Indigenous peoples say G-8's economic agenda responsible for global warming, food crisis

A gathering of indigenous peoples on Friday blamed the Group of Eight's economic agenda for global warming and rising food and fuel prices _ the very problems the G-8 leaders plan to tackle at their summit next week. Wrapping up a four-day conference for indigenous peoples held in Hokkaido, Japan's northern island, the group issued a declaration expressing "profound concern over the state of the planet."

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The Associated Press - 7/4/2008 1:18 PM GMT
A South Korean court sentenced a former business partner of President Lee Myung-bak to 18 more months in prison Friday for falsely accusing Lee of fraud during last year's presidential campaign, an official said. Kim Kyung-jun, a Korean-American businessman, was convicted of violating election laws and forging documents, according to Lee Seung-ho, a spokesman at Seoul Central District Court.
The Associated Press - 7/4/2008 12:04 PM GMT
A gathering of indigenous peoples on Friday blamed the Group of Eight's economic agenda for global warming and rising food and fuel prices _ the very problems the G-8 leaders plan to tackle at their summit next week. Wrapping up a four-day conference for indigenous peoples held in Hokkaido, Japan's northern island, the group issued a declaration expressing "profound concern over the state of the planet."
The Associated Press - 7/4/2008 10:53 AM GMT
Asian markets were mixed Friday as investors digested uneven readings on the U.S. economy and oil prices that remained near records. Japan posted its 12th straight day of losses, while major indices in Europe fell in early trade. In Asia, Indonesia's main index rebounded after selling off nearly 4 percent the prior session. Hong Kong and Australia equities also were higher.
The Associated Press - 7/4/2008 10:40 AM GMT
Hundreds of Chinese tourists flew into Taiwan Friday in the first wave of regular cross-straits commercial flights in nearly six decades that could transform ties between the old foes. The first flight, a China Southern Airlines plane carrying 230 passengers, touched down at Taoyuan International Airport in northern Taiwan, and fire trucks shot water at it in a welcome gesture.
The Associated Press - 7/4/2008 10:26 AM GMT
BHP Billiton Ltd. said Friday that China's Baosteel, negotiating on behalf of the Chinese steel industry, agreed to price hikes of up to 96.5 percent for iron ore supplies this year following protracted negotiations. The increase is in line with an agreement Baosteel made last month with Rio Tinto, another major supplier, and comes as surging global demand for steel has squeezed iron ore supplies and sharply boosted prices.

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Two workers at Iran's nuclear facilities in Isfahan. Iran on Saturday offered to negotiate on its nuclear drive but without a freeze on uranium enrichment, in its first comments since responding to an international package aimed at ending the standoff.
Iran offers talks but without nuclear freeze

Iran on Saturday offered to negotiate on its nuclear drive but without a freeze on uranium enrichment, in its first comments since responding to an international package aimed at ending the standoff. Its military chiefs, meanwhile, warned that the Islamic republic would close the Strait of Hormuz which is vital for oil exports and use "blitzkrieg tactics" in the Gulf waterway if it came under attack.

Agence France-Presse - 7/5/2008 4:51 PM GMT

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Swedish pop group ABBA will never reform despite the success of "Mamma Mia!", the musical and film based on their hits, former member and songwriter Bjoern Ulvaeus, seen here in 2003, said in an interview.
ABBA will never reform, ex-member tells British newspaper

Swedish pop group ABBA will never reform despite the success of "Mamma Mia!", the musical and film based on their hits, former member and songwriter Bjoern Ulvaeus said in an interview. Ulvaeus, who along with Benny Andersson wrote songs like "Dancing Queen" and "Waterloo", told the Sunday Telegraph he wanted fans to remember the band as "young, exuberent, full of energy and ambition".

Agence France-Presse - 7/5/2008 7:52 PM GMT

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Venus Williams outhit younger sister Serena to claim her fifth Wimbledon crown in exhilarating fashion. The defending champion recovered from a whirlwind start by her younger sister to land her seventh Grand Slam title courtesy of a 7-5, 6-4 win.
Venus outguns Serena in Wimbledon thriller

Venus Williams outhit younger sister Serena to claim her fifth Wimbledon crown in exhilarating fashion here on Saturday. The defending champion recovered from a whirlwind start by her younger sister to land her seventh Grand Slam title courtesy of a 7-5, 6-4 win.

Agence France-Presse - 7/5/2008 8:04 PM GMT

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A soldier guards a statue of legendary Mongol leader Genghis Khan near the burned-out headquarters of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party in Ulan Bator. Mongolia is expected to lift a state of emergency implemented after unprecedented deadly election riots engulfed Ulan Bator.
Mongolia lifts state of emergency

Mongolia has lifted the state of emergency imposed after deadly election riots hit the capital Ulan Bator, with the president Sunday appealing for calm amid lingering fears of further violence. In a midnight (1600 GMT) televised address President Nambariin Enkhbayar called for unity after the unrest that left five people dead following allegations of vote rigging.

Agence France-Presse - 7/5/2008 4:55 PM GMT

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A woman walks past the logo of Internet search engine giant Google at a trade fair. Google expressed disappointment and privacy groups voiced outrage Thursday after a judge ordered Google to give entertainment giant Viacom details of video-watching habits of visitors to its popular video-sharing website YouTube.
Google ordered to give YouTube user data to Viacom

A US judge has ordered Google to expose to Viacom the video-viewing habits of everyone who has ever used YouTube in a decision condemned by the Internet giant and privacy advocates. US District Court Judge Louis Stanton backed Viacom's request for data on which YouTube users watch which videos on the website in order to support its case in a billion-dollar copyright lawsuit against Google.

Agence France-Presse - 7/4/2008 8:26 AM GMT

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