That report comes at a critical juncture, with Congress just back from its summer vacation, and the administration seeking fresh funding for an unpopular war. The retired general is seen as a close ally in Washington's war on terror, rounding up hundreds of Al Qaeda-linked militants since attacks on Bali island killed 202 people. Bush arrived at the summit early, then left a day before it was over to hurry back to Washington. Next week is a vital one for Bush and the course of the war,...

It commits the countries to working towards a long-term "aspirational" goal of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. A senior diplomatic source involved negotiations leading to the Sydney APEC declaration on tackling global warming told journalists yesterday that the Sydney statement was "formulated in such a way that it does not prejudice" the UN framework for reducing the impacts of global warming. Downer hails APEC climate change deal ....

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The law requires the commission to study global warming and recommend ways to address the problem. Joan Cash, D-Jonesboro, owner of Lawrence County Tractor; Steve Cousins of El Dorado, vice president of refining for Lion Oil, who will represent the Arkansas Chamber of Commerce on the commission; Jerry Farris of Jonesboro, professor of environmental biology at Arkansas State University; and Rob Fisher of Little Rock, executive director of the Ecological Conservation Organization. Joan Cash,...

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