G7
Trudeau Convinces G7 to Oppose Ransoms, as the Multi-Billion Dollar Kidnapping Industry Booms
Canada is refusing to pay ransom to the Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf, but that doesn't mean there's not an effort to pay the terrorist group.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
This morning, Sanders agrees to debate Trump, a report reveals the Pentagon's nuclear force still uses floppy disks, 700,000 college students smoke weed every day, and more.
A G7 Report Says Climate Change Can Fuel Political Upheaval Like Civil Wars
The report, prepared for the world's leading industrialized nations, says climate-related strife may hit already volatile nations such as Somalia, Afghanistan, and those in sub-Saharan Africa.
'I Have Nothing to Regret': Vladimir Putin Cites the Lord's Guidance Ahead of Vatican Visit
Renewed warnings from the G7 over Ukraine have not put a dent in Putin's good mood as he visits Italy. God is there for the Russian leader to make sure he always does the right thing, apparently.
G7 Leaders Pledge to End Fossil Fuel Burning — 85 Years From Now
In 2009, G20 leaders pledged to end fossil fuel subsidies — a goal that is far from being met.
More Than 50,000 Migrants Have Arrived in Italy This Year
Several officials in northern Italy announced over the weekend they would refuse to take in any more "illegal immigrants."
Climate Change, Terrorism, and Russia Top G7 Summit Agenda
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US are in Switzerland for the annual G7 summit. Terrorism, climate change, and President Obama's beer are the subjects of hot debate.
Six Months Before the Paris Climate Talks, Nations Have a Lot of Work to Do
An analysis of greenhouse gas reduction pledges shows that a lot more needs to be done to hold off a dangerous level of global warming.
We Spoke to Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister in Germany, Where No One Taps Phones
Even though Snowden docs prove that G7 forums are a popular venue for international spying, Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Nicholson isn't too concerned.
Russia Denies Issuing Ultimatum to Ukraine
As the crisis in Crimea unfolds, reports emerged on Monday about an apparent ultimatum that Russia had delivered to Ukraine’s military.