Reuters July 30, 2009 Imposing a tax on imported goods that are carbon-intensive is an idea being tossed around as much these days as driftwood on a shore. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “If other countries don’t impose a cost on carbon, then we will be at a disadvantage…[and] we would look at considering perhaps […]
International Herald Tribune July 29, 2009 The United States on Tuesday appealed for more European aid to refugees fleeing the fighting between the Pakistani Army and Taliban militants in the Swat Valley, arguing that their plight was increasing instability in the region. more
Associated Press July 29, 2009 In an unprecedented move, a French general will take over a key NATO command in Norfolk, Virginia, charged with transforming the Europe-centered Cold War alliance to tackle today’s global challenges, NATO said Wednesday. more
AFP July 29, 2009 Ireland said Wednesday it will accept two detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the latest European country to help US President Barack Obama’s bid to close the controversial camp. more
New York Times July 28, 2009 A Russian Foreign Ministry official said Tuesday that any United States participation in the European Union’s monitoring mission in Georgia would be “extremely harmful,” and increase the likelihood that violence would flare up in the breakaway border regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. more