SUMMIT NOTEBOOK: At G-20, it’s little sleep, hard floors, long security linesPITTSBURGH — If it’s Thursday, it must be Pittsburgh. Venezuela’s Chavez tells UN he smells hope after ‘devil’ President Bush out of officeUNITED NATIONS — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday that he smells hope not sulfur, a small compliment for Barack Obama given that he branded then President George W. Bush “the devil” when he last addressed the world body in 2006. After diplomatic meetings in New York, Obama arrives in Pittsburgh to host summitPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama has arrived in Pittsburgh for a summit with leaders of the world’s major economies. Unpermitted march at G-20 in Pittsburgh turns chaotic as police fire gas on protestersPITTSBURGH — Protesters and police are clashing on the streets of Pittsburgh after police tried to break up a march opposing the Group of 20 summit. G-20, bad teams result in small Cincinnati Reds-Pittsburgh Pirates crowdPITTSBURGH — The Reds and Pirates played before one of the smallest crowds in PNC Park history Thursday, when downtown Pittsburgh was virtually empty because of the G-20 summit. Bronson Arroyo pitches Cincinnati Reds past Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 before sparse crowdPITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds completed their second sweep of the plummeting Pirates in less than a month, winning 4-1 on Thursday to push the Pirates closer to a 100-loss season. Police disperse hundreds marching toward G-20 summit site in PittsburghPITTSBURGH — Police are throwing canisters spewing smoke after ordering several hundred protesters to stop their march in opposition of the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. G-8: Iran has 3 months to stop uranium enrichment, avoid new sanctionsUNITED NATIONS — Pressure deepened against Iran on Thursday when the world’s eight top economic powers gave Tehran until year’s end to cease enriching uranium or face new sanctions, but resistance from China could undermine the effort. Hundreds of protesters march toward G-20 summit site in Pittsburgh; police out in forcePITTSBURGH — Police are ordering several hundred protesters to stop their march in opposition of the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. When the modern global event blows through town, does a city benefit in the long run?PITTSBURGH — The images seem contradictory, somehow: A town with a vibrant, textured story to tell welcomes the world — and the once-in-a-generation opportunity to raise its profile — by turning itself into a phantom-zone fortress of boarded-up storefronts, roadblocks and big men with big guns. Protesters greet G-20 dignitaries in Pittsburgh; afternoon march planned toward downtownPITTSBURGH — Several protest groups staged demonstrations around the city Thursday and a protesters’ coalition planned an unpermitted march called a “People’s Uprising” as world leaders arrived in the city for the Group of 20 Summit on Thursday. World leaders gather for economic checkup; Britain’s Brown calls for greater role for G-20PITTSBURGH — Turning from outright fear to cautious optimism, world leaders descended on the comeback city of Pittsburgh Thursday to debate how to nurture a recovering but still-wobbly global economy. World leaders seek global solutions to confront multiple crisesUNITED NATIONS — Global leaders on Thursday warned colleagues that coordinated international action to end the worldwide recession and reverse climate change must not fall victim to routine political divisions and pitfalls. US stock futures slightly higher after data on labor market, ahead of G-20 meetingNEW YORK — Stock futures are indicating a slightly higher opening on Wall Street Thursday after investors got more good news about the jobs market. US stock futures little changed ahead of G-20 meeting, data on jobs, housingNEW YORK — Stock futures are little changed Thursday as investors wait for more clues on how the global economy is faring. Obama wraps up UN meetings, moves on to G-20 in Pittsburgh
G-20 protest groups list possible Pittsburgh targets, some wonder what they did to deserve itPITTSBURGH — John Byrnes boarded the windows and hired a security guard, but can’t figure out why activists and anarchists planning to disrupt a meeting of the world’s 20 most powerful leaders would want to bother with his 24-hour gym. At calmer G-20 summit this week, Obama to seek more economic balance from other leadersPITTSBURGH — With the world’s major economies having stepped back from the brink of a devastating meltdown, President Barack Obama comes to a global summit here pushing a slimmed-down agenda designed to prevent a repeat of the conditions that caused such panic a few months ago. Michelle Obama to treat G-20 spouses to dinner at Heinz Kerry farm, lunch at Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as international hostess when she welcomes the spouses of world leaders headed to this river city for a two-day economic summit. Greenpeace activists arrested in Pittsburgh G-20 protest; hang banner, dangle off bridgePITTSBURGH — Activists engaged in a precarious-looking stunt beneath a heavily traveled bridge and others gathered for a union-backed, pro-green jobs rally on the eve of the Group of 20 summit Wednesday. Greenpeace hangs banner from Pittsburgh bridge, protesters dangling over river arrestedPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police say 14 people from Greenpeace were arrested Wednesday on two of the city’s bridges. On eve of G20 economic summit, nations spar over key issues, US warns about complacencyPITTSBURGH — On the eve of a summit of the world’s 20 top economies, the Obama administration pressed leaders on Wednesday to overcome differences and work together more closely in confronting thorny financial and environmental problems. Central Pittsburgh switches into lower gear amid heavy G-20 security, fear of violent protestsPITTSBURGH — Downtown carried on as a city at half-speed Wednesday, with many buildings closed, stores boarded up and blanket police coverage on the eve of a global economic summit that was bringing dignitaries, traffic headaches and the world’s attention to Pittsburgh. On eve of G-20, France seeks vast restructuring of world’s finances and ecological incentivesUNITED NATIONS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday condemned “the behavior of those who still continue to grow indecently rich, after leading the world to the brink of disaster,” and called for a vast overhaul of the world’s financial system. US warning against complacency in effort to overhaul global financial systemPITTSBURGH — The Obama administration on Wednesday cautioned against complacency on the eve of a global economic summit, arguing that signs of an economic revival are not grounds for abandoning a significant overhaul of the world’s financial system. Countries taking part in the Group of 20 economic summit hosted by Obama in PittsburghPITTSBURGH — Countries taking part in the Group of 20 economic summit Thursday and Friday in Pittsburgh: President proposes phasing out billions in subsidies for fuel causing global warmingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling on the world to end massive government subsidies that encourage the use of fossil fuels blamed for global warming. Israeli FM: Netanyahu talks with Obama, Palestinians a victory for firm stand on settlementsJERUSALEM — Israel’s foreign minister said Wednesday that the summit of Israeli, U.S. and Palestinian leaders proved Israel could successfully fend off international pressure to freeze West Bank settlement construction. Pittsburgh officials spend sleepless nights, weekends planning G-20, spreading city’s messagePITTSBURGH — While the Group of 20 summit focuses on global economics, a group of Pittsburgh officials is working tirelessly to promote the Steel City. G20 leaders face long to-do list to bolster shaken global economy, promote sustained rebound
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