 | 2009 JULY
July 9, 2009
G-8 Leaders Take New Steps to Curb Global Warming
As the G-8 summit wrapped up, President Obama and other leaders discussed new goals to limit climate change and assessed the unrest in Iran. Margaret Warner reports from the scene.
   
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| July 9, 2009
G-8 Leaders Agree to Global Emissions Reduction Goal
The Group of Eight leaders of industrialized nations agreed at a meeting in Italy to support a goal of cutting global emissions by 50 percent by 2050 and of cutting emissions in developed countries by 80 percent "in aggregate."
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| July 9, 2009
G-8 Tackles Climate, Economic Growth in Italy
Leaders from the Group of Eight -- United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia -- met in L'Aquila, Italy, July 8-9 to discuss the global economic recession, greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and various foreign policy matters.
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| July 8, 2009
At G-8, Small Steps on Emissions, Economic Recovery
Leaders of the Group of Eight industrialized nations gathered in Italy on Wednesday to assess risks to the global economy and other key issues at their annual meeting. Margaret Warner reports from the summit.
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| July 7, 2009
Obama Appeals for Stronger Partnership with Russia
Stressing "common interests," President Obama made the case Tuesday for a renewed spirit of cooperation between the United States and Russia. Margaret Warner speaks with Gwen Ifill from Moscow.
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| July 7, 2009
Obama Calls for Stronger U.S.-Russian Relationship
As he wraps up his two-day trip to Moscow, President Barack Obama urged the resetting of the U.S.-Russian relationship while citing the common interests that could form the basis for stronger political and economic ties.
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| July 6, 2009
U.S., Russia Unveil Plan for Nuclear Cuts at Summit
President Barack Obama met with Russian leaders Monday to push for progress on arms control and other issues. Margaret Warner reports from the opening day of the Moscow summit.
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| July 6, 2009
Conversation: Stuart Eizenstat, U.S. Delegate, Holocaust Era Assets Conference
Delegates from 50 countries just gathered in Prague to discuss the status of property looted by the Nazis during World War II, including hundreds of thousands of art works.
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| July 6, 2009
Obama Leadership Faces Test at Moscow Summit
President Barack Obama opened a U.S.-Russia summit in Moscow Monday with a prediction of "extraordinary progress" in the areas of nuclear arms reduction and other key bilateral issues.
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| July 3, 2009
Russian Foreign Minister Sees 'Improvement' in U.S.-Russian Relations
In the last of a series of reports from Russia, Margaret Warner talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the future of U.S.-Russian relations, last year's Georgian war, and negotiating a nuclear arms treaty.
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| July 3, 2009
Russia Strives to Maintain Economic Momentum Amid Shifting Political Landscape
Margaret Warner filed a series of reports about Russia's political and economic climate in conjunction with President Barack Obama's visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 6. Here, she answers some viewers' questions about her reporting trip.
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| July 2, 2009
In Russia, Unhealthy Habits Make Funerals Outpace Births
In her latest report from Russia, Margaret Warner takes a look at the health and well-being of the Russian people, including the low life expectancy for adult males.
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| July 2, 2009
Russia-Georgia Talks Aim to Prevent Another Flare-up
Georgian and Russian officials reportedly engaged in constructive -- though at times strained -- talks this week and agreed to meet again in mid-September in the next of a series of discussions aimed at avoiding a repeat of August's five-day war.
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| July 1, 2009
Russia Navigates Fallout of Economic Crisis
With its fortunes tethered to volatile natural gas and oil prices, Russia has suffered record inflation and unemployment in the global financial crisis. In the second of her series of reports from Russia, Margaret Warner examines the country's economic picture.
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| July 1, 2009
Energy-rich Russia Hit Hard by Global Financial Crisis
After a decade of economic growth due in large part to energy revenue, Russia is reeling from the global financial crisis and the drop in oil prices and production.
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| JUNE
June 30, 2009
Medvedev's First Year in Office Brings Surprises, Scrutiny
In the first report of a series from Russia, Margaret Warner takes a closer look at the country's political leadership, focusing on President Dmitry Medvedev's first year in office and the role of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the government.
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| June 30, 2009
Video Collection: Margaret Warner's Reports From Russia
On the eve of President Barack Obama's meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Margaret Warner presents a series of reports on Russia's politics, economy and social issues.
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| June 29, 2009
Margaret Warner Previews Reports From Russia
Ahead of President Obama's visit to Moscow next month, Margaret Warner previews her upcoming reports on changes in the political and economic landscape there.
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| June 25, 2009
Reporter's Notebook: Is the G-8's Purpose Waning?
On the cusp of the Group of Eight summit from July 8-10 in L'Aquila, Italy, NewsHour senior producer for foreign affairs Michael D. Mosettig looks into the question of its relevancy in light of larger economic summits.
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| June 24, 2009
Reporter's Notebook: Moscow's Skyline and People Transform
After returning to Moscow for the first time in 18 years, NewsHour senior correspondent Margaret Warner has been observing the "overwhelming" changes in the city from a key vantage point at the Kremlin.
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| June 10, 2009
Slide Show: Scenes from the Venice Biennale
Held every two years, the Venice Biennale is the oldest and one of the largest contemporary art exhibitions in the world. This year's biennial, "Making Worlds," is the 53rd exhibition.
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| June 5, 2009
Full Extent of Nazi Prison Camp System Still Emerging
Scholars are still discovering the full scale of the Nazi prison camp system during WWII as President Obama visited remembrances and anniversary celebrations in Europe this week. Ray Suarez reports.
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| June 4, 2009
With Labor Party Reeling, Brown Braces for Leadership Fight
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is fighting off a reported campaign to oust him in the wake of a financial scandal that has damaged Labor Party popularity and caused four of his ministers quit.
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| June 4, 2009
Reporter's Notebook: D-Day Remembrance Stirs More Than Memories
Planning for Sunday's World War II D-Day commemoration in France was temporarily marred by the failure of the Queen of England to get an invitation. Michael D. Mosettig, the NewsHour's senior producer for foreign affairs, looks at the flap.
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| June 1, 2009
Missing Air France Plane Presumed to Have Crashed
An Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris ran into lightning and strong thunderstorms over the Atlantic Ocean and went missing Monday, according to officials.
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| MAY
May 19, 2009
British Speaker of the House of Commons Resigns Over Expense Scandal
Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons, announced his resignation Tuesday following allegations that officials used public funding for personal expenses like housing renovations and mortgage payments. Special correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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| May 13, 2009
EU Levels $1.45B Fine on Intel for Sales Tactics
The European Union leveled a record $1.45 billion fine on the Intel Corporation Wednesday for using illegal sale tactics to shut out its competition in the computer chip business after an eight-year antitrust probe.
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| May 4, 2009
As U.S. Automakers Struggle, Fiat Seizes Expansion Opportunities
With designs for global expansion, Italian automaker Fiat plans to acquire part of the restructured Chrysler company and is moving to take over GM's European unit. A Business Week reporter explains Fiat's plan.
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| May 4, 2009
Mexico City Slowly Returning to Normal as Flu Threat Recedes
Life in Mexico City will begin to return to normal this week after much of the city was closed due to the deadly H1N1 flu virus, Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said Monday.
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| May 1, 2009
Thirteen Countries Confirm H1N1 Flu Virus
Thirteen countries have confirmed cases of the H1N1 swine flu virus as of Friday -- the latest emerging from Denmark and Hong Kong -- while the United States' total number of cases escalated to 141.
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| APRIL
April 30, 2009
UK to End Combat, Continue Training Operations in Iraq
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Thursday that troops from the UK will end their six years of combat operations in Iraq but will keep a small presence in the country to assist with training Iraqi naval forces.
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| April 30, 2009
Swine Flu Prompts Mexico Shut-down, U.S. Stockpiling of Supplies
Mexico is preparing for a temporary shut down of all non-essential services from May 1 to May 5, in an attempt to slow the spread of the swine flu that is believed to have killed as many as 176 people in the country.
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| April 27, 2009
Resources for Tracking, Avoiding Swine Flu
As concern about H1N1 flu virus grows around the world, the Web has proven to be a valuable resource for tracking and learning about the disease, but also a means for misinformation to spread. Here are some sites worth checking for updates:
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| April 27, 2009
WHO Increases Swine Flu Alert Level
The World Health Organization Monday raised its global alert level for the swine flu virus outbreak from a phase three to a phase four, verifying that the virus is spreading from human to human in community-level outbreaks.
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| April 27, 2009
Q&A: Understanding Swine Flu
Key facts on swine flu and what is being done to better understand and combat the virus.
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| April 16, 2009
British Singing Hopeful Becomes Internet Sensation
Susan Boyle, a singing contestant on the U.K. reality show "Britain's Got Talent," became an unlikely Internet sensation this week. ITN's ITV news correspondent Phil Reay-Smith examines Boyle's appeal.
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| April 13, 2009
Weekly Poem: 'Since Nine--'
Constantine Cavafy never published a complete book of his poems during his lifetime. For more than 10 years, the writer, critic and translator, Daniel Mendelsohn, has immersed himself in Cavafy's work. The result: "C.P. Cavafy: Collected Poems" and "C.P. Cavafy: The Unfinished Poems."
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| April 9, 2009
Conversation: Daniel Mendelsohn Discusses Two New Collections of Poet C.P. Cavafy
Constantine Cavafy, the greatest Greek poet since antiquity, never published a complete book of his poems during his lifetime. Cavafy believed that poems remained works in progress and could be altered over time.
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| April 7, 2009
Italy Quake Death Toll Jumps to 207; Rescue Efforts Continue
Italy's rescue mission continued Tuesday in villages hit by Monday's earthquake as strong aftershocks rippled through the quake zone, hampering the urgent search efforts.
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| April 6, 2009
Rescue Efforts Underway in Italy After Major Earthquake
Italian officials and international aid groups continue to struggle to help the injured and recover the victims from Monday morning's earthquake that measured 6.3 on the Richter scale. Following an update from the field, a geological expert analyzes the event.
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| April 6, 2009
Obama Looks to Strengthen Ties With Turkey
President Obama spoke in favor of Turkey's accession into the European Union and urged a greater bond between Americans and Muslims in a speech to the Turkish parliament on Monday.
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| April 6, 2009
At Least 91 Dead, 1,500 Injured in Italy Quake
A powerful earthquake shook central Italy as residents slept early Monday morning, tumbling entire blocks of buildings and leaving dozens of people dead.
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| April 3, 2009
Obama Promotes Afghanistan Strategy to NATO Allies
President Obama met Friday with NATO allies in France to rally support for his new strategy in Afghanistan. Margaret Warner reports on the two-day summit of 26 leaders from NATO countries.
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| April 3, 2009
At 60, NATO Faces Challenges Both Old and New
As the North American Treaty Organization celebrates its 60th anniversary April 4 at a summit on the French-German border, member nations are struggling to forge a clear path on the Afghanistan mission, Russia and who should be the next NATO chief.
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| April 3, 2009
Heading Into NATO Summit, Obama Pushes Afghanistan Agenda
Continuing his first European tour as president, Barack Obama is meeting Friday with NATO allies in France, in part to rally support for his new strategy in Afghanistan.
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| April 2, 2009
G20 Leaders Pledge New Aid, Tighter Financial Controls
G20 leaders pledged aid to struggling countries and new controls on the financial system at the conclusion of their economic summit. Margaret Warner reports from London.
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| April 2, 2009
G20 Pledges New IMF Aid, Passes on Stimulus Moves
G20 leaders took big steps toward reforming a "failed regulatory system" that helped create the global economic crisis, President Barack Obama said after the summit concluded in London Thursday.
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| April 1, 2009
Obama Works to Jumpstart G20 Agenda, Strengthen Ties
President Barack Obama met with Russian and Chinese leaders in London Wednesday as G20 leaders prepared to discuss the economic crisis. Margaret Warner reports from London.
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| April 1, 2009
Obama Meets With Russian, Chinese Leaders on Sidelines of G20
President Barack Obama met one-on-one with leaders from Russia and China in London Wednesday, announcing new cooperative efforts with each of the countries ahead of the G20 summit on the economic crisis.
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| April 1, 2009
Text: Joint U.S.-Russia Statement
Following a meeting between President Barack Obama and Russian President Dimtry Medvedev in London ahead of the G20 economic summit, the following joint statement from the two leaders was released by the White House Press Office.
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