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Democrat Barack Obama is building widening leads in three key states, poll show. (Getty Images)

Obama widens lead over McCain in polls

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has pulled ahead of Republican rival John McCain.

US presidential debates live on SBS Obama leads in key states
 

Who do you think will make the best President of the United States?

Ken from Brisbane says:

My fear is that McCain drops dead and Sarah Palin becomes leader of the, so called, free world. A frightening prospect!

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AUSTRALIA

The hairy-nosed wombat is one of the most endangered animals in the world (AAP)

Inaction 'a risk' to flora and fauna

Years of inaction is to blame for putting hundreds of Australian plants and animals at risk of extinction, the federal government says.
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