Forbes November 26, 2008 Leaders of 20 of the world’s industrialized and emerging economies will meet in London in April to check their progress on tackling the global financial crisis, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday. more
Reuters November 26, 2008 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice backed away on Wednesday from offering Georgia and Ukraine a formal roadmap to join NATO and said Britain had proposed finding other ways to bring them into the alliance. more
New York Times November 26, 2008 The United States has started an unexpected diplomatic initiative in Europe, urging NATO allies to offer Georgia and Ukraine membership in the alliance without going through a lengthy process and fulfilling a long list of requirements, NATO diplomats said. more
Times Daily November 25, 2008 Just as the world seemed poised to combat global warming more aggressively, the economic slump and plunging prices of coal and oil are upending plans to wean businesses and consumers from fossil fuel. more
New York Times November 25, 2008 Russia’s leaders are emphasizing that they would like to improve ties with the United States under the administration of President-elect Barack Obama, expressing some optimism that agreements can be reached on contentious military issues. more