Current events of 26 January 2008 (2008-01-26) (Saturday) edit history watch

United States presidential election, 2008: Illinois Senator Barack Obama wins the South Carolina Democratic primary. (The New York Times) The United States government warns that a spy satellite is losing power and propulsion and could hit the Earth in February or March. (BBC News) Police in Zimbabwe arrest Nicholas van Hoogstraten for allegedly violating the Exchange Control Regulations Act by asking his tenants to pay in foreign currency. He is also accused of violating the Censorship Act for possessing pornography. Police seize Z$20 billion ($0.6m). (BBC News) Maria Sharapova wins the Australian Open women's title defeating Ana Ivanović 7-5, 6-3. Andy Ram & Yoni Erlich win the men's doubles title. (BBC News)