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Big polluters back emissions cuts
Meeting of 16 "major economies" fails to set targets on climate change.
Scientists condemn G8 climate plan
Bush pushes India nuclear deal
Video: Japan's emissions under fire
Video: Japan pushes nuclear power
US president says controversial civilian nuclear deal good for both countries.
Moscow to use military means if US deploys a defence system close to its borders.
Iran tests 'Israel-strike' missile
Clashes erupt in Lebanon city
Call to curb US leader's war powers
Iraq presses US for pullout date
Pakistan rejects Kabul bombing link
Sarkozy changes mind on Olympics
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How mercenaries' loose talk led to failed coup and a prison sentence in Equatorial Guinea.
Stalled prisoner exchanges between Israel and the Arabs have hindered peace deals.
Government moves against Al Jazeera in Morocco draw a mixed reaction from the public.
America's traditional summer holiday is set to be its most economically troubled in years.
Authorities struggle to balance the public's demands with foreign investment.