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Outgoing president vows to assist successor in first meeting of longtime combatants
First lady calls on African Americans, millennials and women to back candidate
She has become a symbol of resistance for some voters, writes Demetri Sevastopulo
Why alliances of respect between powerful women are common, and foundational
Concern rises about voter trust in integrity of US electoral system
Remarks to Republican convention draw criticism for similarity to those made by First Lady in 2008
The White House rightly thinks the UK is better off in the EU
Michelle Obama to unveil project to help 62m girls worldwide with access to schooling
Her parents were determined that she get a good education. Now the US first lady tells about her own mission to keep girls in school around the world
Partnerships with UK and Japan will help remove barriers to education, writes Michelle Obama
Exodus of black support sends Obama’s former chief of staff to second round despite heavy campaign spending
Hard-nosed former Obama aide faces tough mayoral re-election fight
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