DENVER, Colorado (AFP) - In a deafening moment of history, Democrats made Barack Obama the first black major-party nominee for president, as they rode a delirious outpouring of unity, hope and tears.
MOSCOW (AFP) - Russia lashed out at the West for ratcheting up tensions in the Black Sea with an increased NATO naval presence, and warned against isolating Moscow over the conflict in Georgia.
KHARTOUM (AFP) - Overjoyed passengers from a hijacked Sudanese jet returned home to delighted families on Thursday, having feared they would die at the hands of gunmen who threatened to blow up the plane.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US forces will hand over control of Anbar province to Iraqi troops in the coming days, military officials said Wednesday, touting improved security in the region.
HAVANA (AFP) - Tropical Storm Gustav churned toward Cuba and the United States Wednesday after lashing Haiti and the Dominican Republic with hurricane force winds and rain that killed 22 people.
MUMBAI (AFP) - India's most powerful businessman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday condemned protests against a plant building the world's cheapest car, saying they hurt the country's ability to attract needed investment.
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A US judge was due to rule Wednesday on damages awarded in a copyright infringement suit filed over the popular Barbie doll by toy giant Mattel against MGA Entertainment, an MGA spokesman said.
The Israeli Department of Antiquities demanded that the Islamic Wakf cease digging with heavy equipment and at night. At this point the purposeful destruction of the remnants of the Second Temple is continuing.
The Israeli Department of Antiquities demanded that the Islamic Wakf cease digging with heavy equipment and at night. At this point the purposeful destruction of the remnants of the Second Temple is continuing.