Czech leader resigned to treaty
BBC News October 17, 2009 Czech President Vaclav Klaus has compared the Lisbon Treaty on EU reform to an unstoppable speeding train, suggesting he may have to sign it. more
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Allies Press Karzai to Accept Election Audit Results
The New York Times October 17, 2009 KABUL, Afghanistan — Western officials have been pressing Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai, to accept the results of a United Nations-led audit in a last-minute effort to smooth what has become an increasingly contentious election process. more
U.S. Is Open To Talks on Conventional Weapons
The Washington Post October 16, 2009 UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 15 — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced late Wednesday that the United States is prepared to begin negotiations on a global treaty regulating trade in conventional weapons but said Washington would sign the accord only if all other states agreed. more
EU calls on Russia to explain trade plans
EuropeanVoice.com October 15, 2009 Putin’s WTO decision in June caused surprise and ‘complex’ membership now certain to be delayed. The EU wants Russian diplomats to explain their plans for membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) at a meeting in Geneva today. more
Member states split over climate change strategy
EuropeanVoice.com October 15, 2009 Some countries fear premature commitments amid disagreement over money to development countries. European Union member states are struggling to agree a common strategy for the UN climate conference in Copenhagen. more