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Biden pledges to respect personal space
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47806148
Joe Biden has pledged to be “more mindful” about physical contact with women, hoping draw a line under a controversy that has cast a cloud over his expected White House bid.
The former US vice-president posted a video on Twitter saying he will in future respect personal space.
Mr Biden stressed he has only ever intended to build a “human connection”, rather than make anyone uncomfortable.
He has not yet announced whether he will join the 2020 Democratic field.
“Social norms are changing, I understand that, and I’ve heard what these women are saying,” the 76-year-old Biden said in a video that looked like it had been recorded in a mobile phone.
His statement follows accusations against him of unwelcome touching from four women in recent days.