Friday, October 24, 2008

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Check out our Special Report on the Financial Crisis.  Don't miss feature writer Ted Landphair's America - a  blog on American life. And remember to log on to USAVotes2008.com, our election community site, where you can discuss U.S. politics with others around the world.




Specialist Robert D'Iisidori works at his post on floor of New York Stock Exchange, 24 Oct 2008 Asian Stock Prices Plunge; US, European Shares Post Losses
Concern that global downturn will hurt company profits frightens investors


Alan Greespan, 23 Oct 2008 Former Fed Chief Says US Financial Crisis is 'Credit Tsunami'  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Alan Greenspan, two other current and former officials, face tough questioning from US lawmakers in congressional hearing


Chinese President Hu Jintao speaks at the opening ceremony of the 7th Asia-Europe Meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, 24 Oct 2008 Asian, European Leaders Meet to Restore Confidence in Markets  Audio Clip Available
Chinese President Hu Jintao says uncertainties, instability are increasing in country's economy as result of global financial crisis


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama shakes hands at a rally at American Legion Mall in Indianapolis, Indiana.,Thursday, 23 Oct. 2008 State Polls Show Obama Surge  Audio Clip Available
Both candidates were on the campaign trail Thursday and focused on the economy, the number one issue for voters in this year's election


Tzipi Livni talks during a meeting with France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner in the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, 5 Oct. 2008 Early Elections Likely in Israel After Coalition Talks Flop  Audio Clip Available
Prime Minister-designate Tzipi Livni threatens early elections if coalition government is not formed by Sunday


Bali Bombers from left, Imam Samudra, Ali Ghufron and Amrozi Nurhasyim (2007 file photo) Indonesia Says Bali Bombers to be Executed Next Month  Audio Clip Available
Execution of Amrozi Nurhasyim, Ali Gufron and Imam Samudra cleared when top Indonesia court ruled nation's constitution does not prohibit death by firing squad


Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai addresses supporters during rally in Masvingo, 19 Oct 2008 Zimbabwe PM-Designate Tsvangirai to Attend Monday Negotiations  Audio Clip Available
Morgan Tsvangirai will try to remove deadlock on filling top cabinet position in new national unity government


A young boy colors earthen lamps before selling them in the market ahead of the Diwali festival of lights, on the outskirts of Amritsar, India, 23 Oct 2008 Indians Replace Customary Sweets With Other Gifts at Festival Time  Audio Clip Available
Chocolates, iPods, household items replacing traditional sweets among country's wealthy citizens


Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena, left, congratulates Akinori Iwamura after Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies in St. Petersburg, Fla., 23 Oct 2008 Rays Beat Phillies to Even World Series  Audio Clip Available
Tampa Bay Rays have some extra time to enjoy the victory, as the series does not resume until Saturday night in Philadelphia, where games  three, four and five will be played


A father and son visit the Corcoran Gallery of Art exhibition Corcoran Museum Showcases Photographer Richard Avedon's 'Portraits of Power'  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Washington exhibit spans five decades, including Avedon's last portraits shot in 2004 


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