Top News G8 pledges $20B in farm aid to poor nations G8 leaders pledged $20 billion in farm aid to help poor nations feed themselves, surpassing expectations on the final day of a summit that has yielded little progress on climate change and trade. G8 makes scant progress to Copenhagen climate pact Obama says looking forward to visiting China China calls for more efforts to tackle climate change Leaders agree to reform IFIs, boost development

Backgrounder Leaders from G8 and emerging economies will hold talks from July 8-10 in L'Aquila. The talks are expected to focus on the state of the world economy, financial regulation, climate change and trade and development. FAQ on G8 2009 How the G8 Works Facts about L'Aquila

Hot Issues G8 pledges $20B in farm aid to poor nations African leaders to ask G8 to honor pledges G8 makes scant progress to Copenhagen climate pact G5 leaders urge action from G8 World leaders agree to realize balanced, sustainable economic growth World emerging economies agree on warming limit

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