10 candidates in Cleveland, selected by Fox News on the basis of recent national polls, provided a frank and bruising exchange of views.
The 90-minute forum, which began at 9pm local time (01:00 GMT), featured some frank exchanges as candidates vied to stand out in such a crowded Republican field. When the debate ended, commentators immediately praised the performances of Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Ohio Governor John Kasich.
Earlier, Carly Fiorina mocked Mr Trump's links to the Clintons in a separate Republican debate for the seven candidates that failed to make the main event. But former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker - with Mr Trump among the frontrunners - failed to provide their supporters with any stand-out moments.
In both debates, immigration reform, abortion and foreign policy were among the issues that candidates were questioned on. Key moments included:
On Thursday, the Democratic Party announced they will hold their first debate in Nevada in October, hosted by CNN.On Thursday, the Democratic Party announced they will hold their first debate in Nevada in October, hosted by CNN.
The Republican top 10The Republican top 10
A fun guide to the 10 Republican debatersA fun guide to the 10 Republican debaters
Meet all the 2016 hopefulsMeet all the 2016 hopefuls
The format, which narrowed the field of 17 contenders to 10, has been criticised by some as unfair.The format, which narrowed the field of 17 contenders to 10, has been criticised by some as unfair.
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum reacted angrily to his omission.Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum reacted angrily to his omission.
He and the six other remaining candidates took part in an earlier debate that featured several attacks on Mr Trump.He and the six other remaining candidates took part in an earlier debate that featured several attacks on Mr Trump.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said he was running a campaign based on celebrity, while former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina mocked him over his Clinton ties.Former Texas Governor Rick Perry said he was running a campaign based on celebrity, while former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina mocked him over his Clinton ties.
Influential figures at Fox News, including presenters Chris Wallace and Bill O'Reilly, declared Ms Fiorina the winner.Influential figures at Fox News, including presenters Chris Wallace and Bill O'Reilly, declared Ms Fiorina the winner.
Former senator Rick Santorum called the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage a "rogue" decision, comparing it to another ruling, Dred Scott, which said African Americans were not citizens, and was later overturned.Former senator Rick Santorum called the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage a "rogue" decision, comparing it to another ruling, Dred Scott, which said African Americans were not citizens, and was later overturned.
Ms Fiorina, the only female in the race, also slammed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.Ms Fiorina, the only female in the race, also slammed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.
"She lies about Benghazi, she lies about emails and she supports funding Planned Parenthood," she said."She lies about Benghazi, she lies about emails and she supports funding Planned Parenthood," she said.