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As in past meetings, the G-8 pledged to promote growth in Africa by enhancing infrastructure, eliminating trade barriers and better managing natural resources. If the G-8 fails to deliver, China will likely take advantage.
3. PUTIN WON'T PLAY
A dour Russian President Vladimir Putin put a noticeable dent in the event by refusing to drop his support of Syrian leader Bashar Assad. But Putin agreed to a loosely worded statement that supports a political solution to end the bloodshed in Syria and made it clear that he would have a role in creating any peace plan.
The Fight for Aleppo
SYRIA
A rebel fighter gazes toward a mirror to monitor forces loyal to Syrian leader Bashar Assad in the strategically crucial northern city of Aleppo on June 18. More than 93,000 people have died in Syria's civil war, now in its third year. As the U.S. prepares to supply arms to carefully vetted opposition groups, Assad's largest ally--Russia--remains both an impediment and a key to the end of the carnage.
ARGENTINA
129 lb.
Average annual per-person beef consumption in Argentina, down from 222 lb. in 1956; Americans eat 57.5 lb.
Explainer
Behind Brazil's Surprising Protests
Small demonstrations against bus-fare hikes have devolved into large-scale, multiclass protests--unusual for Brazil--over a range of grievances. Here's what's driving the discontent
The perils of prosperity
A decade of economic growth moved nearly 40 million people into the middle class, but with that new purchasing power come expectations of better services
Lagging infrastructure
Inefficient public schools, overcrowded hospitals and a substandard water supply have heightened perceptions about corruption and social inequality
An imbalanced economy
Minimum-wage hikes eased some economic tension, but recent slower-than-expected growth, higher inflation and a weakening currency challenge Brazil's recovery
Futebol follies
The cost of renovating or constructing 12 stadiums for next year's World Cup has exceeded $3 billion--more than triple the estimate from Brazil's bid for the event in 2007
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RELIGION
Pope Francis offered his blessing to thousands of leather-clad bikers on June 16 for Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary
AVIATION
The Airbus A350, a 250-to-350-seat wide-body jet, made its maiden flight in France. The aircraft will compete with Boeing's 787
RESISTANCE
Erdem Gunduz's silent protest in Turkey's Taksim Square on June 17 has inspired nationwide imitations
TERRORISM
Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University in Pakistan was closed after twin attacks by Lashkar e-Jhangvi militants killed at least 25 people
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