Leaders of the major industrial economies met for dinner at the G8 summit in Camp David last night. Photograph: Guido Bergmann/Reuters
G8 To Discuss Euro Zone Crisis At Camp David Summit -- Irish Times
Group of Eight leaders will discuss the euro zone crisis and other economic issues, including oil market pressures at a G8 summit in the US today.
The leaders, including newly elected French president Francois Hollande and Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev, agreed in their initial discussions at Camp David last night that Iran needs to disclose more about its nuclear ambitions and that it was time to focus on a political transition in Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian security forces set off Damascus bombs blamed on al-Qaida – defectors.
Syrian opposition buoyed by Aleppo rallies. Crackdown on students stokes fury within Syria. Syria car bomb kills nine and injures hundreds.
Lift sanctions, Iran tells West before nuke talks.
UN nuclear watchdog to make surprise visit to Iran Sunday.
Saudi Gulf union plan stumbles as wary leaders seek detail.
Iraq anti-terror officer, family shot dead.
ASIA
China dissident Chen Guangcheng heads for US.
India's currency plunges to record low.
Bail for Sri Lanka’s jailed ex-army chief seen as prelude to pardon.
Sri Lanka military parade marks war anniversary. Sri Lanka marks anniversary of Tigers' defeat.
East Timor marks 10th anniversary, gets new president.
Tajikistan refuses to screen The Dictator.
AFRICA
UN urges Sudan to pull troops from Abyei.
Obama unveils US food security plan for Africa.
Possible talks between Nigerian government, Boko Haram.
Gallup survey finds support in Egypt for Muslim Brotherhood dropping as presidential vote nears.
UN imposes travel ban on Guinea-Bissau coup leaders.
Mauritius, Somalia in deal to prosecute pirates.
EUROPE
Europe’s economic troubles mount ahead of G-8.
David Cameron threatens veto on French plan for bankers tax.
Greece confirms June 17 election date. World on their shoulders, Greeks face epic choice.
European markets drop in response to economic worries.
Two girls killed in blast outside school in Italy.
Seven charged in major roundup of Irish militant suspects.
AMERICAS
Hundreds of inmates emerge from Venezuelan prison, ending tense 3-week standoff.
Brazil President to receive apologies for torture.
Repsol cancels Argentina gas exports.
Repsol fails in first attempt to find oil off Cuba.
Students defiant as Quebec unveils law to quell strikes.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. House OKs terror suspects’ indefinite detention.
US adds Taliban financier, Haqqani Network operative to terror list.
Is Al-Qaeda beefing up its presence in Mali?
3 charged with terror conspiracy ahead of NATO.
Judge weighs multiple Guantanamo 9/11 trials.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook IPO fight-back begins: share price 'implausible', says analyst.
Space station's groceries delayed as SpaceX rocket launch aborted at last minute due to fault.
Mexico's Ortiz says Greece exit could be worse than Lehman.
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