Angelina Jolie Joins Hague At G8 In London

The G8 group of leading countries has pledged to end sexual violence and rape in conflict in an historic announcement. William Hague confirmed the agreement at a meeting of the G8 foreign ministers at Lancaster...

From where did the G20 protestors come?

There is no doubt in the world that there is much for people to protest and complain about, directing anger at world leadership. But, for thousands to just “show up” in Canada begs the question: who are...

Harper and family meet with Pope

Prior to returning home from his G8 meeting, Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada had about a 30 minute audience with the Pope Benedict.  During their meeting they discussed how the G8 progressed,...

Hysteria is the Real Threat, Not Global Warming

It has been a week of environmental fervor and there has been much discussion in the media and the internet on warming targets and what the global concensus should be. Many are excitedly asking, "are the developed...

Canada will stay in deficit as long as needed: Harper

"Meeting with reporters after the G8 leaders meeting, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada said that he would keep budget deficits as long as needed.  He warned that it was too early for world...

Full Text of G8 Summit Statement on Global Food Security

The 2009 G8 Summit continues in L'Aquila, Italy and Friday world leaders issued a joint statement on global food security. The statement comes as G8 leaders pledged to provide $20 billion in aid to boost food...

Full Text of G8 Leaders' Declaration: Forum on Energy and Climate

The 2009 G8 Summit continues in L'Aquila, Italy where leaders of the world's group of eight nations have issued a joint declaration from the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate. Here is the full text of the...

G8 leaders-Global Economy not stable enough to pull back Stimulus

Leader's of the world's eighth largest economies met today.  In a joint statement they agreed that the global economy is not stable enough to pull back on massive fiscal stimulus soon. In a statement obtained...

G8 Summit Protesters Arrested in L'Aquila and Rome

The upcoming G8 Summit, in L'Aquila Italy, has rounded up anti-G8 sentiment. On Tuesday, July 7, 36 protesters were arrested after clashing with Italian police in Rome. In L'Aquila 5 french protesters were found with...

World Wildlife Fund places Canada last on Climate Scoreboard

The World Wildlife fund has given Canada a failing grade on its climate change practices.  Canada has been placed last among the eight major industrialized nations.  This includes the United States....

Far from the madding crowd - July's G8 meet heads to sea

The 35th G8 meeting is to be held on an island off the northern coast of Sardinia only which can only be reached by sea.  The tiny holiday resort has been chosen by Italian prime minister, Silvio...

The Reality worse then the prognosis. Latest IPCC report.

By, Uwe Paschen.  The Reality is now worse then the prognosis. Climate Change Prognosis have been to Optimistic in light of latest reports indicating that the predicted global temperature changes of between...

The Sarkozy Mediterranean Romance Show

I give here my opinion about the Mediterranean 43 nations gathering under the auspices of President Sarkozy. In Israel there is no great enthusiasm when seeing the  receptions at the Champ Elysee. The...