Topic: Financial Times Ltd.

Will clash of science and politics undermine Copenhagen summit?

Climategate emails could have huge impact on summit, says Saudi Arabia’s lead climate negotiator. Others say the controversial leaked emails provide an opportunity to educate the public about climate science.

Karadzic war crimes trial to go forward, despite boycott

Radovan Karadzic, the former Bosnian Serb leader, accused of genocide, said he would not appear at The Hague to defend himself. He cited insufficient time to prepare.

After the fall of the wall: Germans long to downsize their role

Germany's postwar internationalism seems to be giving way to parochialism.

Money Daily Brief: US bailout beneficiaries expand in Asia

Kashmir: India kills rebels from group behind 2008 Mumbai attacks

India also accused Pakistan of sending captured Taliban fighters to the disputed Kashmir territory in a 'jail or jihad' deal.

Ireland embraces Lisbon Treaty. Will Blair be next EU president?

Ireland says 'yes' to Lisbon Treaty. Reforms will give European Union a unified foreign policy, and a permanent president.

Money Daily Brief: US home prices rise for third straight month

American home prices rise for the third straight month and consumer prices fall in Japan.

Brown: Britain prepared to reduce nuclear submarine fleet

The cut in nuclear submarines could save the UK £3 billion and promote nonproliferation, the government says.

Europe's $57 billion plan to put windmills in the ocean

Though questions remain about how to bring electricity to shore, Europe sees offshore wind power as a crucial component in its effort to reduce carbon emissions.

China issues rare rebuke after Burma border clashes

As more than 30,000 refugees return to Burma (Myanmar), key ally China urges Burma to "properly handle domestic problems and maintain stability."

Nigerian militant killed after days of violence

The head of Boko Haram, a militant Islamist movement responsible for attacks this week, was killed. But the police response has raised questions about the use of excessive force.

Holbrooke casts doubt on success of Pakistan's Swat Valley offensive

The US envoy said it was unclear if the military had defeated the Taliban in the region or simply driven them underground.

Report: Apple and music industry at work on album 'Cocktail'

The four major recording labels are working on launching a music offering that aims to add value to digital albums sold on Apple's online iTunes Store.

Nigerian militants release six hostages, honoring cease-fire

The rebel group MEND agreed last week to a 60-day truce, during which it will stop sabataging oil infrastructure and fighting government troops in the Niger Delta region.

Will the future of green energy sprout from the dry, arid Sahara Desert?

Opinion: More women in finance, a more sustainable economy

If one-third of corporate board members had been women, Wall street might have avoided a meltdown.

Banking, the Swedish model

Rising style of lending is built on long-term thinking – and on bearing in mind that the institution is dealing with real people's money.

Opinion: A 10-year truce between Islam and the West

Obama should follow his speech in Cairo with a global conference and a call for a 10-year hudna.

North Korea sentences US journalists to 12 years

The regime found the two reporters guilty of unspecified 'grave' crimes and sentenced them to 'reform through labor.'

As Italy prepares to host G-8 summit, Berlusconi mired in personal scandal

In the midst of an economic crisis, Italy seem more occupied with the prime minister's alleged affair with a teenager than the July summit.

A Google newspaper? Dream on, says CEO.

Euro for Eastern Europe? Not so fast.

The European Central Bank quashed speculation Monday that failing eastern economies might adopt the currency in response to the financial crisis.

For the Obama economic team, talk isn’t cheap

Hundreds of African migrants die in shipwreck off Libya's coast

G-20 parody: Yes, anti-capitalists have a lighter side

Ahead of G-20, London activists publish a creative jab at Financial Times.