Leaders wrangle on rescue measures

LONDON: Leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) rich and emerging nations arrived yesterday in London for a summit that aimed to reach an agreement over pulling the world out of the worst crisis since the 1930s.

Leaders were busy holding bilateral talks with one another and called for unity to handle the crisis.

But differences are visible, with the United States and the United Kingdom pitted against the European countries over the balance between extra financial stimulus and the need for regulation, as emerging countries call for a bigger say.