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ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - presidential rivals Barack Obama and john mccain clashed over how to boost the ailing U.S. economy on Monday, with Obama pushing for a new stimulus package to help homeowners and McCain pressing for low income taxes and incentives for small business.

AP - The Mexican government says UNESCO has added a Monarch butterfly reserve in southern Mexico to its list of World Heritage sites.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. republican cited on Monday a surge in support among liberals for increased energy exploration as a reason why the Democratic-led Congress may act soon to allow expanded drilling in the United States.

G8 leaders warned their African counterparts that they would call for more sanctions against Zimbabwe unless rapid progress is made to respond to the June 27 presidential ballot that has been widely condemned

MDC officials said soldiers bearing AK-47 assault rifles were brought to Tsvangirai's Avondale home in two trucks and made to enter the house, but were barred by his security guards

WASHINGTON (AP) -- If the presidential election goes to the dogs, john mccain is looking like best in show....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Democratic National Committee and Barack Obama's presidential campaign will hold meetings in all 50 states to get voters more involved in developing the party platform....

The eight states surrounding the Great Lakes have agreed to protect water in the region from being diverted to other parts of the country and the world. The lakes contain 20 percent of the world's fresh surface water, and

Barack Obama cancels his scheduled appearance in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he had been expected to call for a new stimulus package to boost US economy

State department spokesman says Iran has provided a 'preliminary' response to international offer to suspend a key part of its nuclear program