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Giant U.N. conference opens in Rio de Janeiro
Giant U.N. conference opens in Rio de Janeiro
Updated 7h 6m ago
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – The United Nations' largest-ever conference has kicked off in Rio de Janeiro.
The Rio+20 conference on sustainable development is expected to draw an estimated 50,000 participants including delegates, environmental activists, business leaders and members of indigenous groups.
The event runs through June 22, with three final days of high-profile talks among about 130 top leaders from nations around the globe.
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is heading the U.S. delegation. President Obama is not expected to attend.
More:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-06-13/UN-conference-Rio/55586668/1
