US Politics from VOANews.com

VOANews.com, with its new community site USAVotes2008.com, will carry the English coverage on election day starting with 10-minute newscasts every hour from 2300-0200 UTC, then the live video program starting at 0300 UTC (Wednesday). We'll track the vote as returns come in on a U.S. map reflecting the popular and electoral counts, as well as the balance of power in Congress, and we'll offer blogs from VOA reporters and a live T2A online chat starting at 0000 UTC (Wednesday), so users can share their thoughts and experiences. Also watch for USAVotes2008 and VOA updates on Twitter!

Obama Promises New Focus on Diplomacy   President-elect Barack Obama is promising new foreign policy leadership, with more emphasis on diplomacy World Bank Slashes Economic Growth Forecast   World Bank to boost lending, other aid to developing nations by $100 billion over next three years ElBaradei Welcomes Obama Iran Pledge Mr. Obama pledged to meet with Iranian leaders and Mohamed ElBaradei says discussions between two sides could help ease tensions Expert on US Politics Talks About Historic Implications of  Obama's Victory Norman Ornstein says Barack Obama's victory shattered racial barriers, will now change way world looks at US Obama Sets His Agenda   Mr. Obama has a heavy mix of leftover problems and his own initiatives when he assumes the presidency.  Economic Troubles Boost Budget Restaurants Starbucks shares down more than three percent, McDonald's sales up worldwide E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com