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Current topics
- In the United States presidential election, Barack Obama accepts the nomination of the Democratic Party, becoming the first African American to be nominated for President of the United States by a major party.
- Tropical Storm Gustav (pictured), responsible for at least 51 deaths in Haiti and 8 more in the Dominican Republic, makes landfall on the island of Jamaica.
- Russia officially recognizes the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
- Over 1.2 million people in Bihar, India are affected by flooding as the Koshi River changes its course.
- 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.
- At least 60 people die following twin suicide bombings outside the Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah, Pakistan.