WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, a Democratic Party superdelegate, backed Barack Obama on Tuesday for his party's presidential nomination.
Clyburn is a member of the Democratic leadership team in the U.S. House of Representatives and his backing of Obama could influence other superdelegates as Democrats wrap up their primary season.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The world should at least halve world greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 with rich nations taking the lead, according to a first draft text on Friday seeking to break deadlock on a new climate pact at U.N. talks.
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