
Barack Obama lays a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, July 23, 2008.

U.S Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama (R) and Afghan President Hamid Karzai walk at the presidential palace in Kabul July 20, 2008.

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, second from right, and his wife Michelle, left, watch an Independence Day parade with their two daughters, Malia, right, and Sasha in Butte, Mont., Friday, July 4, 2008.
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Obama calls for stronger transatlantic ties
U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama called here on Thursday for stronger ties across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Obama leads McCain by 6 points - poll (July 24, 07:51 GMT)
- Obama: nuclear Iran is game changer (July 23, 16:16 GMT)
- Iraq eyes U.S. pullout by 2010 amid Obama visit (July 22, 06:34 GMT)
Campaign News
- Obama, McCain argue over Iraq, agree on Afghanistan
(Jul 15, 20:20 GMT) - Obama, McCain debate over Iraq's demand for withdrawal timetable
(Jul 08, 23:25 GMT) - McCain, Obama clash over economic issue (Jul 08, 03:00 GMT)
- Debates over economy between Obama, McCain heat up (Jun 10, 22:51 GMT)
- Obama clinches nomination; Clinton seeks VP spot
(Jun 04, 01:58 GMT) - Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary
(Jun 01, 20:45 GMT) - Obama, McCain quietly begin searching for VP nominees
(May 23, 03:27 GMT) - U.S. media: Clinton wins presidential primary in Kentucky
(May 20, 23:19 GMT) - Obama to reach delegate milestone Tuesday
(May 20, 03:34 GMT) - Clinton projected to win big in W Virginia primary
(May 14, 03:30 GMT) - Obama adds 4 post-primary superdelegates, Clinton 2 (May 08, 10:09 GMT)
- Obama wins Guam Democratic caucuses
(May 04, 06:44 GMT) - Clinton defeats Obama in Pennsylvania primary
(Apr 23, 04:00 GMT) - Clinton reaches for Pa. win; Obama says he'll be close
(Apr 22, 05:25 GMT) - Obama beats Clinton in Mississippi primary as expected
(Mar 12, 03:27 GMT)
Democrats
- Obama calls for stronger transatlantic ties
(Jul 24, 21:09 GMT) - Obama: nuclear Iran is game changer (Jul 23, 16:16 GMT)
- Abbas receives Obama in Ramallah, talks about peace
(Jul 23, 14:53 GMT) - Obama to pay fast visit to Israel, West Bank (Jul 22, 09:12 GMT)
- Iraq eyes U.S. pullout by 2010 amid Obama visit
(Jul 22, 06:34 GMT) - John Edwards to consider being Obama's running mate (Jul 21, 23:12 GMT)
- Barack Obama begins first-hand inspection of Iraq
(Jul 21, 13:48 GMT) - Barack Obama visits Iraq (Jul 21, 08:12 GMT)
- Obama promises long-term support to Afghanistan
(Jul 20, 12:47 GMT) - Obama embarks on multi-stop foreign trip (Jul 20, 07:42 GMT)
- U.S. presidential candidate Obama arrives in Afghanistan (Jul 19, 08:20 GMT)
- Obama raises US$52 mln in June
(Jul 17, 15:31 GMT) - Two possible Obama VP picks coy on their prospects (Jul 17, 02:30 GMT)
- Obama welcomes direct talks between U.S., Iran (Jul 17, 01:10 GMT)
- Obama campaign outraged by New Yorker cover
(Jul 15, 07:02 GMT)
Republicans
- McCain says Obama Europe trip amounts to politics (Jul 18, 06:18 GMT)
- McCain praises rival before pro-Obama crowd (Jul 17, 03:34 GMT)
- McCain raises $22 mln in June for presidential bid (Jul 10, 20:12 GMT)
- McCain jokes about killing Iranians with cigarettes (Jul 09, 08:42 GMT)
- Kerry says McCain lacks judgment to be president (Jul 09, 08:36 GMT)
- McCain shakes up presidential campaign team (Jul 02, 22:26 GMT)
- Report: Romney tops list of McCain's potential running mates
(Jul 01, 15:48 GMT) - McCain's remarks on Iraq war draw fire
(Jun 11, 21:52 GMT) - McCain opens fundraiser to media
(Jun 10, 03:06 GMT) - McCain calls for tougher sanctions against Iran (Jun 02, 19:40 GMT)
- McCain distances himself from Bush's war policies
(May 26, 21:50 GMT) - McCain says US succeeding in Iraq
(Mar 25, 07:29 GMT) - Bush endorses McCain as Republican presidential nominee
(Mar 05, 20:22 GMT) - McCain denies inappropriate relationship with female lobbyist
(Feb 21, 16:54 GMT) - Ex-President Bush says attacks on McCain 'unfair'
(Feb 19, 06:53 GMT)
Poll
- Obama leads McCain by 6 points - poll
(Jul 24, 07:51 GMT) - Obama leads McCain by 6 points in "poll of polls" (Jul 17, 01:11 GMT)
- Obama not closing racial divide: poll (Jul 16, 06:07 GMT)
- Latest poll shows Obama's widened lead over McCain
(Jul 11, 22:34 GMT) - Top 10 answers voters gave to describe candidates - AP poll (Jul 11, 07:03 GMT)
- Poll rates Obama as Canadians' favorite politician (Jun 30, 19:12 GMT)
- Poll: Obama shows lead in battleground states
(Jun 26, 20:39 GMT) - Poll: Obama leads McCain by 12 points
(Jun 24, 23:12 GMT) - Polls: Obama leads McCain in 3 key swing states
(Jun 19, 02:56 GMT) - Poll: Obama rapidly picks up more women voters' support
(Jun 11, 21:30 GMT) - Obama's lead over Clinton in national poll shrinks to zero
(Apr 28, 19:29 GMT) - More Americans say U.S. ready for black president (Apr 04, 08:07 GMT)
- Democratic leaders leave Obama, Clinton to decide on Florida convention delegates (Apr 03, 03:24 GMT)
- Obama suggests cabinet post for Gore if elected U.S. president
(Apr 02, 19:16 GMT) - Obama narrows Clinton's lead in Pennsylvania poll
(Apr 02, 19:18 GMT)
Analyses and Commentaries
- As economy dominates, Obama, McCain seek answers (Jul 17, 02:41 GMT)
- Obama, McCain would look to women, Hispanics for Supreme Court (Jul 16, 05:55 GMT)
- What kind of life awaits next presidential kids?
(Jul 11, 07:22 GMT) - Next U.S. president's diplomacy (Jul 04, 08:22 GMT)
- Obama wins presidential nomination but faces tougher battles
(Jun 04, 13:12 GMT) - News Analysis: For Clinton, Obama, winning margin is key to Pa. primary (Apr 22, 20:37 GMT)
- Mississippi primary unlikely to change pattern of Democratic race (Mar 11, 15:51 GMT)
- Dems can't win without superdelegates
(Mar 07, 07:49 GMT) - Texas, Ohio could decide Dem nomination
(Mar 04, 05:29 GMT) - Make-or-break moment comes for Clinton in Ohio, Texas
(Mar 04, 02:28 GMT) - Wisconsin, key state for U.S. presidential candidates
(Feb 20, 02:40 GMT) - World captivated by US presidential race
(Feb 02, 02:54 GMT) - Presidential race has little impact on U.S. climate policy (Feb 01, 06:46 GMT)
- Black voters play decisive role in Obama victory in South Carolina (Jan 27, 14:48 GMT)
- 'Two against one' in Clintons vs Obama campaign
(Jan 24, 06:58 GMT)
Backgrounder
- Profile of Hillary Clinton (Jul 04, 09:53 GMT)
- Profile of John McCain (Jul 04, 09:53 GMT)
- Profile of Barack Obama (Jul 04, 09:52 GMT)
- Presidential nomination races won by Obama, Clinton (Jul 04, 08:29 GMT)
- Profile: Obama, first U.S. African-American presidential nominee (Jul 04, 08:26 GMT)
- A look at states won by Obama and Clinton (Mar 12, 05:53 GMT)
- Backgrounder: Super Tuesday in 2008, biggest in history (Feb 05, 20:39 GMT)
- Key states in U.S. presidential race on Super Tuesday (Feb 05, 05:21 GMT)
- Super Tuesday contenders' profiles
(Feb 04, 16:42 GMT) - Presidential primary system in U.S. (Jan 07, 07:16 GMT)
- Brief introduction to New Hampshire presidential primary (Jan 07, 07:13 GMT)
- 2008 U.S. presidential candidates (Jan 04, 14:18 GMT)
- Key players in 2008 U.S. presidential race (Jan 04, 14:24 GMT)
- Major events leading up to 2008 U.S. presidential race (Jan 04, 14:21 GMT)
- Process of U.S. presidential elections (Jan 04, 12:37 GMT)
Photo Reports
- Obama visits Holocaust memorial
(Jul 24, 08:57 GMT) - Obama visits U.S. troops in Afghan capital
(Jul 21, 05:30 GMT) - New Yorker depicts Obama with satirical cartoon
(Jul 15, 09:27 GMT) - Obama speaks at fundraising party in NY
(Jul 11, 06:58 GMT) - Obama speaks at Hector International Airport
(Jul 04, 08:43 GMT) - Obama, Clinton show party unity in campaign in New Hampshire
(Jun 27, 20:35 GMT) - U.S. presidential candidates practice diplomacy as British PM visits
(Apr 17, 21:57 GMT) - Republican candidate McCain wins Super Tuesday presidential nominee race
(Feb 06, 20:58 GMT) - Obama strongly leads South Carolina primary
(Jan 28, 05:17 GMT) - Bush: Hillary understands White House pressure
(Jan 04, 12:34 GMT)
Profiles of Candidates
Barack Obama, current U.S. senator from Illinois, born on Aug. 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Christian, married Michelle Robinson (1992-present); children: Natasha (2001) and Malia Ann (1999) more>>
John McCain, current U.S. senator from Arizona, born on Aug. 29, 1936, Panama Canal Zone, Episcopalian, married Cindy Hensley (May 17, 1980 - present); Carol Shepp (1965-1980, divorced); children: Bridget, 1991 (adopted from Bangladesh, 1992); Jimmy, 1988; Jack, 1986; Meghan, 1984; Sidney, 1966; adopted sons from Carol's previous marriage: Andy, 1962, and Doug, 1959. more>>
Hillary Clinton, current U.S. senator from New York, born on Oct. 26, 1947, Chicago, Illinois, Methodist, married Bill Clinton (1975-present); children: Chelsea (1980) more>>



