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Carbon emissions reach a new high
While the Kyoto protocol is due to expire in January 2013, The Global Carbon Project said that the percentage…
International challenges Obama will face
What global issues will the President have to deal with in his second term.
Hague: UN council has failed Syrians
William Hague chaired a UN debate on the Middle East in New York today, giving a rousing speech on the UN's success, failings, and potential to do more in Syria. Marc Perry follows the conference, and public reactions, using social media.
Syrian official defects
Ba'ath party minister Abdo Husameddin resigned from the autocratic Syrian regime this morning, calling Assad's regime "a sinking ship." Mark Wilson examines his video statement prior to Kofi Annan's arrival in Damascus on Friday.