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Leaders of the exclusive club of eight industrialized leaders plus five of the fastest developing nations are calling for open markets and a battle against protectionism as the answer to the world's economic meltdown.
The nuclear tipping pointThe potential spread of nuclear weapons to states and terrorists, the spread of nuclear technology and know-how and the residual nuclear threat from the cold war have brought us to the precipice of a new and dangerous nuclear era.
A Taliban Of Our Very OwnMurder, rape and exile are routine punishments for these parallel 'Parliaments'. NEHA DIXIT tracks Khap panchayats across north India.
Swine flu strikes Downing Street aide and almost reaches G8 summit The first case of swine flu has struck Downing Street and it nearly caused a diplomatic crisis.
I saw this picture and couldn't resist posting it here. It just says volumes about Malia Obama. She could be any young teen enjoying the sights in Italy but this one is special.
Will the Pope and Obama Clash Over Abortion? - TIMEThough Barack Obama won't be announcing his foreign travel plans anytime soon, it's a good bet that the new U.S. President will meet Pope Benedict XVI sometime next year, perhaps in early July to coincide with the G-8 summit in Italy.
George W Bush to G8: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter' George Bush surprised world leaders with a joke about his poor record on the environment as he left the G8 summit in Japan.
President George Bush at G8: 'Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter'George Bush surprised world leaders with a joke about his poor record on the environment as he left the G8 summit in Japan.
Bush: 'Significant progress' on climate changePresident Bush on Wednesday hailed the move by G-8 leaders to coalesce behind a broad climate-change strategy, saying in a valedictory to summitry that "significant progress" has been made on global warming.
G-8 Leaders Pledge to Cut Emissions in Half by 2050Pledging to "move toward a low-carbon society," leaders of the world's richest nations on Tuesday endorsed the idea of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050, but refused to set a short-term target for reducing the gases that scientists agree are warming the plane …
Bush says China key to climate progressGeorge W. Bush said on Sunday he was prepared to be "constructive" in discussions on climate change, although he insisted that any agreement was contingent on the participation of China and India.
SIX YEARS LATER: Nov. 17, 50,000 Protesters Come Out to Demand Justice for Police Brutality and ArrestsOn November 17th, 2007, 50,000 people filled the streets in Genoa six years later to protest recent G8 Summit related charges against 25 protesters of "ransacking and devastation", proposing 225 years in jail and 100,000 Euros fine for "hurting the reputation of Genoa".
Police accused of tricking G8 protestersSix years after Italian police officers smashed their way into a Genoa school and beat up G8 summit demonstrators, including six British citizens, prosecutors have presented evidence that those detained after the raid were tricked out of their right to contact families or embassi …
Global Emission Targets, Why Can't the Rich Nations Accomodate?"I cannot negotiate on the 2 degrees," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, currently president both of the EU and of the G8 summit that started in Heiligendamm June 6.
US rejects German G8 climate goalWashington says it will not agree to a deal on slashing greenhouse gas emissions at the G8 summit in Germany.
The G8 Summit: A Chance for Women of Color in Business to Create a Positive FutureWomen of color in business, keep an eye out for the news coming from the 33rd annual G8 Summit. This affects you!...The people discussing these topics, however, are doing so behind a 12 km fence, erected at a cost of $17 million, that circles the entire perimeter of the hotel.
From a Street in Calcutta into G8 InfluencesAndrew looked like he fell out of a Goodwill bin, yet his face was full of affection for life and for others, and his tone showed a passion for people, peace, and for wisdom. So what do Andrew's words straight from the streets of Calcutta have to do with the G8 Summit?
"The US is Skittish About Accepting International Obligations"But in general, the US is very skittish when it comes to accepting international legal obligations. That's true not only concerning Kyoto, but also of the American stance toward human rights or the issue of Iraq in the UN Security Council.
US seeking to block G8 Climate Change draftWashington objects to the draft's targets to keep the global temperature rise below 2C this century and halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
100,000 protesters prepare to disrupt G8 summitMore than 100,000 demonstrators are planning to disrupt the G8 summit this June in the German seaside resort of Heiligendamm — and the dress rehearsals have already begun.
Remains of the Nazi Days: Honoring Adolf But too much attention can bring to light inconvenient truths, as the people of Bad Doberan are learning to their cost: they stand accused of still having Adolf Hitler, the ultimate persona non grata, as one of their city's honorary citizens.
Bush Gives German Chancellor Merkel A BackrubGeorge W. Bush gives German Chancellor Angela Merkel a backrub at the G8 Summit. Contrary to how it has been widely reported, and as you can see for yourself in these photos, she did not enjoy it.
Bush & Blair Raw & UncutTranscript of the off-the-cuff remarks between Tony Blair and George Bush regarding the current Middle East crisis. From the article: Bush: What about Kofi [inaudible] his attitude to ceasefire and everything else ...
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