Crisis summit ‘should’ be before Bush leaves office
European Voice October 16, 2008 EU presidency argues that international summit on the financial crisis is too serious to leave until the next US president takes office. more
Year: 2008
Belarus leader blasts NATO after EU concessions
Forbes October 16, 2008 President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday denounced NATO’s defence plans and possible further expansion, his first criticism of the West since the European Union eased sanctions on Belarus this week. more
WTO backs U.S., Canada in EU beef hormone dispute
The Journal of Commerce October 16, 2008 The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization today announced that it has ruled mostly in favor of the United States and Canada in their joint appeal over the European Union’s long-standing ban on beef imports treated with growth hormones. more
Bush to host crisis talks with EU
BBC October 15, 2008 US President George W Bush is to hold talks on Saturday with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. more
Gates Seeks More Military and Civilian Support in Afghanistan
New York Times October 15, 2008 Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Wednesday that the mission to stabilize Afghanistan had shown significant gaps in the ability of the United States and NATO to integrate their civilian and military efforts, and he warned that it “remains to be seen” whether the allies could better coordinate their […]