Republicans formally nominate Trump for US presidency
By REUTERS
After vanquishing 16 party rivals, warring with much of the Republican establishment and provoking controversy at the party convention, Donald Trump on Tuesday secured the party's 2016 nomination for the White House.His son, Donald Trump Jr., announced the support of New York, their home state, during a roll-call vote at the Republican National Convention, ensuring Trump had the majority of delegates - 1,237 - needed to contest the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election.Anti-Israel activists vandalize Texas congressman's office door
