There's been a strong trend towards Art Deco influences which started last year and is certainly carrying on in 2008 as predicted. The latest Spring 2008 Couture shows have demonstrated plenty of 1930s - 40s elegance and Art Deco-inspired elements.
Art Deco details from Chanel and Armani Prive couture
Senate Democrats hinted at payback for Sen. Joe Lieberman, who called Barack Obama an untested candidate beholden to Democratic interest groups in a prime-time GOP convention address.
AFP - Authorities in China's Muslim-populated far northwest are seeking to prevent mass prayers and the distribution of religious material as part of a security crackdown for Ramadan, government notices said.
Reuters - Condoleezza Rice travels to Libya on
Friday, the first trip there by a U.S. secretary of state in 55
years, signaling improved ties between the two countries.