Worlds apart: the social summit
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More than 20,000 people attended a conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, on world development, but there was little agreement on a course of action. There were large rifts between the rich and poor nations about such issues as a tax on currency speculation and foreign aid.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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Playing to the balconies
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The leaders of the G7 countries, most of whom are experiencing domestic political difficulties, began a new round of talks on tariffs and trade. It is uncertain whether the highly touted sweeping tariff cuts will actually occur. Many disagreements remain.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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