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Brexit: UK and EU at odds over size of 'divorce bill'The EU says the UK must 'settle its accounts' - but ministers say they won't pay 100bn euros. Link- Alton Sterling shooting: 'No charges' for police over...Two officers will not be charged over the Alton Sterling shooting that sparked days of protests. Link
- Kabul bomb attack targeting Nato convoy kills eightSo-called Islamic State says a suicide bomber carried out the explosion that killed eight civilians. Link
- Playboy model angers Maori with nude shoot on sacred ...The Instagram post showed the model nude on top of a New Zealand mountain sacred to Maori. Link
- Chinese diamond talks delegates 'hijack mic' in Taiwa...The Taiwanese group were asked to leave the Australian conference Link
- Passenger explains airliner brawlA fight broke out between two passengers on an LA-bound plane at Tokyo airport. Link
- Exam revision students 'should smell rosemary for mem...Rosemary could help the memory of students revising for exams, suggests study. Link
- Nigeria's ailing President Buhari misses third cabine...There are continuing concerns about the president's health since his seven-week sick leave in the UK. Link
- Thai fugitive Red Bull heir Vorayuth 'in Singapore'Police say Vorayuth Yoovidhaya, accused of killing an officer in a hit and run, has left Thailand. Link
- Apple's iPhone sales in surprise dropBoss Tim Cook says customers have 'paused' as the firm reports lower iPhone sales than a year ago. Link
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- G.O.P. Scrambles as a Crucial Voice Shuns the Latest ...Representative Fred Upton of Michigan said he opposed the new version of the bill because it ?torpedoes? protections for people with pre-existing medical conditions. Link
- Trump?s Turn Toward China Curtails Navy Patrols in Di...In a shift from a promise to reverse an Obama policy, three Navy requests to sail a warship near a shoal in the South China Sea were rejected. Link
- Trump and Putin Agree to Seek Syria Cease-FireIn their first conversation since last month?s rupture over Syria, President Trump said he would send a representative to Russian-sponsored talks. Link
- Baton Rouge, James Comey, ?Brexit?: Your Wednesday Br...Here?s what you need to know to start your day. Link
- New York Today: New York Today: Past Presidential Vis...Wednesday: When the president came to New York, Tony Awards nominations, and Brooklyn?s Green-Wood Cemetery. Link
- Comey Is Expected to Face Tough Questioning at Senate...James B. Comey, the F.B.I. director, has faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans for his actions during the presidential election. Link
- Ben Carson Wants to Make Housing Available. Just Not ...During a tour in Ohio, the housing secretary was resolute in his belief that too much government assistance has led to too much dependence. Link
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- Police Officer Who Fatally Shot 15-Year-Old Texas Boy...The teenager, Jordan Edwards, was a passenger in a car fired upon by a police officer responding to reports of underage drinking at a party, the authorities said. Link
- Officers Won?t Be Charged in Black Man?s Shooting Dea...The shooting death of Alton B. Sterling by white police officers raised an outcry and prompted a Justice Department inquiry, fueling a national debate about race and justice. Link
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- Energy is abundant in Australia ? but costly for loca...The country?s natural gas is sold for twice as much at home as in Asia. Link
- Islamic State suicide car bomb targets NATO convoy in...The blast took place a few hundred yards from U.S. embassy and is part of rise in attacks in the capital. Link
- Mount Everest is so crowded this year, there is a ris...Record number of climbers of varying abilities are tackling the world?s highest peak. Link
- South Korea?s likely next president asks the U.S. to ...But Moon Jae-in says he thinks ?Trump is more reasonable than he is generally perceived.? Link
- Saudi Arabia, where women aren't allowed to drive, wa...Now, activists are pushing back. Link
- It's not just North Korea. Trump has a South Korea pr...Trump's confused, dangerous messaging has worried and infuriated many in South Korea. Link
- Interview with Moon Jae-in, set to become South Korea...Transcript of The Washington Post's interview with Moon Jae-in. Link
- Where is France's famed ?Republican Front? in 2017?With an extremist candidate predicted to take as much as 40 percent of the vote, many are wondering where is the famed bipartisan opposition. Link
- Trump and Putin discuss cease-fire in Syria in first ...The Kremlin said the two leaders are trying to meet at the Group of 20 summit in July. Link
- Palestinians think Trump can make a dealBut Israelis think the Palestinians are dreaming as Mahmoud Abbas plans his first White House talks with Trump. Link
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- A US president hosts a Palestinian leader. Has anythi...Expectations are low for Trump's meeting with Mahmoud Abbas. Yet there is pressure on the Palestinian leader to offer something to help break the Middle East logjam. One reason: Gulf Arab states want to keep the dealmaker-in-chief interested in the region. Link
- One beige bus. A city tour. And a shift in thought on...Mexico City's 90-minute, 10-stop Corruptour reflects a new openness about talking about corruption. It's a first step in addressing a widespread problem. Link
- British PM calls for unity in preparation for Brexit ...Prime Minister Theresa May hopes that the snap election next month will allow the country to unite behind her as the tug-of-war over Brexit negotiations gets under way. Link
- Marine Le Pen: When is plagiarism just a 'nod-and-a-w...Aides of the far-right French presidential candidate said the sections of a speech she lifted from a former opponent was an ode to Francois Fillon. Link
- Jehovah's Witnesses as 'extremists': Court sharpens e...A Supreme Court ruling puts the Jehovah's Witnesses at risk of property seizure and prison over the sect's proselytization and 'radical' beliefs. Even members of the powerful Russian Orthodox Church say the decision goes too far. Link
- As North Korea's economy grows, Kim tries to wield a ...Economic reforms could improve living standards and enhance Kim Jong-un's power. But they could also threaten the regime's ideological foundations. Link
- Hamas will remove a call for the destruction of Israe...In a policy document, the ruling party of Gaza will also drop its association with the Muslim Brotherhood in an effort to improve relations with Gulf Arab states and Egypt. Link
- Protesters rally for worker's rights across the world...May Day, which is also known as International Worker's Day, was marked by a number of demonstrations across the world. Here are a few brief looks at May Day 2017 in eight different countries. Link
- Islamic State fighters pushed out of old portion of s...US-backed forces have retaken about 60 percent of the town, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Link
- US foreign aid cuts: what could impact be?A leaked State Department budget document lays out proposals for a 30.8 percent cut in development aid and plans to sharply cut back USAID. Link
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- Even some GOPers who vowed to dismantle Obamacare now...As Republicans scramble to tamp down fears that their health care bill would gut protections for sick people, they're running into a chorus of opposition -- from fellow Republicans. Link
- GOP on verge of losing health care voteHouse Speaker Paul Ryan signaled that the leadership still doesn't have the votes to pass the current bill to repeal and replace Obamacare -- but the GOP and the White House are not giving up and things remain fluid. CNN's Phil Mattingly reports. Link
- Clinton slams 'groups of men' in DC deciding women's ...Hillary Clinton, speaking at the 100th anniversary gala honoring Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, slammed 'groups of men' in Washington, DC who are deciding the future of women's health protections -- a not-so-subtle reference to the Trump administration. Link
- Trump to meet with key GOPers opposed to health care ...President Donald Trump will meet with two House Republicans opposed to the current health care bill Wednesday as the White House tries to salvage its effort to repeal and replace Obamacare. Link
- GOP grumbles: Trump adding 'confusion' to health care...Republicans leaders are once again scrambling to take a vote this week to repeal Obamacare, with a whip count that remains precariously close. Link
- Trump responds to Clinton with late-night tweetsPresident Donald Trump, in a series of late night tweets on Tuesday, both revisited his 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton and seemingly slammed the judgment of his own FBI director. Link
- Cillizza: A stunning indictment of the election -- an...Hillary Clinton had kept a purposely low profile in the wake of her stunning 2016 defeat at the hands of President Donald Trump. Until Tuesday, that is. Link
- FBI chief heads to Hill after criticism from Trump an...FBI Director James Comey will testify Wednesday on the Capitol Hill, the day after both the sitting US President and the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee sharply criticized him for his role in the outcome of last year's presidential election. Link
- House passes measure to let employers decide about OTDo you get paid for overtime work? The House of Representatives just passed a bill you may want to know about. Link
- Palestinian leader Abbas' sales pitch to TrumpPalestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrives at the White House Wednesday with one sales objective in mind: to present himself and his government as a 'strategic partner' for peace with the United States. Link
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- Morning News Brief: Comey Testifies, Spinning The Bud...FBI Director James Comey goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, both parties declare victory over a spending bill. And a new report says hospitals in war zones are increasingly targeted. Link
- Trump Hosts Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud A...Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will visit the White House Wednesday. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with a former adviser to the Palestinian Authority, Ghaith al-Omari. Link
- Trump Administration Weighing Future Of 50,000 Haitia...The Trump administration is considering ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, which would force some 50,000 Haitians now living in the U.S. to return home. Link
- Understanding French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel ...On Sunday, French voters will elect their next president. Steve Inskeep speaks with Alexandre Meslin, a parliamentary assistant in the French senate, who supports front-runner Emmanuel Macron. Link
- How Canadian Dairy Farmers Escape The Global Milk Glu...President Trump recently accused Canada of unfairly blocking imports of milk from the U.S. He was taking aim at a Canadian system that defiantly rejects the free market, and protects small farmers. Link
- From Ancient Greece, Lessons On The Risk Of A Modern,...What's the most serious threat to the U.S. ? a resurgent Russia, Islamic State terrorism, a nuclear Iran? Maybe it's none of the above. It could be something called the Thucydides trap. Link
- ISIS Claims Responsibility For Blast In Kabul That Ki...In addition to the deaths, three U.S. service members were wounded as were 25 Afghan civilians in the morning rush-hour attack which happened near the U.S. embassy, a U.S. military spokesman says. Link
- Report: Health Workers Attacked In 23 Countries Last ...Syria has seen the most attacks but it is far from the only country where assaults take place. Link
- Microscopic Cars Square Off In Big RaceThis car race involved years of training, feats of engineering, high-profile sponsorships, competitors from around the world and a racetrack made of gold. And it's invisible to the naked eye. Link
- WATCH: Surfer Rescued After 32 Hours Adrift And Alone...Matthew Bryce paddled out Sunday, but by Monday he still hadn't returned. So coast guard teams launched a dramatic rescue effort ? and hours later, plucked a needle from a haystack 13 miles off-shore. Link
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- FRONTLINE/World: Pakistan: The Lost GenerationHere's the report that Hillary Clinton cited in her Senate committee testimony last week. View... Link
- In the News: A Whale Of A BusinessIs there a powerful message in the story of Tilikum? View-- Link
- Tehran Bureau: Iranian DNA - or Fear?Is the Green opposition beset by the inability of Iranians to work together, or is it simply trying to avoid repeating the mistakes of 1979? Link
- Update: "Half-Truths, Innuendo..."Colgan Air's reaction to our recent investigation into regional airlines - and see what others in the industry say. Link
- Tehran Bureau: Iran's Cyber ArmyDuring the past few months, suspicion that the Cyber Army's constituent hacker groups are connected to the Iranian government was... Link
- Investigations: Law & DisorderCheck out Case Six. It's led to a guilty plea on a stunning police cover-up in the days following Hurricane Katrina-- Link
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- US firm in Iraq ignores smuggling, security risks for...WASHINGTON (AP) -- An American company that was paid nearly $700 million to secure an Iraqi base for F-16 fighter jets turned a blind eye to alcohol smuggling, theft, security violations, and allegations of sex trafficking - then terminated investigators who uncovered wrongdoing, an Associated Press investigation has found.... Link
- No trial balloons: Trump flips script with startling ...WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington policymakers have a time-tested method for rolling out new ideas: float a trial balloon. Spread rumors of a policy change or selectively leak it to the press, then see how it plays and proceed only if it looks doable.... Link
- 10 Things to Know for TodayYour daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:... Link
- Government-wide spending bill headed for a House voteWASHINGTON (AP) -- A government-wide spending bill that President Donald Trump seemed to criticize Tuesday morning but now calls "a clear win for the American people" is headed for a House vote.... Link
- State charges still possible for Baton Rouge officersBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- The Justice Department's decision not to charge two white Baton Rouge police officers in the shooting death of a black man may not be the final legal chapter in a case that reverberated far beyond Louisiana's capital.... Link
- Trump seeks steps from Abbas to promote peace with Is...WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump will press Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to end payments to families of Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails, according to U.S. officials, one of several actions Washington believes could lead to resumed peace talks with Israel.... Link
- Georgia locals fed up over cluster of drug treatment ...RINGGOLD, Ga. (AP) -- In the northwest corner of Georgia, where cows and crops vastly outnumber people, a small cluster of privately owned treatment centers have sprung up in recent years for heroin and prescription painkiller addicts.... Link
- Anger grows in South Korea over US anti-missile syste...SEONGJU, South Korea (AP) -- The anger is palpable on a narrow road that cuts through a South Korean village where about 170 people live between green hills dotted with cottages and melon fields. It's an unlikely trouble spot in the world's last Cold War standoff.... Link
- Low-income, minority students lag in high school grad...WASHINGTON (AP) -- Despite rising national graduation rates, low-income and minority students continue to lag behind their peers in finishing high school, according to a study released Wednesday.... Link
- Jones applauded, Machado buzzed as Red Sox top Oriole...BOSTON (AP) -- Moments after Chris Sale joined Fenway Park fans in a show of respect of Adam Jones, the Boston ace escalated the feud with Baltimore star Manny Machado.... Link
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- Suicide attack on NATO convoy in Kabul kills eight ci...KABUL (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday that killed eight civilians in an attack on a convoy of NATO armored personnel vehicles. Link
- China urges all sides in North Korea standoff to 'sto...BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Wednesday called on all parties in the Korean standoff to stay calm and 'stop irritating each other' a day after North Korea said the United States was pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war. Link
- Trump struggles to win over moderate Republicans on h...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Time was running short for President Donald Trump to attract enough votes to pass a new bill to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system this week as Republican party moderates held out, fearing a backlash from voters worried about losing insurance benefits. Link
- Global stocks struggle, dollar gains ahead of Fed dec...LONDON (Reuters) - European stock markets retreated from 20-month highs and the dollar inched up on Wednesday as investors pondered the chances of another rise in U.S. interest rates next month ahead of the Federal Reserve's May statement. Link
- Uber in U.S. court reckoning on possible shutdown of ...SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] goes before a U.S. judge on Wednesday to fight for the right to continue work on its self-driving car program, the latest phase in a courtroom battle over trade secrets that threatens to topple a central pillar of Uber's growth strategy. Link
- Turbulence before take-off as plane rage in Japan cau...TOKYO (Reuters) - An American has been detained in Tokyo for allegedly assaulting an airline employee after a fight on a plane bound for Los Angeles, police said on Wednesday, in the latest bout of plane rage to go viral on social media. Link
- Exclusive: U.S. senators seek sanctions, other ways t...WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An influential group of Republican and Democratic U.S. senators will file sweeping legislation on Wednesday to address the crisis in Venezuela, including sanctioning individuals responsible for undermining democracy or involved in corruption, Senate aides said. Link
- On Serbian airwaves, a battle for heart of BalkansBELGRADE (Reuters) - The 21st-floor offices of Studio B boast an unrivalled view of the Serbian capital, taking in Orthodox Church domes, a Gulf-financed property development and a citadel built by Celtic, Roman, Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rulers. Link
- Macron and Le Pen to square off in French pre-electio...PARIS (Reuters) - French voters can expect verbal 'hand-to-hand' combat when centrist Emmanuel Macron and the far-right Marine Le Pen hold a televised debate on Wednesday night, their last encounter before Sunday's run-off vote to pick the next president. Link
- Clinton says Comey's letter, Russian hackers cost her...(Reuters) - Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday she was on the path to victory in the 2016 presidential election until late interference by Russian hackers and FBI Director James Comey scared off some potential supporters. Link
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- India launches first moon missionSRIHARIKOTA, India (AFP) - India successfully launched its first lunar mission Wednesday, marking a major boost for the country's space programme and a new step in the fast-developing Asian space race. Link
- Tamil Tigers strike back with ship attacksCOLOMBO (AFP) - Tamil Tiger rebels struck back against a major Sri Lankan government offensive Wednesday with suicide attacks against merchant ships off the island's northern coast, defence officials said. Link
- 'Dramatic' consequences without US-Iraq troop accord:...WASHINGTON, (AFP) - US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates warned of 'pretty dramatic' consequences of not having an accord governing the presence of US troops in Iraq. Link
- McCain cites nuclear threat in warning against ObamaMOON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (AFP) - John McCain told voters his White House rival Barack Obama was unprepared to handle a national security crisis, citing the US-Russia standoff in 1962 that put the world on the brink of nuclear war. Link
- Google releases Android open-source code: companyWASHINGTON (AFP) - Google on Tuesday released the open-source code which powers its Android mobile operating system and invited outside programmers to tinker with the software to develop their own features. Link
- Fed, governments step up aid in financial crisisNEW YORK (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve has offered help to troubled money market mutual funds, as governments announced fresh aid to struggling banks amid signs of thawing credit in the money markets. Link
- Toyota profit to halve as global sales drop: reportTOKYO (AFP) - Profits at Toyota Motor Corp. are expected to plunge by half in the year to March, while annual sales are set to drop for the first time in a decade, reports said Wednesday. Link
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- How Trump Administration Has Handled the North Korea ...North Korea has thumbed its nose at U.N. resolutions ? conducting several ballistic missile tests this year and five nuclear tests since 2006 Link
- 'Duterte Harry': Who Is the Controversial Philippine ...What you need to know about the controversial Philippine leader and his rise to power. Link
- Trump Says There's 'No Reason' for Mideast Conflict ?...A possible step in the direction of peace will be the U.S. president's meeting with Palestinian Authority counterpart Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday. Link
- Three U.S. Soldiers Injured in Deadly ISIS-Claimed Su...Eight Afghan civilians were killed and three U.S. soldiers are among dozens of people injured by an ISIS-claimed suicide blast in Kabul Link
- Refugees Are Fleeing Trump's America to This Tiny Can...Emerson, Manitoba sits directly on the U.S-Canada border. It has a population of 678. In the past few months, hundreds of people have arrived there to seek asylum in Canada. Link
- Hillary Clinton: Tweets Won't Solve Threat From North...Hillary Clinton called North Korea one of the nation's 'wicked problems' and took a swipe at President Trump's tweeting in an appearance in New York. Link
- Trump's Soft Spot for Strongmen Harms U.S. Image, Say...Praising Duterte, lauding Kim Jong Un as a 'smart cookie' and calling Putin a 'strong leader' hurts U.S. credibility as a beacon of human rights. Link
- Trump and Putin Speak by Phone, Discuss Potential Per...Trump spoke with Putin by phone Tuesday, discussing Syria, terrorism and North Korea and the future possibility of a personal meeting. Link
- 'Tortured With Electricity': Chechen Gay Men Recount ...Chechen officials vehemently deny not only the reported torture of gays, but sometimes their very existence. Link
- Gay Man Alleges Arrest and Torture in ChechnyaSpeaking anonymously, the interviewee said he was beaten and given electric shocks as authorities tried to force him to name others in the LGBT commun Link
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- EU Lays Out Tough Position on Brexit TalksThe European Union?s chief Brexit negotiator set out tough demands for a divorce deal with Britain, including ensuring that EU citizens in the U.K. keep their welfare benefits and residency rights for their lifetimes. Link
- Far Right Vies With Center Left for German WorkersAs elections approach here, the Social Democratic Party is trying to hang onto its traditional blue-collar voters as many of them ditch the center-left for the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany. Link
- Trump, Putin Discuss Crisis in SyriaPresident Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, weeks after the U.S. leader described relations between Washington and Moscow as reaching an all-time low. Link
- Kabul Suicide Bomber Hits U.S. Convoy, Killing Afghan...An unknown suicide bomber attacked a convoy of U.S. military vehicles as it traveled through central Kabul on Wednesday, killing seven Afghan civilians and wounding several American troops, officials said. Link
- North Korea Says Latest Detained American Tried to Ov...Kim Sang Dok, a U.S. accounting professor detained last month in North Korea, is being investigated for ?criminal acts of hostility aimed to overturn? the government, the country?s state-controlled news agency said Wednesday. Link
- Chinese Tycoon Lobs Graft Claims Into Beijing Politic...Online allegations by exiled businessman Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Kwok, about corrupt ties between China?s political and corporate elites are riveting many Chinese and threaten to intrude on the Communist Party?s plans for a carefully choreographed leadership transition. Link
- Greek Austerity Deal Opens Up Potential Path Out of B...Greece and its international creditors sealed a deal over fresh austerity measures, keeping its $94 billion bailout on track and clearing the way for debt-relief talks. Link
- Palestinian Officials Urge Hamas Toward UnityThe call by officials in the Palestinian Authority-administered West Bank came a day after Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, issued a revised set of principles. Link
- Le Pen Tries to Broaden Appeal by Copying Rival's Spe...Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen?s efforts to broaden her voter base took an unusual turn Tuesday when her campaign admitted she lifted parts of a speech a conservative rival delivered before getting knocked out of the race. Link
- U.S. Plan to Slash Business Levies Has China Worried ...China, which has tried for years to reduce business costs, is worried that Donald Trump?s tax proposals will set back its global competitiveness and spur companies to invest in the U.S. instead of China. Link
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- EU hikes Brexit bill to ?100bn, Apple defends its Wat...Negotiators revise initial calculations to maximise liabilities Britain is asked to cover Link
- In the throes of debtPolicy must strike at indebtedness holding back economic growth Link
- What we learn when populists win powerOnly by demonstrating its inability to govern can an extremist ideology be defeated Link
- Abe sets 2020 target to revise Japan?s pacifist const...Renewed push for cherished ambition raises investor concerns about economic reforms Link
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- New Zealand blocks media merger to defend diversityNZME and Fairfax NZ tie-up would have controlled 90% of country?s daily newspapers Link
- Brussels hoists gross UK Brexit ?bill? to ?100bnFrance and Germany back tougher approach to Britain?s departure obligations Link
- Suu Kyi rejects UN probe into Myanmar violenceRift with west deepens after clash with EU official over review into alleged abuses Link
- Saudi finance minister vows reform push despite benef...Mohammed al-Jadaan plans to inject billions of dollars into economy to boost growth Link
- India admits it will miss coal emissions targetsPower minister takes swipe at west but acknowledges power plants will not meet goals Link