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BBC OS: 2019/07/09 16:06 GMT: Ex-presidential candidate Ross Perot dies

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2019/07/09 16:06 GMT

2019/07/09 16:06 GMT: Ex-presidential candidate Ross Perot dies

Ex-presidential candidate Ross Perot dies

BBC World Service - BBC OS, Ex-presidential candidate Ross Perot dies

US billionaire Ross Perot ran twice to be US president as an independent

US billionaire Ross Perot ran twice to be US president as an independent. His family say he has died aged 89.

Billionaire Ross Perot ran twice to be US president as an independent. His family says he has died aged 89. We hear about his life. 

Also, we speak to our reporter in Mexico. It's about how last month US President Trump gave 45 days to Mexico to reduce the flow of migrants, or else face tariffs on exports. The country has a couple of weeks until that deadline.

And Instagram is rolling out a new tool to combat bullying by asking users: are you sure you want to post this? Two people who have experienced abusive comments online explain their thoughts. 

(Photo: Ross Perot April 5, 2012. Credit: Reuters)

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