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Obama: Iraq War a distraction
The Swampby Mike Dorning On the eve of a trip to foreign capitals in the Middle East and Europe, Barack Obama delivered a lengthy foreign policy address today that sharpens distinctions with John McCain over Iraq. He left no doubt that,......Tags: Defense, Iraq War, United States of America, Conservation, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Challenges abound for Bush at last economic summit
The problems do not get any easier as President Bush attends his final summit with leaders of industrialized democracies. Disputes over global warming, worries about soaring oil prices and uncertainty about Iran and North Korea's nuclear ambitions pose...Tags: Rebellions, Indigenous People, Interior Policy, Global Warming, Conservation
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Mayor Bloomberg as Veep?
emily.ngo@am-ny.comHe put rumors of a presidential run to rest in February, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg still can't shake speculation he'll be on the ballot. The troubled economy has fast replaced the Iraq war as the No. 1 concern among voters – a shift John McCain and...Tags: Government, Retirement, Mitt Romney, Michael Bloomberg, Executive Branch
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On eve of summit, G-8's relevance is unclear
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAs leaders of the world's major developed nations meet this week in a tranquil mountain resort in Japan, their gathering probably will be overshadowed by the turbulent global economy and deepening unrest over soaring oil and food prices. And the question...Tags: International Trade, Global Warming, Food Industry, Financial Markets, Globalization
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G-8 summit opens with spotlight on aid for Africa
Associated Press WriterAid 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. Activists have accused some G-8 countries,...Tags: Heads of State, George Bush, International Relations, Government, Global Warming
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G8 Summit Underway
The Associated PressAid 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. Activists have accused some G-8 countries, particularly...Tags: Heads of State, George Bush, International Relations, Global Warming, Government
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Donors pledge more Afghan aid
Associated PressDonors ranging from the United States to the World Bank pledged more than $21 billion for Afghanistan yesterday - and this time they want their money spent better in a desperately poor country where the president is barely in charge. Benefactors that...Tags: Heads of State, Government, Hamid Karzai, Corruption, Economic Organization
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U.N. nuclear team inspects Syrian site
From ReutersU.N. nuclear inspectors Monday examined a site in Syria that the United States says housed a secretly built nuclear reactor nearing completion when it was bombed by Israel nine months ago, a diplomat said. Syria denies that it has a covert nuclear...Tags: Nuclear Policy, Diplomacy, United Nations, Nuclear Power
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Afghanistan donors pledge $21 billion
Associated PressPARIS — Donors ranging from the U.S. to the World Bank pledged more than $21 billion for Afghanistan on Thursday — and this time they want their money spent better in a desperately poor country where the president is barely in charge....Tags: Heads of State, Government, Hamid Karzai, Corruption, International Organizations
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Hunger and hope
Food prices are soaring around the world—up 83 percent in the last three years, according to the World Bank. The cost of rice, a staple for billions, has skyrocketed in just weeks to $1,000 per ton from $400. Chicagoans grumble because food...Tags: George Bush, Government, Ethanol, Food Industry, Executive Branch
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