Campaign manager Rick Davis said Republicans would meet in an abbreviated fashion, conducting only what was necessary to constitute a convention, such as calling the convention to order, receiving a report from the credentials committee and adopting the party platform.

CNN: Gustav prompts major changes to RNC agenda

As the election of 1864 approached, even loyal Republicans considered calling for a convention to nominate another candidate.

NEWYORKER: Union Man

During the summit at the BT Convention Centre, a parliamentary e-petition will be launched calling for the government to urgently rethink its policy and to apply the cuts more fairly across the country.

BBC: Joe Anderson and Bishop James Jones

While most vice presidential picks have been announced only days before the Republican convention, Romney is unveiling his ticket -- which the campaign is calling "America's Comeback Team" -- more than two weeks before the GOP gathers in Tampa, Florida.

CNN: Analysis: A bold but risky choice for running mate

Responding much like the Republicans did during the Democratic convention in Boston, Democrats have rapid-response teams -- which they're calling "truth squads" -- in New York to address the media all week long.

CNN: Edwards:?Bush comments highlight key differences

Train for his vision of World Heritage calling for the creation of a World Heritage Trust which led to the development of the World Heritage Convention and his leadership in environmental protection as Head of the World Wildlife Fund.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES