Template:In the news
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Current topics
- Russia (president Dmitry Medvedev pictured) officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
- Iran Aseman Airlines Flight 6895 crashes upon takeoff near Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, killing 68 people.
- The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing come to an end after 16 days of competition.
- Barack Obama chooses Joe Biden, a Democratic Senator from Delaware, as his vice-presidential running mate in the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
- At least 60 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan.
- Spanair Flight 5022 crashes immediately after takeoff from Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, killing more than 150 people.
- Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins gold medals in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, setting new world records of 9.69 and 19.30 seconds, respectively.