Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. speaks during a rally in Dunedin, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
China has closed down three companies and arrested several people involved in food and drug scandals that have caused alarm both at home and abroad.
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U.S. singer Madonna's silhouette is seen as part of her 'Sticky and Sweet' tour at the Stade de France stadium near Paris, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. speaks during a rally in Dunedin, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.
A bird sits on a heap of dried chilly, on the outskirts of Srinagar, India, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008.