World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy today faced serious charges of creating darkness at noon in the crucial Doha modalities negotiations when several trade ministers complained about their exclusion from the hard bargains he is conducting among seven members that also include India.

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Darkness at noon in Doha negotiations

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