Polls open in 5 US states’ presidential primaries

Polling stations open in Connecticut, the first of five US states to begin voting in the day’s primaries, which mark a critical juncture in the presidential nominating race.

Residents of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island will also cast ballots in primaries, as Hillary Clinton seeks a knockout against Bernie Sanders and Republican Donald Trump remains confident of extending his lead despite rivals joining forces against him.

Voting stations in Connecticut open at 6 a.m. (1000 GMT), with polling in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania opening one hour later. Rhode Island precincts are to begin welcoming voters at various times, 7 a.m. at the earliest.

Polls across all five states close at 8 p.m. (0000 GMT Wednesday).

— AFP

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