British Prime Minister David Cameron (c.) arrives for a group photo with (left to right) German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Barack Obama, and French President Francois Hollande at the G8 summit, at Lough Erne, near Enniskillen, in Northern Ireland. Yves Herman/Reuters
G8 Wraps With Progress On Tax Evasion - But Not On Syria -- Christian Science Monitor
The summit leaders agreed to crack down on money laundering and illegal tax evasion, but Russia and the West remain at odds over how to resolve the Syrian civil war.
The sun came out at Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland today, the last day of the G8 summit, as leaders of the group announced they have agreed on new measures to clamp down on money laundering, illegal tax evasion, and – one of the political hot buttons of the day – corporate tax avoidance.
But despite the sunshine and smiles, the summit was unable to make progress on the issue that has weighed heavily on Western leaders in recent days: what to do about the ongoing civil war in Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia blocks mention of Assad's fate in G8 Syria declaration.
Obama says US will not rush into new Middle East war.
G8 leaders 'close' to agreement on Syria.
In civil war, Syria's Kurds search for place but increasingly clash with Arab rebels.
Hamas urges former ally Hezbollah to leave Syria.
U.S. right to arm Syrian rebels, says Israeli president.
Lavrov: Iran agrees to halt 20-percent uranium enrichment. West must lift sanctions.
Lebanese Sunni Muslim politician warns of state collapse.
Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 24. Death toll from twin suicide bombs in Baghdad rises to 29: medics.
Police arrest dozens in raids across Turkey after protests.
'Standing man' inspires new, silent protests in Turkey.
A sporting push for peace in Israeli-Palestinian relations.
ASIA
US, Taliban to hold direct talks Thursday. U.S. to begin talks with the Taliban next week in attempt to secure peace in Afghanistan after 12 years of conflict. Taliban talks announced as Afghanistan assumes security.
Karzai announces peace talks as Afghans take over security. Afghan officials to talk with Taliban in Doha.
Death toll at Pakistan funeral blast jumps to 20.
Philippine military says communist rebels abduct 5 unarmed army soldiers in south.
China's Xi Jinping to launch 'thorough clean-up' of Communist Party.
Sumatra forest fires cause worst Singapore smog for 16 years.
India monsoon floods kill at least 60 people, leave thousands stranded.
Gender war backfires as men ditch Australia PM.
AFRICA
Mali officials, Tuareg rebels sign accord.
UN warns of Nigeria refugee crisis.
Islamists drive 19,000 farmers from north Nigeria.
Egypt and Ethiopia agree to bridge dam divide.
Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor.
Libya to try Gaddafi son in August.
New food security alliance is timely for Malawi's path out of poverty.
Africa 'ripped off big time' by foreign resource firms, says bank chief.
Muslim cleric gets 11-year sentence for burning a Bible outside the US Embassy in Egypt.
EUROPE
Spanish royal tax fraud case founders on mistaken identity.
Russia evacuates thousands after blasts at army munitions store.
Battles ahead for Greek PM weakened by state TV crisis.
Swiss lawmakers reject deal to end US tax spat. Swiss bill to ease bank secrecy blocked.
German-Russian relations hit a deep chill.
Britain, Ecuador haggle over WikiLeaks' Assange.
Hungarian man, 98, charged with World War II crimes: prosecutors.
Why Siberia could be Russia's secret economic weapon.
AMERICAS
US Senate rejects border fence.
Optimism fading, Brazil protests put leaders on alert.
Biggest protests in 20 years sweep Brazil. Brazil erupts in protest over services and World Cup costs.
Montreal mayor resigns, says will fight corruption charges. Mayor's arrest deepens corruption crisis in Montreal. Quebec premier says Montreal mayor should resign.
Military takes to the streets in fight against crime in Dominican Republic.
Peru protesters push to stop $5 billion Newmont mine.
CNN poll: Obama numbers plunge into generation gap.
Naval Academy football players to face sex assault charges.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US drops demand Taliban renounce al-Qaeda to allow talks to progress.
Russia, US to boost cooperation in countering terrorism.
Swedish intelligence concerned about Syrian jihadists.
Insight: FBI relies on secret U.S. surveillance law, records show.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google files First Amendment court case against NSA surveillance secrecy.
Say cheese! G8 leaders pose for awkward family photo as they plot a crackdown on tax dodgers hiding profits around the globe.
Leaders shift focus to economy at G8 summit.
Obama says Bernanke has been at Fed ‘longer than he wanted’.
America falls behind in creating rich entrepreneurs.
Boeing nets orders for 102 stretch 787s.
Boeing's new Dreamliner steps up big jet battle.
Yahoo: 13,000 government requests for data.
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