Friday, May 27, 2011

World leaders gather for G8 summit

U.S President Barack Obama shakes hands with local residents as he arrives at the G8 summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville France. Heads of the of the world's wealthiest nations are meeting in Deauville, France, for the G8 summit, and the recent Arab uprisings are set to dominate the agenda.
An anti-G8 protestor looks on as he is surrounded by riot police officers during a protest in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Police have halted the first of several protests planned in Paris against the Group of Eight summit in France, detaining some 50 demonstrators.
Workers raise a British flag after noticing it had been hanging upside down outside the palace where the G8 member states leaders were having lunch at the G8 Summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville, France. France is hosting the G8 Summit, which focuses on issues including African development, the Arab Spring and the Internet.
French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy waits for the spouses of the Heads of Delegation participating in the G8 Summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville, France. Heads of the of the world's wealthiest nations have gathered in Deauville to meet for a two-day G8 summit, chaired by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, with the Arab spring expected to top the agenda.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy greets Chancellor German Angela Merkel as she arrives at the G8 summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville France. Heads of the of the world's wealthiest nations are meeting in Deauville, France, for the G8 summit, and the recent Arab uprisings are set to dominate the agenda.

Anti-G8 protesters gather during a demonstration on the pier in the city of Le Havre, western France, Thursday, May 26, 2011 on the first day of the G8 summit in nearby Deauville.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy during a press conference at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy waits for the spouses of the Heads of Delegation participating in the G8 Summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville, France. Heads of the of the world's wealthiest nations have gathered in Deauville to meet for a two-day G8 summit, chaired by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, with the Arab spring expected to top the agenda.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg looks on during a press conference that took place at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Friday, May 27, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
G8 leaders from left, European Council European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, US President Barack Obama, and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan walk together after a meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, and US President Barack Obama walk together after a meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he emerges with (from L to R) President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan from lunch on their way to the first plenary session at the G8 Summit, on May 26, 2011 in Deauville, France. France is hosting the G8 Summit, which focuses on issues including African development, the Arab Spring and the Internet.
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he emerges with (from L to R) President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan from lunch on their way to the first plenary session at the G8 Summit, on May 26, 2011 in Deauville, France. France is hosting the G8 Summit, which focuses on issues including African development, the Arab Spring and the Internet.
President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso chats with U.S. President Barack Obama as (from L to R) British Prime Minister David Cameron, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (far R) emerge from lunch on their way to the first plenary session at the G8 Summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville, France. France is hosting the G8 Summit, which focuses on issues including African development, the Arab Spring and the Internet.

President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso chats with U.S. President Barack Obama as (from L to R) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan follow behind as the leaders emerge from lunch on their way to the first plenary session at the G8 Summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville, France. France is hosting the G8 Summit, which focuses on issues including African development, the Arab Spring and the Internet.
Nicolas Sarkozy, France's president, (L), shakes hands with David Cameron, U.K. prime minister, (R) during their bilateral meeting in the during the Group of Eight summit on May 26, 2011n Deauville, France. Heads of the world's wealthiest nations are meeting in Deauville, France, for the G8 summit to discuss various security, aid and trade issues, including the "Arab Spring", nuclear safety and climate change.
An anti-G8 protestor is dragged away by riot police officers from a protest in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Police have halted the first of several protests planned in Paris against the Group of Eight summit in France, detaining some 50 demonstrators.
An anti-G8 protestor is dragged away by riot police officers from a protest in Paris, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Police have halted the first of several protests planned in Paris against the Group of Eight summit in France, detaining some 50 demonstrators.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, left, talks with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a working session at the G8 summit on Internet security in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011.
President Barack Obama greets people as he arrives at the G8 Summit, in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011.
Russian President Federation Dmitry Medvedev, left, and President Barack Obama are greeted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy as they arrive at the G8 Summit, in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011.
President Barack Obama greets people as he arrives at the G8 Summit, in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, greets German Chancellor Angela Merkel, as she arrives at the G8 Summit, in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011.
A bank employee stands next to anti-G8 protesters as they occupy a bank during a demonstration in the city of Le Havre, western France, Thursday, May 26, 2011 claiming that banks finance nuclear weapons and energy. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting in Deauville, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
An anti-G8 protester occupies a bank during a demonstration in the city of Le Havre, western France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. The demonstrators were claiming that banks finance nuclear weapons and energy. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting in Deauville, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya. On the banner reads : 'What do the banks do with my money'.
Anti-G8 protesters arrive to occupy a bank during a demonstration in the city of Le Havre, western France, Thursday, May 26, 2011 claiming that banks finance nuclear weapons and energy. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting in Deauville, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
A bank employee stands next to a banner left by anti-G8 protesters after they occupied a bank during a demonstration in the city of Le Havre, western France, Thursday, May 26, 2011 claiming that banks finance nuclear weapons and energy. The banner refers to previous nuclear incidents and the prospect of another at Penly in France.
Anti-G8 protesters chants slogans as they occupy a bank during a demonstration in the city of Le Havre, western France, Thursday, May 26, 2011 claiming that banks finance nuclear weapons and energy. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting in Deauville, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg smiles during a press conference that took place at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Friday, May 27, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
G8 leaders from left, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, US President Barack Obama, and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan walk together after a lunch meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya. during their bilateral meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, right, stands with Svetana Medvedeva, wife of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for a group photo of spouses at the Villa Strassburger during the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Spouses of G8 leaders meet on the sidelines of the formal summit to discuss such issues as the fight against illiteracy.
From left, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, US President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan walk after a lunch meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, left, speaks with US President Barack Obama participate in a round table meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, left, speaks with US President Barack Obama participate in a round table meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, left, speaks with US President Barack Obama participate in a round table meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
British Prime Minister David Cameron, center, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, greet the crowd as they walk together after a meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.
US President Barack Obama, right, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, left, greet the crowd as they walk together after a meeting at the G8 summit in Deauville, France, Thursday, May 26, 2011. G8 leaders, in a two-day meeting, will discuss the Internet, aid for North African states and ways in which to end the conflict in Libya.

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