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G-20 summits
G-20 Leaders Look to Grow Way Out of Crisis
The G-20 summit, dominated by a smoldering financial crisis in Europe, concluded with a decision to stimulate growth and downplay the previous strategy of austerity.
G-20 Sees First US-Russia Meeting Since Putin Election
President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin endeavored to ease relationship tensions at the G-20 summit Monday, and find common ground in agreement on a political transition for Syria.
US Invites Mexico to Join Trans-Pacific Partnership
President Barack Obama, in Los Cabos Mexico for the G-20 summit, on Monday invited Mexico to join an expanding Asia-Pacific free trade pact.
Canadian Police Used Excessive Force in G-20 Arrests: Report
Canadian Police were criticized for being ill prepared for the G-20 summit events in June 2010.
Canadian PM Addresses Commonwealth Business Forum
Prime Minister Stephen Harper addressed global business and government leaders at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Perth, Australia, on Oct. 27.
Protesters Highlight PRC Rights Abuses During World Summits
World leaders at summits are reminded of their obligation to also address serious human rights abuses of member states.
G-20 Seoul Makes ‘Big Progress,’ Says South Korean President
G-20 Seoul, South Korea summit representatives meeting have apparently moved forward in an agreement on currencies and trade imbalances.
World Stocks Rise as G-20 Says No Currency Devaluation
Stock indexes around the world rose Monday after G-20 finance ministers promised to avoid a currency war.
Obama Urges G-20 Summit to Repair Global Economy
President Obama urged leaders of the world’s top 20 countries in a letter, to work together in taking aggressive actions.