The US Democratic Party launches its national convention in Denver, with ringing endorsements of White House hopeful Barack Obama from his wife, Michelle, and veteran US Senator Edward Kennedy.
The British role in the southern Iraqi oil city, once lorded over by Mahdi Army militiamen and criminal gangs, may end in early 2009 if new security gains take hold.
In the coming weeks, the West will be shaping a long-term response to what many see as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's bid to change the post-cold-war world.
The Democrats sought to present an emotionally powerful two-act evening, featuring Senator Edward M. Kennedy, struggling with brain cancer, and Michelle Obama.
AP - Michelle Obama declared "I love this country" Monday as she sought to reassure the nation that she and her husband Barack share Americans' bedrock values and belief in a dream of a better future.
AP - His voice firm, his wave familiar, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy told a cheering Democratic National Convention Monday night that his is "a season of hope" for an era of justice and fair prosperity with the election of Barack Obama as president.
Sen. Ted Kennedy declared there was "new hope" for the nation in his surprise Democratic National Convention appearance, while Michelle Obama addressed critics of her patriotism.
Presidential candidates usually keep a low-profile during the other guy's convention, but not John McCain. He's trying here in his home state to stay relevant to what's happening in Denver at the Democratic National Convention.
For a moment, the spotlight will be back on Sen. Hillary Clinton as she takes the stage Tuesday for her last solo "hoorah" of the 2008 presidential election.