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Assailants using homemade bombs launched a series of attacks and engaged police in a deadly battle Sunday in a western Chinese city far from the Beijing Olympics, state media said. At least seven attackers and one security guard were killed.

PARIS - Camille Legros is one of the millions of Europeans thrilled this week to see Barack Obama emerge as the Democratic candidate to become the next American president.

PARIS, June 20, 2008 (AFP) - Agence France-Presse announced Friday the launch of a new service providing mobile phone users with access to its global news coverage and incorporating multimedia and messaging options.

Pastor makes no apologies for remarks; experts see ammunition for the GOP At a moment when Sen. Barack Obama is struggling to win over white voters worried about the economy, a series of public appearances by his former pastor is threatening to revive