Gore hailed, warns against McCain, climate change DENVER (Reuters) -- Al Gore, who lost the 2000 election but has become a world leader on the environment, was embraced at the Democratic Party's convention on Thursday as a comeback hero -- with a warning against John McCain and climate change.
Publ.Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:31:38 -0400 Source: Reuters
Obama hopes unique biography can also seem familiar DENVER (Reuters) - Barack Obama burst onto the national stage four years ago with a speech describing himself as a skinny guy with a funny name and an improbable life story.
Publ.Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:32:17 -0400 Source: Reuters
Obama could open early Iran nuclear talks: adviser WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama could open talks with Iran on its nuclear program early next year if he wins the White House, one of his senior foreign policy advisers said on Thursday.
Publ.Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:58:03 -0400 Source: Reuters
Business worried as U.S. weighs Russia sanctions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. business groups said on Thursday they had received few clues what steps the United States might take to punish Russia for its military action in Georgia, but urged the White House to proceed cautiously.
Publ.Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:58:05 -0400 Source: Reuters
U.S. military frets over future U.S.-Russian ties WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia's invasion of Georgia has raised concerns among senior Pentagon officials about long-term U.S.-Russian relations, including future military ties, the top U.S. military official said on Thursday.
Publ.Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:34:42 -0400 Source: Reuters
McCain VP possibility cancels Denver appointments DENVER (Reuters) - A top contender to be Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate abruptly canceled appointments in Denver on Thursday but it was unclear whether he was McCain's choice.
Publ.Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:40:54 -0400 Source: Reuters