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Bush's final G-8 summit may be harmonious

The gathering includes the heads of states of the U.S., Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Russia. Vladimir Putin, whose relationship with Bush was at times contentious, is no longer a head of state and is not expected to attend the ...

Bomb blast injures 50 at concert in Belarus

Lukashenko argues he has helped save Belarus from the political and economic chaos of other ex-Soviet states and remains broadly popular in the country of 10 million, wedged between Russia and Poland.

Study: U.S. worst in G8 in battling global warming

... are making improvements large enough to prevent temperature increases that scientists think would cause catastrophic climate changes. The gathering includes the heads of states of the U.S., Japan, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and Russia.

Bourbon producers see amber-colored future

Keith Neumann, global director of bourbons at Beam Global Spirits & Wine, said Jim Beam has had strong growth in Russia, Spain, India, China and Italy and positioned itself as a spirits leader in Australia.

Be prepared to dig deep for these shorts

... said his first pair of luxury lederhosen — decorated with 166 diamonds — went to a German buyer who lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, earlier this summer. He said he hopes to attract more interest from that region, as well as from Russia. At ...