Wed 20 Aug 2008 | 7:57 EDT
 

Today on Reuters (1/5)

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McCain leads
Obama in poll
7:44am ET

In a sharp turnaround, John McCain has taken a 5-point lead over Barack Obama in the presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, a Reuters/Zogby poll shows.  Full Article | Full Coverage 

2008 Beijing Olympics

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IOC: Please protest

The governing Olympics body said it wants official protest parks in Beijing actually used.  Full Article 

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Ready, set ...

Stocks look set to rise after sharp losses a day earlier but oil's resurgence could dent optimism.
Morning Call: Gains at the open  Full Coverage | Video 

Insight (1/4)

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No Olympic glory for equity markets

Inspiring Olympic performances have yet to make a dent in the impermeable bearishness that grips global markets.  Full Article 

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Commodity Last Pct Chg Trade Date/Time
Oil 114.02 +0.68% 20 Aug 2008 07:45 EDT
Gold 818.0 +0.17% 20 Aug 2008 07:57 EDT
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Conflict in Georgia

Latest news on the conflict in South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia.  Full Coverage 

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Election 2008

The latest stories from the campaign trail on the road to the White House.  Full Coverage 

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Crisis in Credit

Follow the latest news and developments in the ongoing credit crisis.  Full Coverage 

Dance of the White Brotherhood
Tuesday, 19 Aug 2008 08:00pm EDT 
The White Brotherhood is an international religious movement based in Bulgaria which emphasizes brotherly love, a healthy diet and living in harmony with nature.
Egypt's parliament burns

Aug 20 - Firefighters tackle the flames at the 19th century Egyptian parliament building in Cairo.  Play Video

 

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