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Obama accepts Democratic nomination
Presidential candidate promises tax cuts for middle class and end to US dependence on foreign oil in 10 years.
Waiting for Barack
Video: Obama's Chicago roots
Speaking out for immigration rights
Video: Dr King's legacy
Video: 'Obama could do more'
US Election Beat: Convention diary
Profile: The Democratic Party
Profile: Barack Obama
US: '100 Taliban killed' in Helmand
Scores of Taliban fighters killed during days of fighting, US military says.
Ex-marine acquitted in Iraq deaths
Civilian jury says insufficient evidence to convict former soldier for Falluja killings.
India declares 'national calamity'
Police killed in Pakistan blast
Mexico court upholds abortion law
New Orleans braces for hurricane
EU considers sanctions on Russia
Thai protesters remain defiant
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Waiting for Barack
Democrats tell Al Jazeera what they want from Obama's big speech.
Speaking out for immigration rights
Thousands march for immigration rights at US Democratic convention.
Land dispute divides Brazil's north
Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo looks at a court's ruling over indigenous land and its impact.
Women hail Clinton legacy
Democrats say New York senator's run has inspired a generation of women.
UN: Decline in Afghan poppy trade
Officials call for action against "insurgents" dealing in drug trafficking.