By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 09/25/09 Early this morning, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced that Iran has been developing a second secret uranium enrichment plant. The news came just as the world’s most powerful leaders have converged on Pittsburgh for the G20 Summit.
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Police arrest G20 protesters in Pittsburgh
By Laura Imkamp — 09/24/09 Armed police arrested several people in Lawrenceville protesting against the Pittsburgh G-20 summit. Click for raw video.
Continue readingWorld leaders arrive at Pittsburgh airport for G20 Summit
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 09/24/09 As foreign dignitaries touched down at Pittsburgh International Airport, they were greeted with foggy skies and international military brigades. Wednesday evening, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Indonesia were the first major diplomats to arrive for the G20 Summit.
Continue readingWhy some Pittsburgh residents are telling G-20 visitors to “go home!”
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 9/23/09 A store clerk in downtown Pittsburgh tells visitors of the G-20 Summit to go home and that, “I don’t think anything good can come of this.”
Continue readingPolice march the streets of Pittsburgh before the G-20 Summit
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 9/23/09 Groups of armed police officers are patrolling the streets of Pittsburgh just one night day before the G-20 summit of international world leaders.
Continue readingRaul Castro to Succeed Brother as Cuban President
Cuba’s National Assembly named Raul Castro as the country’s new President.
Continue readingCuban Dictator Castro Resigns as President
Cuba’s Fidel Castro resigns his Presidency early Tuesday morning.
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