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Global Warming Agreement Reached at G8 Summit - Voice of America

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US President Barack Obama said the G8 and its partners have reached a historic consensus on climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Thursday's announcement came at the end of two days of discussions at the G8 summit …
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Italy's Earthquake Zone to Host G-8 Summit - Voice of America border=

Italy's Earthquake Zone to Host G-8 Summit - Voice of America

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Italy hosts top world leaders this week for the G-8 summit of major industrialized nations. These meetings are held every year, but this year's site is somewhat unusual in that the summit takes place in a part of central Italy that was …
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INSTANT VIEW: Reaction to US-Russia summit - Reuters border=

INSTANT VIEW: Reaction to US-Russia summit - Reuters

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The following are analyst comments on agreements reached on Monday between US President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. "The commitment on completing negotiations by the end of the year is quite important but on …
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Obama heads to Moscow for "reset" summit - Reuters border=

Obama heads to Moscow for "reset" summit - Reuters

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama heads to Moscow on Sunday promising a far-reaching effort to "reset" US-Russia relations that hit a post-Cold War low under the Bush administration. Obama is expected to clinch summit …
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Cupertino summit planned to call for vigilance, compassion in ... - San Jose Mercury News border=

Cupertino summit planned to call for vigilance, compassion in … - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
By Jessie Mangaliman Five years ago, members of the clergy were added to a long state list of "mandated reporters," along with nurses, doctors and social workers who were required by law to report to authorities if they suspect abuse or neglect of …

Los Gatos shorts: Summit Fire defendant says he's not guilty - San Jose Mercury News border=

Los Gatos shorts: Summit Fire defendant says he's not guilty - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
The Los Gatos Library is the first in the nation to adopt a service called MyiLibrary that allows users to download books to iPods, iPhones and Windowscompatible devices. Books can be checked out for up to 21 days.

G-20 summit coming to Pittsburgh in September - Bizjournals.com border=

G-20 summit coming to Pittsburgh in September - Bizjournals.com

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The White House announced Thursday that Pittsburgh will host the next G-20 summit on Sept. 24 and 25, a spokesman confirmed. "Hosting a global economic summit will allow the world to see that Pittsburgh is a great, progressive city with a distinguished …
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EU Takes Aim at Canadian Seal Hunt on Eve of Trade Summit - New York Times border=

EU Takes Aim at Canadian Seal Hunt on Eve of Trade Summit - New York Times

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By STEPHEN CASTLE BRUSSELS - With ambitious plans to spur trans-Atlantic trade, a summit meeting between the European Union and Canada was supposed to help pry open new markets and take a stand against protectionism.
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Obama set for 'intense' Pakistan, Afghan summit - AFP border=

Obama set for 'intense' Pakistan, Afghan summit - AFP

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama meets Wednesday with the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan, hoping to shore up the fight against Islamic extremism as concerns about the region mount.
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G8 may consider L'Aquila for summit - United Press International border=

G8 may consider L'Aquila for summit - United Press International

United Press International
L'AQUILA, Italy, April 23 (UPI) — The Italian government has taken a step toward holding a Group of Eight meeting in L'Aquila, which was devastated by an earthquake this month, officials said.
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