G8 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada
Date: Tuesday, June 25 2002
Topic: International News
"The Prime Minister arrived at this remote Rocky Mountain village Tuesday afternoon where he will join other leaders of the world's richest democracies for the annual Group of Eight summit to discuss the war on terrorism, economic growth and African development.
In addition to the official agenda, Bush will brief other G8 leaders on his new blueprint for ending Middle East violence, which he unveiled in a speech Monday.
He will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, the summit's host, and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi ahead of Wednesday's opening of the two-day meeting.
The G8 is composed of the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia. - cnn.com
For more info and pictures:
G8 Summit Website
Interview at CBC with Bono about the summit:
CBC Interview with Bono
CBC Interview with Bono
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