G20 summit News

Putin expresses worry over dollar's future at G20 summit

The Russian President has stated he is "heartened" by Europe's approach to the eurozone crisis. But he expressed very different contentions with regards to the destiny of the dollar.

In the Media by Paul Iddon

World leaders preach austerity from luxury Mexican beach resort

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, famous for preaching the need for austerity to Germany's hapless southern neighbors, is amongst a collection of world leaders attending the G20 summit in luxury at Los Cabos, Mexico.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 5 comments

Bill Gates is asking for more Western aid to fight poverty

Cannes - Microsoft chairman Bill Gates is calling on Western nations assembling for the latest G20 summit to promise greater efforts to fight global poverty.

In the Media by Andrew Reeves - 1 comment

Op-Ed: The Socially Networked Future of International Diplomacy Special

Paris - Well before entering political office, tomorrow's world leaders are meeting, talking and sharing --right now-- using social networks, with serious implications for our future global order.

Digital Journal Report by Robert Onley

G20 Redux: Hundreds mark one-year rally of Toronto G20 Summit Special

Toronto - Hundreds came out to mark the one-year anniversary of the infamous G20 Summit protests and riots that engulfed the city of Toronto during that weekend. The event was followed by a march to tea kettle epicentre and police headquarters.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran

Officer arrested from G20 probe

Toronto - A Toronto constable has been arrested and charged with assaulting a woman during the G20. The officer is now on administation duty according to Toronto Police spokesman Mark Pugash.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Lawyer Clayton Ruby takes on G20 assault case Special

Toronto - Who are the officers behind riot gear masks? That is a question Dorian Barton would like to know, claiming during Toronto's G20 Summit his arm was broken as well as receiving a black eye during his arrest at the event.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Toronto officer charged with G20 assault

Toronto - Ian Scott, the director of Toronto's Special Investigations Unit (SUI), has determined that there are reasonable grounds to charge Constable Babak Andalib-Goortani with assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the Criminal Code.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Toronto Police Chief Blair speaks with forked tongue

Toronto - Reports about police actions at Canada’s Toronto G20 summit (and after) requires special glasses for reading between the lines.

In the Media by Bruce Brazel - 3 comments

Toronto Police Chief Blair issues statement on G20 investigation

Toronto - Last week Toronto police Chief William Blair issued a statement concerning the Special Investigation Unit's conclusion of their investigation of the G20 Summit and the police force including questioning the evidence that was used.

In the Media by KJ Mullins