Obama selects Biden
Published:Saturday | August 23, 2008 | 2:28 PM
US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has announced that Joe Biden will be his running mate in November\'s election.
Mr. Obama\'s choice, confirmed on his website and with a text message to supporters, comes ahead of next week\'s Democratic Party convention.
Mr Biden, a 65-year-old veteran lawmaker, is highly respected on foreign policy issues.
Republican contender John McCain could announce his choice next week.
Speculation is mounting that Senator McCain may name his running mate on August 29, which will be his 72nd birthday.