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• Democrats make history, and Obama the nominee
  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.
• Russia hits out at West over Georgia tensions
  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.
• Delighted Sudanese home after hijacking ordeal
  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.
• US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis
  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.
• Deadly Gustav churns toward Cuba, Gulf of Mexico
  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.
• India's Reliance chief says anti-Nano protests may hurt business
  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.
• US judge to rule on Mattel award over Barbie-Bratz spat: MGA
  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.