The U.N.-assisted tribunal in Cambodia has filed genocide charges against two former Khmer Rouge leaders. Top ideologist Nuon Chea and ex-foreign minister Ieng Sary had already been facing war crimes and torture charges. (Dec 17)
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Developing countries boycotted formal sessions much of Monday at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen. Officials say they ended the boycott after assurances rich countries wouldn’t soften commitments to cutting greenhouse gases. (Dec 14)
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Recycling is a big business in China, but it’s still not keeping pace with the country's growing waste production. Experts say the rubbish problem means increased greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. (Dec 16)
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Squabbling between major powers, the US and China in particular, was getting louder as world leaders started arriving at the UN Climate Conference Tuesday. The UN Secretary-General urged all participants to stop finger-pointing.(15 December 2009)
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Frenzied diplomacy through an anxious day culminated in U.S. President Barack Obama announcing a climate deal Friday. But questions remained about some of the detail, and the extent of global support for the agreement. (Dec 18)
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Iran once again test-fired its most advanced missile Wednesday. Tehran claims the Sajjil-2 solid fuel missile is capable of striking Israel, Europe and U.S. bases in the Gulf region. (Dec. 16)
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With Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton making an offer of helping to raise $100 billion to help poor countries cope with global warming, the US and China appear to be edging closer at climate talks. (17 December 2009)
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At least four people are dead after a cargo ship with an international crew sank off the coast of Lebanon, the army said. Some 40 were rescued but ships and helicopters were continuing to search for dozens of missing Friday. (Dec 18)
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A bandaged Silvio Berlusconi left the hospital Thursday, four days after he was attacked at a rally. The Italian leader is recuperating at his villa outside Milan. (17 December 2009)
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Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has spent the night in a hospital after being attacked at a rally in Milan Sunday. His spokesman reports he is tired and aching, and doctors are advising that he rest. (Dec 14)
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UN climate talks were deadlocked Wednesday, two days before global leaders hoped to sign an agreement. Police confronted protesters outside the Copenhagen conference venue with pepper spray and batons. (16 December 2009)
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