McDougal Littell Current Events

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SPOTLIGHT FEATURE November 2008

Obama Wins

On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, Democratic Senator Barack Obama from Illinois defeated Republican Senator John McCain from Arizona to become the first African American to be elected president of the United States.

World History Spotlight

Europe Battles the Financial Crisis

European governments attempt financial rescues.

Issues in World Geography

Turkey: A major trial had to be halted as spectators and reporters crowded the courtroom and demonstrators protested.

Australia: On October 20, the first talks of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation were held in Sydney, Australia.

Iceland: The world financial crisis has brought the economy of Iceland to its knees.

2008 Presidential Election

INTERACTIVE ELECTION COVERAGE, PODCASTS, and ELECTION COMMENTARY FROM ROBERT DALLEK

View up-to-the-minute election news, photos, and video.

Economics Spotlight

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American History Spotlight

Top U.S. and Russian Military Officers Meet

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff meets with the head of the Russian general staff to ease strained relations between the U.S. and Russia.