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Saturday, August 30, 2008
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Palin picked as McCain running-mate
Alaska governor nominated as Republican vice-presidential candidate.
US election diary: 'Iron lady'
Video: Alaska's 'Iron Lady'
Profile: Sarah Palin
Profile: John McCain
Video: Obama's White House vision
Obama accepts Democratic nomination
US Election Beat: Convention diary
Hurricane Gustav strengthens to category three and moves across the Caribbean to the US.
At least 44 people are injured as bomb rips through the commercial district of Colombo.
Thai protesters attack police HQ
Italy pays Libya for colonial past
Georgia breaks ties with Moscow
India struggles with flood rescue
Karadzic shuns war crimes pleas
Russia accuses G7 of 'bias'
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 Sport
Federer rolls on at US Open
Murder at Sea
Critical eye on Israel's military
 FOCUS: FEATURES, ANALYSIS AND COMMENT
 
Why John McCain may have made a mistake in his choice of running-mate.
Thousands march for immigration rights at US Democratic convention.
Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo looks at a court's ruling over indigenous land and its impact.
Democrats say New York senator's run has inspired a generation of women.
Officials call for action against "insurgents" dealing in drug trafficking.