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 Developing economies don't back G-8 climate goalA joint gathering of major developed and developing nations on Wednesday agreed that climate change was "one of the great global challenges of our time" and pledged to back a United Nations effort to conclude new climate pact by 2009. The major economies said they supported longterm and midterm goals for greenhouse-gas reductions, but endorsed no targets.
Chinese Police probe death of Canadian model
A young Canadian model was found dead in her Shanghai apartment building this week, and police said Wednesday they suspect she was murdered.  Alcoa's 2Q profit sinks 24 percent on higher costsAlcoa Inc., the world's third-largest aluminum producer, ushered in the second-quarter earnings season by posting a 24 percent earnings decline as rising production costs eroded profits, but the results still exceeded analysts' expectations.
Oil rebounds slightly after second big drop
Oil prices rebounded slightly Wednesday in Asia after tumbling more than $5 in the previous session as traders worried about the health of the global economy cashed in gains from the recent rally.
4 charged after assault on Border Patrol agent
Four people were charged following an assault on a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Vermont-Quebec border, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.  From bull semen to bras, Iran still buys AmericanNuclear weapons? No way. But there are plenty of items on Iran's shopping list the United States is more than happy to supply: cigarettes, brassieres, bull semen and more.  Wolverine advocates give notice of intent to sueNine environmental groups said Tuesday they plan to sue the federal government if wolverines aren't granted protection under the Endangered Species Act within 60 days.
Southwest Airlines to offer flights to Canada
Southwest Airlines Co. said Tuesday it plans to sell international travel through a partnership with Canada's WestJet - a first for the low-fare carrier.  Mount Shasta glaciers growing, despite warmingGlobal warming is shrinking glaciers all over the world, but the seven tongues of ice creeping down Mount Shasta's flanks are a rare exception: They are the only long-established glaciers in the lower 48 states that are growing.
Union offers Bombardier Aerospace concessions
With a decision on Bombardier Aerospace's new aircraft assembly plant possibly days away, Canadian machinists are trying to counter Missouri's offer of tax incentives with labor concessions.
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