G8 rifts emerge as economic danger signs spied

The world's most powerful leaders warned on Wednesday that the global economy is still in peril.

Oil prices could soar when economic crisis eases

Energy ministers from G8 countries on Sunday heard that oil prices could again soar when the global economic crisis eases and demand returns.

Shared visions, sherpas: The G8's way with words

Even by the standards of international trade and diplomacy, the Group of Eight's language can be unusual, and sometimes downright weird.

G8's biggest headache: Seating plan for dinner

So, what did British Prime Minister Gordon Brown do that meant his Japanese hosts at the G8 summit placed him at the far end of the table?

Big polluters agree 'deep' emissions cuts needed

The world's biggest polluters agreed on Wednesday on the need for deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, but held back from setting specific targets.

Zim govt plays the race card

Zimbabwe's government said on Tuesday that the G8 leaders' rejection of President Robert Mugabe's legitimacy was racist and an insult.

G8 to impose sanctions on Mugabe circle

The G8 agreed on Tuesday to impose sanctions against Zimbabwe's leadership because of violence during the condemned re-election of Robert Mugabe.

SA, UK still disagree on the fate of Zimbabwe

The people of Zimbabwe need to remove themselves from their current crisis situation, Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said on Tuesday.

SA slams G8 climate-change plan

G8 nations said on Tuesday they would work towards a target of at least halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 with other participants in UN talks.

Summit says soaring oil, food prices threaten economy

Leaders of the G8 powers warned on Tuesday that soaring oil and food prices pose a "serious challenge" to world economic growth.

G8 leaders grill Mbeki on Zimbabwe

SA President Thabo Mbeki has been given a grilling by G8 leaders at a private meeting over his mediation efforts in Zimbabwe.

African leaders urge G8 to tackle oil, food prices

African leaders on Monday urged the G8 nations to tackle spiking oil and food prices, warning the crisis may aggravate an already desperate plight.

AU Commission chief hospitalised at Japan summit

AU Commission chief Jean Ping was rushed to hospital on Monday in Japan where he was attending a summit with the G8 powers.

Biofuels blamed for food price hikes

Biofuels have caused world food prices to increase by 75%, according to the findings of an unpublished World Bank report.

Biker Bush vows to stay in saddle at G8

US President George Bush has vowed not to repeat one of his previous mistakes as he heads to his last Group of Eight (G8) summit.

G8 could see climate deal, but substance in doubt

Group of Eight (G8) leaders could well cobble together some agreement next week on goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Al-Maliki says Iraq is secure for expanded UN role

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki met ministers from world powers and neighbouring countries on Saturday after telling the United Nations secretary general he could guarantee security for a broader UN role in Iraq. Ministers from Iraq, its neighbours and world powers met at UN headquarters.