World Leaders Seek End to Climate Talk Gridlock

Heads of state and government have arrived in Durban, South Africa, raising hopes U.N. climate-change talks will gain momentum. While expectations for a major deal remain low, world leaders are urging all parties to work together to confront the urgent threat posed by global warming.

South African President Jacob Zuma told assembled delegates at the U.N. climate conference in Durban the world is looking to its leaders to overcome their differences and to come up with solutions to combat climate change.