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Landmark cooperation deal signed between UN and Iraqi Government
The United Nations today signed a landmark agreement with the Government of Iraq which lays down a three-year blueprint for the world body�s work in reconstruction, development and humanitarian assistance.
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Georgia, Russia agree to peace plan: French leader
TBILISI (AFP) - Georgia and Russia have agreed to a peace plan brokered by France after Moscow ordered a halt to its military onslaught, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said here Wednesday.
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Green gauntlet
Costa Rica sets itself 'huge' carbon neutral target
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G8 vows to halve greenhouse gases
World leaders at the G8 summit in Japan agree aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions in an effort to tackle global warming.
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China, Taiwan resume direct flights
TAOYUAN (AFP) - China and Taiwan resumed regular direct flights Friday for the first time in six decades, ushering in what Beijing called a "new start" in their tense and testy relations.
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China Watch: Plastic Bag Ban Trumps Market and Consumer Efforts
China's recent plastic bag ban has been immediately accepted by consumers. In a country where billions of plastic bags are used each day, the government's top-down policy move will likely benefit the country's environment and energy security well before market forces or consumer-led efforts are able to achieve similar impact.
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Security Council applauds Central African peace accord with rebel groups
The Security Council today welcomed the recent peace agreement reached by authorities in the Central African Republic (CAR) and two rebel groups operating in the impoverished and strife-torn country.
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California unveils ambitious climate plan
California on Thursday took a major step forward on its global warming fight by unveiling an ambitious plan for clean cars, renewable energy and stringent caps on big polluting industries.
The plan, which aims to reduce pollutants by 10 percent from current levels by 2020 while driving investment in new energy technologies that will benefit the state's economy, is the most comprehensive yet by any U.S. state.
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U.S. Government Issues Shark Finning Ban in Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico WatersThe National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) today filed new rules that will require federal shark fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico to land sharks with their fins still naturally attached. Previous federal regulations required only that fins and carcasses be brought to dock in a specific ratio, allowing shark fins to be cut off at sea. |
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Central African government, rebels sign peace accordLibreville (AFP) June 21, 2008 - The Central African Republic's government and two rebel groups signed a "comprehensive peace agreement" on Saturday which leaves the door open for a third rebel group to sign on. |
world news headlines
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- California launches broad effort to control hazardous chemicals
- Judge overturns decision on gray wolves
- Anti-poverty summit raises 16 billion dollars: UN chief
- First U.S. greenhouse cap-and-trade market opens
- Brazil unveils deforestation plan
- World leaders pledge $3B to eradicate malaria
- A ‘miracle tree’ that could feed sub-Saharan Africa
- Cheap cervical cancer test is boost for poor countries
- Egypt desert tourists freed after three-day ordeal
- Global advertising leaders and Ban join forces to fight climate change
- EU to overhaul fisheries policy
- Russian troops start withdrawal from Georgia
- Child deaths fell slightly in 2007: UNICEF
- Mexico City launches community gardens
- EU parliament eases road for hydrogen cars
- Beijing air measures ‘must stay’
- Italy apologises to Libya for colonial era damage
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