The American presidential election (54)
So Barack Obama has chosen his Vice-Presidential running mate just days before the Democratic National Convention opens in Denver.
The choice – Senator Joe Biden – is seen as balancing the ticket, mainly in terms of bringing strong knowledge of foreign affairs, although his older age and Roman Catholic affiliation are also viewed as complementary to Obama’s attributes.
The news was too late for the British morning newspapers, but the “New York Times” covered it in this way.