Global Earth Hour darkens landmarks worldwide
Cities from Dublin to Sydney switch off nonessential lights for 60 minutes to raise awareness of global warming. Earth Hour aims to cut emissions by reducing electricity use, with officials hoping 100 million participants. landmarks like Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge went dark while cities including Bangkok Manila and Budapest held candlelit events.
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Arab leaders condemn Syria over Lebanon crisis at Damascus summit
Saudi Arabia and Egypt sharply criticized Syria for blocking a Lebanon resolution as the Arab summit convened. Jordan and other officials joined a spurned Damascus gathering while Lebanon boycotted, accusing Syria of undermining Lebanon’s presidential election and destabilizing the country. Rice’s Israel visit framed regional diplomacy ahead of broader talks.
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Pakistan PM vows war on terror as top priority
Pakistan's new prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani pledges to make the war on terror his No 1 priority while proposing talks, aid and reform programs in tribal areas along the Afghan border. He criticizes Musharraf tactics and aims to boost services to lure locals from extremism, promising colonial-era criminal codes be abolished and religious schools tightened.
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