New world trade chief facing 'tough challenge'

Pascal Lamy stepped into office as the new head of the World Trade Organisation, pledging to re-energise negotiations ahead of the crucial global trade summit in Hong Kong just three months away.

But while nearly 150 countries agreed Lamy was the best person to lead the organisation, key negotiators are saying even he may not be able to overcome the stalemate that has stalled talks over a new global pact.