Obama urges Iran to accept EU nuke proposal Democrat Barack Obama said Friday that Iran should promptly accept an international call to freeze its uranium enrichment program, which some nations see as a potential step toward obtaining nuclear weapons, and not wait for the next U.S. president.
McCain struggles to be heard in face of Obama trip In the face of Barack Obama's overseas tour de force, rival presidential candidate John McCain struggled to be heard. Yet amid the awkward moments, he managed to campaign busily in key battleground states and to raise millions of dollars at fundraisers.
Israeli paper publishes Obama Western Wall prayer A written prayer that Barack Obama left this week in the cracks of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, asks God to guide him and guard his family, an Israeli newspaper reported Friday.
Obama beats McCain in Europe donations Barack Obama's campaign has received roughly 10 times more money from declared U.S. donors living in Germany, France and Britain than his Republican rival, reflecting his popularity in Europe as he makes his first tour of the continent as the presumed Democratic nominee.
Analysis: Bush's policy shifts affect Obama Barack Obama wants to sound like the voice of reason on U.S. foreign policy - the guy who would abandon Bush administration policies he sees as shortsighted, self-defeating or just plain wrong. Problem is, George Bush keeps beating him to it.
Obama speech draws praise from chancellor's office Barack Obama's speech to a huge Berlin crowd sent a "positive signal" to Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman said Friday, praising the Democratic presidential candidate's focus on working with U.S. partners.
Allies of Phoenix mayor fight recall effort It's a political oddity: a TV commercial extolling the public safety record of a sitting mayor, except the spot isn't soliciting votes and the politician's name isn't scheduled to appear on the November ballot.
AP Exclusive: Secret Service wants more money The Secret Service has asked for an extra $9.5 million to cover unexpected costs of protecting the presidential candidates during what has turned into an historic year for the agency's campaign security job.
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Police call communication key to convention peace Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., talks with supporters at his campaign headquarters in Bethlehem, Pa., Wednesday, July 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)