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African leaders to ask G8 to honor pledges

L'AQUILA, Italy, July 9, 2009 (Reuters) — Africa takes center stage at the Group of Eight summit on Friday, with wealthy nations eager to reassure critics they will honor past aid pledges and approve a new $15 billion agriculture program. ...  > full story

Iran won't back down "one step" in atom row

TEHRAN, July 9, 2009 (Reuters) — Iran will not back down "even one step" over its nuclear work, a senior adviser to the country's top authority said in remarks published on Thursday, making clear Tehran's continued defiance in a row with the West. ...  > full story

G8 sets Iran deadline for nuclear talks

L'AQUILA, Italy, July 8, 2009 (Reuters) — Group of Eight major powers will give Iran until September to accept negotiations over its nuclear ambitions or else face tougher sanctions, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday. ...  > full story

Europeans seek G8 pledge to halve greenhouse gas

ROME, July 6, 2009 (Reuters) — Italy, France and Britain called on Monday for major developing economies like China and India to sign up for a goal of halving the world's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at this week's expanded G8 summit in Italy. ...  > full story

Khamenei warns West not to interfere in Iran

TEHRAN, July 6, 2009 (Reuters) — Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Western countries on Monday against interfering in Iranian affairs after its disputed presidential election, state television reported. ...  > full story

Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial

TEHRAN, July 3, 2009 (Reuters) — A senior Iranian cleric warned on Friday that detained British embassy staff would face trial for their alleged role in post-election unrest, and EU countries summoned Iranian envoys to protest against the detentions. ...  > full story

Israel plays down reports of imminent Gaza deal

JERUSALEM, June 26, 2009 (Reuters) — Israeli officials played down reports on Friday that a deal was close with Hamas that would include the release of an Israeli soldier held captive in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli jails. ...  > full story

Netanyahu says hopes for U.S. settlement understanding

PARIS, June 24, 2009 (Reuters) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he hoped to reach an understanding with Washington over Jewish settlements in the West Bank, but an Israeli official predicted the dispute would be hard to resolve. ...  > full story

Sarkozy says burqas have no place in France

PARIS, June 22, 2009 (Reuters) — Burqas are not welcome in France because they are a symbol of the subjugation of women, President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday. ...  > full story

Berlusconi defiant as pressure grows over scandal

ROME, June 21, 2009 (Reuters) — Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday brushed off pressure over allegations female escorts were paid to attend his parties and sought to focus on his government's plans for the next year. ...  > full story
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