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Today is "Super Tuesday" in the US, the most important day in the Democratic primaries with elections in 14 states. If one candidate secures a substantial lead against the rest his nomination becomes more likely. Bernie Sanders is currently ahead in the primaries and national polls, followed by Joe Biden and Michael Bloomberg. What would victory for Sanders mean?

According to the WHO, coronavirus has now spread to 73 countries and almost 91,000 cases of infection have been registered, with about 3,100 fatalities. Commentators look at the impact of the virus and of the fear it is creating on the economy and everyday life.

Turkey opened its border to the EU on the weekend. As a result, thousands of people have set out for Europe. Greek police used tear gas and water cannons to keep them from crossing the border into Greece. Commentators say Erdoğan is trying to put pressure on the EU, but disagree as to how Europe should respond.

The situation in the Syrian province of Idlib continues to escalate. Dozens of Turkish soldiers have been killed over the last few days. Turkey has reacted with counterstrikes and shot down a Syrian fighter jet - further fuelling tensions with Russia, which supports Assad. Journalists are having difficulty making out which side has the upper hand.