the candidates at the end of the debate Source: AAP
After months of verbal jousting at a distance, US Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have confronted each other face-to-face for the first time, setting out for voters their vastly different visions for America's future. The high-stakes showdown - the first of three presidential debates - comes as both candidates are viewed negatively by large numbers of Americans. Democrat Ms Clinton is facing questions from the electorate about her trustworthiness, and Republican Mr Trump is struggling to convince many voters that he has the temperament and policy depth to be president. More in this report
After months of verbal jousting at a distance, US Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have confronted each other face-to-face for the first time, setting out for voters their vastly different visions for America's future. The high-stakes showdown - the first of three presidential debates - comes as both candidates are viewed negatively by large numbers of Americans. Democrat Ms Clinton is facing questions from the electorate about her trustworthiness, and Republican Mr Trump is struggling to convince many voters that he has the temperament and policy depth to be president. More in this report
