Topic: Group of Eight

Iranian scientist defects: US covert ops hurt Iran nuclear program

The defection of Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri to the US shows that a long-running CIA covert program against the Iran nuclear program is working.

G8 leaders: Growing momentum for Iran nuclear sanctions

At a G8 meeting in Canada, officials said they felt growing momentum for action against Tehran. In addition to Iran nuclear sanctions, they are considering a UN Security Council resolution.

Q&A: Will Iran nuclear sanctions work?

As a debate over Iran nuclear sanctions take front stage at the G8 meeting in Quebec today, The Monitor looks at how effective past sanctions have been and what new measures are being considered.

UN climate chief resigns

Yvo de Boer, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), steps down, effective July 1.

Opinion: 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony: What about Vancouver's homeless?

As long as the Olympics change locations, ill-equipped cities like Vancouver will make cosmetic preparations that only exacerbate local issues.

Did Copenhagen talks open door to a new global order?

Four formerly developing countries took the reins during climate talks in Copenhagen: China, India, Brazil, and South Africa. It could herald a redistribution of global clout, some experts say.

How the world views Obama at one year

While Obama remains a ‘rock star’ in many countries, skeptics don’t see much tangible change in US policy.

At UN food summit, Ban Ki-moon warns of rise in child hunger deaths

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned at UN food summit in Rome that 6 million children die of hunger a year, but critics say new money to tackle the problem is unlikely.

Clinton's push for Arab democracy overshadowed by Israel stance

Hillary Clinton announced new aid programs at a two-day forum with Arab leaders in Morocco, which she held up as a model for democratic reform in the region.

Is fight against hunger a matter of security?

Hunger and food insecurity can destabilize whole regions. That dimension is raising new interest in tackling the issue, says Kanayo Nwanze, the new head of the UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development.

In a 'rebalanced' world economy, a diminished US role?

American consumers can no longer borrow madly to buy so many goods from abroad. Shoppers in emerging nations must be the next engine of growth, some argue.

Big week for Obama on world stage. How did he do?

Obama can claim some advances, including a toughened international stance toward Iran. But the president also endured a setback on Middle East peace.

G20 as world's top economic body? Doubts abound.

An expansive governing role for the G20, discussed Thursday by Britain's Gordon Brown, isn't passing the sniff test for many economists.

Opinion: Brazil's President Lula: The G-20's role after economic crisis

The group weathered this challenge, but the developing world needs more say in heading off future ones.

Canada: One town's G-8 makeover

US applies Colombia antidrug lessons to Afghanistan

A new strategy in Afghanistan to combat the opium trade draws on US experience curbing cocaine shipments in Latin America.

Grass-roots food initiative in Africa serves Clinton's goals

Group helps to match African farmers, especially women, with on-the-ground experts and better technology.

How not to learn English and other stories

The way the language is being taught in the Philippines has become a minor scandal. For the rest of us, it's a reminder of just how tricky learning a language is.

How Jim DeMint did Obama a favor

The senator said healthcare would be Obama's 'Waterloo' – if Obama lost, it would break him. Now, Obama is using the comment as an example of crass Beltway obstructionism.

Opinion: Are summits of rich Western nations obsolete?

Despite what Obama says, the G-8 remains essential.

The value of change – and what never changes

A Christian Science perspective.

G-8 summit disappoints many, but not Berlusconi

Italy's leader deemed the event a logistical 'miracle' after a last-minute change of venue. But critics decried lack of concrete progress on climate change, Iran, and trade.

G-8 issues September deadline for Iran

Obama warns Tehran to accept nuclear talks soon. Iran's crackdown on protesters may be hardening US policy.