Obama officially nominated

28 August 2008 00:00

The US Democratic Party has made history by nominating Barack Obama as the first black presidential nominee of a major US party, and he's got the backing of former president Bill Clinton.

Read More

Related items

• Hillary: Barack Obama is our candidate

• Bill Clinton backs Obama

Breaking News

Updated every hour - Mon - Fri.

• Listen to SBS Radio News Features

Latest Headlines

Gustav batters the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Gustav has lashed Haiti and the Dominican Republic, claiming 22 lives, as it gathers stength and barrels towards the Gulf of Mexico.

• New Orleans braces as Gustav approaches

• Thai protesters occupy government house  Clashes in Bangkok

• Who is the most powerful woman in the world? 

• Tomato throwers paint the town red 

• New contraception offers hope 

• In pictures: Democratic Party jamboree 

More headlines

Cold War fears

Western nations warn Moscow not to start another Cold War as a third US ship arrives off Georgia  

Watch Video

Dateline catch up

Dateline speaks with The Nation's John Nichols to decode America's upcoming Presidential elections

Read More

• The arctic seal who doesn't like the cold 

• Two-headed baby under police guard 

Weekend Roundup

Highlights from all the weekend's action in the English Premier League.

More Videos

• All new The Mighty Boosh
• Shameless: New Series
• Newstopia: Full Episode
• The Circuit returns
• Global Village - Portugal

Verbeek takes no chances

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek believes Uzbekistan's European style of football will suit his men when they embark on their final journey to the 2010 World Cup.

• Twente chief annoyed at Wilkshire

• FFA to confirm A-League expansion

Fantasy League

Reckon you know better than the manager of your favourite EPL team?

Read More

Van Dijk's Latino legacy

Queensland Roar's Dutch import Serginho van Dijk gives us some South American magic.

Read More

• THE LOCAL GAME on SBS Radio 

• Cycling: Evans signs extension deal with Silence 

• Union: Wallabies wait on Elsom appeal hearing 

• Football: Zenit set sights on Super Cup 

• Football: Milner wants to leave Toon 

Blair and Power

Former British PM, Tony Blair talks candidly about the major events that marked his leadership.

Alive and Kicking

The challenges of keeping Australian football alive and kicking in the bush.

The Circuit Returns

Lawyer Drew Ellis finds himself a long way from home in his new job in the Kimberley.

New: Matrioshki

A gritty ride into the sordid and violent world of trafficking Thai sex workers.

Feast Bazaar

Watch the entire first episode right here as Barry Vera explores colourful Marrakesh.

World Brekkie Beaters

From milky coffee to miso soup, take a look at breakfast eating habits around the world.

Blog

Are burgers culinary blank slates that allow cultures to define themselves according to topping?

Eat Local, Think Global

Reduce your carbon footprint by only buying seasonal ingredients. Check out our guide.

Tonight on SBS: Hidden

In this tense French thriller a family receives packages that contain video surveilliance footage of them.

Watch Video

Friday: The Human Touch

A young woman embarks on an intimate journey of self-discovery when she meets an intriguing older man.

Watch Video

Saturday: Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man

An intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of music's most celebrated and influential troubadours.

Watch Video

• Ticket Giveaway
• Modern Masters Film Festival on SBS
• Aussie Movie Season - Sunday Nights

Skins, Series 2 (DVD)

Sid, Tony & co are back! Don't miss any of the wild antics from Series 2 of the cult British drama.

First and Foremost (CD)

An outstanding collection of David Campbell early recordings, First & Foremost is out now on CD.

Best Sellers

• Food Safari, Series 2 (DVD)
• Food Safari, Series 1 (DVD)
• Top Gear: Polar Special (DVD)
• World According To Clarkson, The (Book)
• Skins, Series 1 (DVD)
• Top Gear: The Challenges (DVD)
• And Another Thing: The World According To Clarkson, Vol. 2 (Book)

Tujiko Noriko

Alchemy chats with Japans answer to Bjork about her current tour of Australia.

Building hope in Mexico

Two young Aussies making a difference through the power of pictures.

• TOPICS
• POPULAR
• FEATURED

Entertainment

Shameless

Bugger Beijing, Shameless is television gold!

Aren't you glad the Olympics are over?

Read More

Food

Mouthful

Hamburgers: the culinary blank slate

The growing French passion for the hamburger.

Read More

Global Village

Silvio Rivier

The simple things in life...

Join Silvio Rivier for a journey through the Global Village.

Read More

• Cutting Edge: Blair and Power
• Olympics: 100 not out and counting the cost
• Inside Australia: Alive and Kicking
• Grants can help to get your business started
• Lay off the antifatism, do-gooders

Read more Blogs