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PARIS (Reuters) - A U.S. plan to cap rising greenhouse gases by 2025 drew criticisms as too little, too late from delegates at 17-nation climate talks in Paris on Thursday but some welcomed it as a first firm U.S. ceiling.
Israeli shell killed Reuters cameraman: Gaza doctorsmore similar news »
GAZA (Reuters) - Tiny darts sprayed from a controversial missile used by Israel killed a Reuters cameraman in Gaza, local doctors said on Thursday -- though Israeli forces would not say whether one of their tanks fired the fatal shot.
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PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Democratic presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton tried to clarify recent controversial comments during a tense debate on Wednesday, with Obama accusing Clinton of playing politics with his remarks on small-town residents.
Pope acknowledges sex abuse scandal "badly handled"more similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Wednesday acknowledged the Church had handled the pedophile priests scandal "very badly" and told U.S. bishops to bind up wounds and seek reconciliation with those who were "so seriously wronged."
Pressure mounts on Zimbabwe at U.N. councilmore similar news »
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Western states joined the United Nations in urging action to ensure a fair outcome from Zimbabwe's elections but most African countries avoided the issue at a summit of the Security Council and the African Union on Wednesday.
Top court clears way for executions to resumemore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge to the lethal three-drug cocktail used in most U.S. executions, clearing the way for a resumption of capital punishment halted since last September.
Bush urges halt of CO2 emission growth by 2025more similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Wednesday called for halting the growth of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, but drew quick criticism for offering few ideas on how to do so before his term ends next year.
U.S. hopes Saudi Arabia, others to offer Iraq helpmore similar news »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is hopeful Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations will offer diplomatic and financial help to Iraq at a conference of its neighbors next week, said a senior U.S. official on Wednesday.
