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G-20 Doesn't Offer Much Reform

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 11.29.2009 | World


Mark Weisbrot

The expansion from the G-8 to the G-20 is mostly a symbolic move. Since the rich countries control the institutions with actual power, the G-20 is still mainly the G-7 with the other 13 countries sitting in.

Best G-20 Pittsburgh Photos (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.25.2009 | World


The HuffPost has compiled the best photographs from the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh taking place September 24 and 25, 2009. Vote on your favorite...

G-20 Summit: World Leaders Arrive In Pittsburgh (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.24.2009 | World


The leaders of the world's largest economies descended in Pittsburgh, PA Thursday to kick off the G-20 summit. Here's your chance to get to know your ...

Power Shift, the Stunning Rise of the G20

Barry D. Wood | Posted 11.24.2009 | World


Barry D. Wood

In the span of just ten months, key developing countries have accomplished what they could not achieve in the previous half a century: They have shouldered aside the staid 7 nation club to take a seat at the table.

Turkish Diplomats Cause Scuffle Around President Obama

Washington Times | Posted 11.23.2009 | Politics


A group of Turkish diplomats breached the security bubble around President Obama on Tuesday, provoking a frenzied reaction by security personnel, arou...

G-20 Pittsburgh Summit: HuffPost Bloggers' Analysis and Commentary

Huffington Post | Posted 11.23.2009 | World


Huffington Post

Read the latest commentary, analysis and reporting from HuffPost bloggers from the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh.

G20 Summit Confronts "Unknown Unknowns" of the Global Economic Crisis

Sheldon Filger | Posted 05.07.2009 | Business


Sheldon Filger

Nothing has emerged from the G20 Summit that will even begin to address the tyranny of these economic unknown unknowns.

Jason Linkins

Scritti Politti: April 3, 2009

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.04.2009 | Politics


It's Friday, and I'm feeling generous and mercurial, so here's a fun and shameless plug! Los Angelenos in the house? This Saturday, enjoy the dynami...

Caption This Photo, Vote For Thursday's Best, See Wednesday's Winner

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.03.2009 | Comedy


Original Caption: A group photo session at the G20 Summit in the Excel centre in London, Thursday, April 2, 2009. The objective of the London Summit i...

Indian Prime Minister Asks For Obama Autograph

Politico | Posted 05.03.2009 | Politics


How big an international star is President Obama? Even other world leaders want his autograph. When Obama met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Sin...

Obama G-20 News Conference (WATCH LIVE)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.03.2009 | Politics


President Obama is holding a news conference at the G-20 summit in London. Earlier Thursday, G-20 leaders pledged an additional $1 trillion to restore...

Obama G-20 Thursday Schedule

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 05.03.2009 | World


The following is President Obama's Thursday G-20 Summit schedule, according to the White House: - 3 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. local time: Meets with leaders...

Obama's Trip to Europe

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 05.02.2009 | World


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

Eight years after Bush ignored protesters at the EU meeting in Goethenberg, Obama is arriving in Europe for the London G20 talks. One thing is for sure...this time the leaders need to listen.

Obama: Media Fabricated Rift With European Allies

The Washington Post | Posted 05.02.2009 | Politics


President Obama this morning denied the widespread reports of major rifts between him and some key European allies about the best way to approach the ...

G-20: Europe Welcomes Obama (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 05.02.2009 | World


Barack Obama arrived in London last night for the start of his eight-day, five-country trip. He has begun meetings with British Prime Minister Gordon ...

Obamas Arrive In London, First Leg Of Europe Trip (VIDEO, SLIDESHOW)

AP | PHILIP ELLIOTT | Posted 05.01.2009 | Politics


UPDATE: LONDON - President Barack Obama has arrived in Europe, with a hefty economic and political agenda for his first journey across the Atlantic s...

G-20 Sarkozy Walkout Threat: Barack Obama Conciliatory

Telegraph | Henry Samuel in Paris and Toby Harnden in London | Posted 05.01.2009 | World


If Mr Sarkozy's strident demands for a new, restrictive regulatory structure were not met then he would leave an "empty chair", the French president's...