WEIGHTY issues like the presidential inauguration and the economic stimulus package are pending, but the first order of business for president-elect Barack Obama’s family is to get settled in Washington quickly to prepare for the start of school for his two daughters.

A contentious UN climate conference entered its final day in Montreal today with the long-term future undecided in the fight against global warming, and with a surprise visitor on tap to rally the ‘pro-Kyoto’ forces.

A contentious UN climate conference will enter its final day today with the long-term future undecided in the fight against global warming, and with a surprise visitor on tap to rally the “pro-Kyoto” forces.

PICASSO’S 1905 painting Boy with a Pipe has been sold to an unknown buyer for a record-shattering $104 million at Sotheby’s of New York.

Britain came out on top at the International Emmy TV awards in New York last night, winning four of the seven prizes.