Democrat Barack Obama made history in clinching the Democratic presidential nomination and becoming the first black candidate to head a major party ticket, after a giant-slaying win over Hillary Clinton.
Senator Obama, 46, triumphed after the longest, most expensive nominating epic ever, buckling Clinton's own historic quest to break what she called America's highest glass ceiling by being the first woman president.
The momentous victory set up an intriguing clash with Republican John McCain, pitting a freshman senator and charismatic mixed-race voice of a new political generation against a 71-year-old Vietnam war hero.
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Obama vows to tighten Israel ties as marathon talks begin Updated: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:18:33 GMT
JERUSALEM: White House hopeful Barack Obama vowed on Wednesday to tighten US bonds with Israel as he began an intense day of talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, a key moment in his international campaign swing. Full Story
US Senator Barack Obama has sealed the US Democratic Party nomination by surpassing the 2,118 delegates needed to claim the party banner. Meanwhile Republican John McCain welcomes Obama with fresh criticism. play
