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US Economic Slump Continues

Major stock markets in Europe and Asia closed sharply lower on Friday as pessimism grew over the continuing slump in the U.S. economy. The sell-off was triggered by sharp declines in the U.S. stock market Thursday after disappointing reports on U.S. jobs and retail sales. VOA's Mil Arcega reports.

Democrats Campaign While Republicans Convene

The newly nominated Democratic Party presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, and his vice-presidential running mate, Senator Joe Biden, wasted no time after their Denver nominating convention. They launched a bus tour of five states - - Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin - - states seen as critical in winning the White House in November. VOA's Jeffrey Young reports.

Hillary Supporters for John McCain

Citizens for McCain, a group of former Hillary Clinton supporters who now back John McCain, gave a press conference at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN. Many supporters switched allegiance because of a perceived lack of response from the Democratic Party on the sexism in the media towards Clinton during the election cycle.

Ethnic voices--The Republican National Convention

Part 1 Part2 Republican National Convention - Ethnic Voices What are the key issues for deciding on a president for different ethnic and religious groups attending the Republican National Convention? On Monday's Riz Khan we speak to representatives of the Arab, Jewish, South Asian and Latino communities to find out what foreign policy and domestic issues they think will drive the elections. The panel also assesses the impact that John McCain's newly chosen running mate, Sarah Palin, will have on the polls. The Riz Khan show was broadcast from the Republican National Convention in St Paul Minnesota.

The Republican's first female vice-presidential candidate

Just over two years ago she was a small-town mayor, but now Sarah Palin, Alaska's 44-year-old governor and mother of five, is the Republican's first female vice-presidential candidate. She was presented to the party faithful at a rally in Dayton, Ohio during the Republican's convention. John McCain said Palin was exactly what he needed to complete the party's ticket. But his choice, has raised a few eyebrows because of her relative inexperience.