Barack Obama has gained more ground over his rival, Hillary Clinton, in the contest to win the Democratic nomination to run for US president.

Mr Obama, the senator for Illinois, has won the primary in Wisconsin, and is also projected to take victory in Hawaii - his 10th win in a row.

This puts huge pressure on Mrs Clinton to win in Ohio and Texas next month.

John McCain won Wisconsin for the Republicans, boosting his front-runner status in his party’s contest.

Mr McCain is also projected to win a Republican primary in Washington state.

With 99% of precincts having reported in Wisconsin, Mr Obama had 58% of the vote to Mrs Clinton’s 41%……

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