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Website tracks Copenhagen pledges
Six rich economies joined a website unveiled on Friday detailing pledges in short-term aid they made at last December’s climate summit a move aimed at restoring damaged trust with developing countries.
French unions turn on minister as government firm on reform
Two unions intent on paralysing France with a strike over pension reform rounded on the minister leading the overhaul on Thursday questioning how he can do his job properly while he is surrounded by a political scandal.
IMF World Bank step up aid to Pakistan
The IMF and the World Bank have stepped up aid to flood-hit Pakistan to help the country cope with its worst-ever humanitarian disaster officials said Thursday.
Pakistan boosts security after Lahore bombs
Pakistan tightened security in the eastern city of Lahore on Thursday after three bomb attacks killed 33 people and wounded 171 and pressured the U.S.-backed government already overwhelmed by floods.
S.Africa state workers reject new pay offer
South Africa’s public sector unions rejected a new pay offer from the government on Wednesday to end a three-week strike but asked for more time to consult their 1.3 million members in Africa’s biggest economy.
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Blair on cuts: Labour must be ‘credible’
Tony Blair has warned Labour to alter its strategy on the economy if it is to have any hope of winning the next election.
Vivendi reports 6.6% rise in profits
French media and telecom group Vivendi on Wednesday reported a 6.6 percent rise in net profits to 1.26 billion euros for the first half of the year.
Q+A – What are the chances of renewed North Korea talks?
China wants to restart talks among regional powers aimed at ending North Korea’s nuclear arms programme but has been unable to woo the United States Japan and South Korea back to the negotiating table.
Michael Jackson’s landlord sues
Michael Jackson’s former landlord Aner Iglesias is suing the late star’s estate for damage which was reportedly caused to the property between 2008 and 2009.
