Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic National Convention pulled in a bigger US TV audience than the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. By Leigh Holmwood

The Democratic National Convention significantly boosted Americans' views of Barack Obama as a strong leader who "shares your ...

A nonprofit group arranged a journey to the Democratic National Convention for members of the ethic press in New York City.

The times are too serious, the stakes are too high, now is not the time for small plans It was indeed vintage Obama early morning yesterday, inside Denver's Invesco Field Stadium during the closing stages of the Democratic National Convention. And if the idea to make the day run in sync with the 45-year anniversary of the famous Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" speech, in order to kill a flying political bird, the day; and Barack Obama, just did a whole load more than that. It brought down an albatross from its cruising flight.

It was an emotional night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday. Many African-Americans never thought they would live to see one of their own run for for the highest office in the country. But with one voice, blacks, whites, Hispanics and Jews nominated Senator Barack Obama the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party by acclamation.

The following is the text, as prepared for delivery, of Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as provided by the Obama campaign.

DENVER, Colorado, Aug 28 (IPS) - With Sen. Barack Obama's formal anointing as
the first African American presidential nominee of a major
political party in U.S. history, delegates to the 2008 Democratic
National Convention in Denver say Obama can win in November on
universal issues like the economy and health care.

With the nomination of Barack Obama now set, the Democratic National Convention is moving to Invesco Field at Mile High, where ...

In our daily audio show, Clare Catford and guests discuss the latest from the Democratic National Convention in Denver; David Miliband's strong words for Russia; and happiness

The Democratic National Convention is relying heavily on new media to pass on information about Barack Obama to friends inside the hall and out.