The G8 Summit in Italy

The Group of Eight began their three-day meeting in Italy today. The G8 consists of leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and Russia.

They’ve got an ambitious agenda for the conference, tackling everything from international trade, to development aid to Africa, to climate change.

Take a listen to this week’s podcast to get a little more info on the G8. Listen

And here’s some interesting news coverage and opinion as well:
G8 leaders ‘hopeful on economy

G8 leaders to set emissions goals

Oh, That G-8

G8 fails to agree economic boost strategy

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