Archive for December 20th, 2008

Obama picks climate specialist as science adviser (Reuters)

Written by on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 in Latest News.

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama speaks as U.S. Rep. Hilda Solis (L) looks on during a news conference in Chicago, December 19, 2008. (John Gress/Reuters)Reuters – President-elect Barack Obama underscored on Saturday his intent to push initiatives on climate change by naming John Holdren, an energy and climate specialist, as the new White House science adviser.

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Iraq lawmakers reject law on British troops (Reuters)

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown addresses British troops at Basra Air Station in Southern Iraq during his one day visit December 17, 2008. (Stefan Rousseau/Pool/Reuters)Reuters – Iraq’s parliament voted on Saturday to reject a draft law that allows troops from Britain, Australia and several other countries to remain beyond the end of this year, Iraqi parliamentarians said.

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Obama names strong science team (AFP)

Written by on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 in Latest News.

US president-elect Barack Obama, seen here in Chicago, has signaled climate change and genetic research will be among his top priorities when he takes office as he names four key members of his administration.(AFP/File/Nicholas Kamm)AFP – US president-elect Barack Obama on Saturday signaled climate change and genetic research will be among his top priorities when he takes office as he named four key members of his administration.

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