Obama ask Noda about prospects for passage of the consumption tax increase, debate on which begins in the Diet next week.

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The report is meant to inform negotiators at the COP18 climate meeting that begins in Doha next week.

BBC: UN says carbon cuts too slow to curb dangerous warming

Next week the Senate Banking Committee begins marking up Dodd's bill.

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As the community begins to recover, be sure to acknowledge the high school seniors who are graduating in the next week, as this is an important milestone to be commemorated.

CNN: Helping kids recover and feel safe

Now is the time to savor such morsels since, as is always the case in the build-up to Ryder Cups and other international competitions, once play begins next week, they will be almost entirely forgotten.

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Next week restoration work begins on Nelson's Column, ensuring the admiral will be there for many years keeping a watchful eye over London's affairs.

BBC: Successful London Olympic bid celebrations

The giving of gifts, often to gain favour with officials, is common during lunar new year, which begins next week.

BBC: China bans luxury gift adverts in austerity push