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G-8 endorses halving global emissions by 2050
RUSUTSU, Japan - World leaders on Tuesday endorsed halving world emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, edging forward in the battle against global warming but stopping short of tough, nearer-term targets.
Nations:Japan U.S. Germany China Denmark India People:Yasuo Fukuda Angela Merkel Hu Jintao
2008-07-08
A month to go, with unfinished Olympic business
BEIJING - With one month to go before the Olympics open on Aug. 8, China's work is hardly complete.
Nations:China Germany People:Yasuo Fukuda Nicolas Sarkozy Dalai Lama Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-07-08
Iran to "hit Tel Aviv, U.S. ships" if attacked
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will hit Tel Aviv, U.S. shipping in the Gulf and American interests around the world if it is attacked over its disputed nuclear activities, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Nations:Israel Iran France Iraq Italy Russia People:Nicolas Sarkozy Ehud Olmert Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Activities:Iran Nuclear Crisis Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-08
G-8 summit opens with spotlight on aid for Africa
RUSUTSU, Japan - Aid for Africa -- and whether enough was coming from the world's major economic powers -- was in the spotlight Monday as the Group of Eight nations met with seven African leaders at its annual summit.
Nations:Japan India China Italy Germany U.K. People:George W. Bush Ban Ki-moon Robert Zoellick Angela Merkel
2008-07-07
Rock in Rio wraps in Spain. Where next?
ARGANDA DEL REY, Spain (AFP) - Rock legends Bob Dylan and Lenny Kravitz closed out Spain's first ever Rock in Rio event as organisers revealed ambitious plans to expand the festival "brand" to Italy, Morocco and China as well as return to Brazil.
Nations:Spain Brazil Italy Portugal People:Bob Dylan Amy Winehouse James Brown Shakira Activities:Rock in Rio Source:(AFP)
2008-07-07
| Headlines |
- G-8 endorses halving global emissions by 2050 2008-07-08
- A month to go, with unfinished Olympic business 2008-07-08
- Iran to "hit Tel Aviv, U.S. ships" if attacked 2008-07-08
- G-8 summit opens with spotlight on aid for Africa 2008-07-07
- Rock in Rio wraps in Spain. Where next? 2008-07-07
- "Dark Knight" a gripping character study 2008-07-07
- Talk of $200 oil casts shadow over G8 summit 2008-07-07
- Kidman gives birth Monday to girl named Sunday 2008-07-07
- Nadal poised to topple Federer 2008-07-07
- Standoff continues on global warming, other issues 2008-07-07
- Betancourt to be awarded French Legion of Honor 2008-07-07
- Nadal dethrones Federer in five-set Wimbledon epic 2008-07-06
- Nadal dethrones Federer at Wimbledon 2008-07-06
- G-8 leaders face rising expectations at summit 2008-07-06
- Rich nations poised to tackle soaring oil, food prices 2008-07-06
- Finalists Federer, Nadal know each other well 2008-07-06
- Betancourt sends message to jungle hostages 2008-07-06
- Venus beats Serena for her 5th Wimbledon title 2008-07-05
- Franken tries the switch from comic to Congress 2008-07-05
- G8 nations to tackle global food crisis: Merkel 2008-07-05
- Protests as G8 gathers for diplomacy 2008-07-05
- Betancourt leaves hospital after medical check-up 2008-07-05
- Mamma Mia! ABBA Reunites for Film Premiere 2008-07-05
- Winehouse sings in Spain, glass of wine in hand 2008-07-05
- Jesse Helms: Stubborn on the Right 2008-07-05
- All-Williams final at Wimbledon; 1st since 2003 2008-07-04
- Freed hostage Betancourt to return to France today 2008-07-04
- Previous July 4 polls promising for Obama 2008-07-04
- Sarkozy not welcome at Olympics, say China media 2008-07-03
- China demands Dalai Lama prove his intentions 2008-07-03
- Venus Williams makes Wimbledon final for 7th time 2008-07-03
- Colombia frees Betancourt, US hostages from rebels 2008-07-03
- Kylie Minogue honored at Buckingham Palace 2008-07-03
- Betancourt: Rescue in Colombia was 'impeccable' 2008-07-02
- Federer sets up Safin showdown 2008-07-02
- Tibet party boss delivers attack on Dalai Lama 2008-07-02
- Nadal crushes Murray in straight sets 2008-07-02
- Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Ferrell team up for film 2008-07-02
- Politicians, ECB chief square off as rate hike looms 2008-07-02
- China, Dalai Lama's envoys resume talks 2008-07-01
- Ledger frightening in final role in "Dark Knight" 2008-07-01
- Tibetan exiles pressure China as talks begin 2008-07-01
- Lost Beatles tape will air on BBC radio 2008-07-01
- "Wackness" director lines up a pair of thrillers 2008-07-01
- French army chief resigns after soldier shoots 17 people 2008-07-01
- Williams sisters both win on `Graveyard' 2008-06-30
- Jay-Z wins over doubters at Glastonbury 2008-06-30
- Sarkozy vows punishment after soldier shoots 17 2008-06-30
- French diplomat named new head of UN peacekeeping 2008-06-30
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