After night-long talks to resolve key points of contention, trade ministers from 142 countries have struck a deal to launch a new round of world trade negotiations. Environmental issues dominated the closing hours of trade negotiations, and the ministerial statement emphasizes sustainable development, but some environmentalists are not convinced.
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