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Climate Policies Must Break Free From Big Oil
CounterPunch It seems an odd time for environment policy wonks to throw a party. The level of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere is higher than it has been in three million years, according to the Nati... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)

Severity of weather events bear out warnings of climatologists
The Irish Times Nobody can say with certainty that the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma on Monday or the strong cyclone that struck Bangladesh last Thursday provide conclusive evidence of climate change. | But s... (photo: UN / Rick Bajornas)

Climate change spurs shipping to steer cleaner course
Deutsche Welle Transporting goods around the world contributes hugely to global carbon emissions. In turn, climate change has thrown global shipping patterns into disarray. The cargo industry is responding by trying... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider)

ZTE and Huawei face EU investigation over predatory pricing
The Verge Chinese telecommunications giants ZTE and Huawei are set to face an EU investigation for anti-competitive behavior. Although the pair have both seen moderate success marketing their consumer devices i... (photo: Public Domain / Brcke-Osteuropa)

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The Burghers of Calais. A 1962 sculpture show at New York's Guggenheim Museum awakened an international art community to the breadth of Hirshhorn's holdings.

The world's best museums: a guide
The Daily Telegraph Celebrating International Museum Day, we highlight some of the best museums around the world, with suggestions from our experts and insider guides from museum directors. ... (photo: Creative Commons / AgnosticPreachersKid)

EU should cull fossil fuel subsidies: Poland
Canberra Times The European Union should scrap fossil fuel and renewable energy subsidies and set a target to cut oil imports to remain the leader in the fight against global warming, a... (photo: WN / Marzena J.)

EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson listens to a question during a press conference at a EU compound in Beijing,Thursday June 8, 2006. The European Union's trade chief warned Thursday that China will face a backlash in Europe if it doesn't improve market access or better protect intellectual property r

Euro rivals reject EC's threat of Chinese tariffs
South China Morning Post Two of Europe's biggest telecommunications equipment makers, Ericsson and Nokia Siemens, have urged the European Commission to back off from threatening tariffs on their ... (photo: AP / Ng Han Guan)

Glance: Europe's Key Institutions
The Tribune San Luis Obispo Glance: Europe's Key Institutions | 13 minutes ago | Top officials call to overhaul euro institutions | 22 minutes ago | Zimbabwe PM: We are 'new broo... (photo: European Community / EC)

Greek PM Antonis Samaras meets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in investment push
South China Morning Post Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras met with Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing on Thursday, before the two leaders witnessed the signing of agreements in fields including sh... (photo: AP / Michel Euler)

Donor conference amasses 3.25 bln euros for rebuilding Mali
CNTV BRUSSELS, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The international donors made a decision to mobilize 3.25 billion euro in supporting Mali's reconstruction, said a press release issue by the... (photo: European Community / EC)

The flag of Croatia and the European flag, on the building of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European integration, in Zagreb

Croatia Gets Germany's Blessing to Join EU
CNBC Germany's lower house of parliament approved Croatia's entry to the European Union on Thursday, clearing the last formal hurdle for the former Yugoslav republic to enter ... (photo: Creative Commons / Bogdan Giuc)