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G8 Leaders Statement On Global Food Security
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 8:57 am | G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
"We are deeply concerned that the steep rise in global food prices coupled with availability problems in a number of developing countries is threatening global food security. The negative impacts of this recent trend could push millions more back into poverty." More >>
Full Text: G8 leaders' Statement On Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 8:55 am | G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
"...About the situation in Zimbabwe. We deplore the fact that the Zimbabwean authorities pressed ahead with the presidential election despite the absence of appropriate conditions for free and fair voting as a result of their systematic violence." More >>
G8 Summit, Press Secretary's Summary, July 6 2008
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 2:42 pm | G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
PM Fukuda and Pres. Bush shared the view that the Japan-US alliance is a cornerstone for the peace and prosperity of the whole Asia-Pacific region. PM Fukuda also mentioned that since Bush became president in 2001, the alliance has deepened greatly. More >>
G8 Hokkaido: Non-Proliferation - Background, Goals
Sunday, 6 July 2008, 7:55 am | G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
North Korea's nuclear & missile development is a serious threat to peace & security of Japan & the international community. Iran conducted uranium enrichment experiments & other nuclear activities for about 20 years without declaring them to the IAEA. More >>
G8 Hokkaido: Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy PDF
Sunday, 6 July 2008, 7:52 am | G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit
As climate change and the rapidly expanding demand for energy become significant problems, there is a growing interest in nuclear energy, which is nonfossil fuel energy, does not emit CO2 in the process of combustion of energy for electricity. More >>