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Jun 11 2009, Derick

Italy and France have been accused of reneging on promises to increase aid to African nations.

Anti-poverty group One, set up by rock star Bono, said Italy had actually cut aid to Africa despite making ambitious pledges at a 2005 economic...

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An activist wears an anti-gas mask during a demonstration against a G8 Environment Ministers’ meeting in Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, Thursday, April 23, 2009.