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G7 videoconference: Pompeo hits Chinese virus 'disinformation campaign'
The US secretary of state says, the countries that attended the G7 meeting were 'deeply aware of the disinformation campaign that the Chinese Communist Party is engaged in to try and deflect from what has really taken place'
Russia divides G7 leaders as Trump pushes for readmission
US President Donald Trump, who will host next year's G7 summit, says he would certainly invite Russia to the event, though he doubted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would want to come if it was only as a guest
Pompeo to skip G7 foreign ministers talks in France
Officials did not explain Pompeo's absence. But the move comes amid a long list of disagreements, including the US rejection of international agreements on ending Iran's nuclear program and fighting climate change.
China's Xi says new Silk Road runs both ways as Italy signs up
Italy has rolled out the red carpet for Xi Jinping, who will on March 23 sign a memorandum of understanding for Rome to join the $1 trillion Belt and Road Initiative
Merkel on Trump G7 tweets: 'Sobering and a little depressing'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the word 'depressed' was 'already a lot, coming from me,' in an ironic reference to her usual unflappable appearance
$3 billion pledged for girls education at G7
The funds give 'young women in developing countries the opportunity to pursue careers instead of early marriage and child labor,' says activist Malala Yousafzai
U.S. blames Canada for G7 fiasco, says Trudeau 'stabbed us in the back'
(UPDATED) US President Donald Trump takes exception to comments made by Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a news conference on the ground in Quebec
Russia brushes off possibility of G8 return
Russia is 'working fine in other formats' such as the Group of 20, says Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
G7 calls on Russia to answer for Salisbury nerve agent attack
'We call on Russia to urgently address all questions related to the incident in Salisbury,' foreign ministers of the Group of Seven industrialized nations say in a joint statement
Canada's G7 presidency: a 'progressive agenda' at risk
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that he wants the Group of Seven talks to focus on 'finding real, concrete solutions' to issues
G7, tech giants agree on plan to block jihadist content online
Senior executives from the internet giants and Microsoft attended the ministerial session devoted to the issue but did not offer any explanation of how they might go about clamping down on web extremists
U.S. partners vow to pursue climate fight without Trump
4th UPDATE Italy and the overwhelming majority of countries regard Paris as irreversible and non negotiable says Italian Environment Minister Gian Luca Galletti
New Trump attack on Germany widens transatlantic rift
Trump takes to Twitter to once again demand that Germany renegotiate the terms of transatlantic trade and boost its defense spending
G7 finance chiefs talk cyber security in wake of attacks
The malicious software freezes files on computers demanding a ransom to grant access to them
G7 backs Tillerson ahead of Syria talks in Moscow
UPDATED The G7 ministers say they aim to send a clear and coordinated message to Moscow where Tillerson is due to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov
Brexit a 'serious risk to growth' – G7 leaders
The comments highlight international concern over the possibility of so called Brexit as British voters prepare for a June 23 referendum to decide whether to leave the 28 country bloc
China hits back as G7 talk about economy
Beijing launches a stinging broadside against the group – Britain Canada France Germany Italy Japan and the US – which it said should not pursue selfish interests
Germany's Merkel says G7 has no plans to lift Russia sanctions
Her comments come on the sidelines of G7 summit talks in Japan ahead of a formal communique from the club of rich nations due Friday
Chinese state media warns G7 against South China Sea 'meddling'
The commentary comes as European Council President Donald Tusk says on the sidelines of a summit in Ise Shima that the bloc should take a clear and tough stance on China s contested maritime claims
Obama says G7 Hiroshima trip to honor 'all' war dead
UPDATED It will be Obama s trip to Hiroshima as the only sitting president to visit the site of the world s first nuclear attack that is likely to dominate the headlines this week
G7 warns over global economy as currency row flares
G7 finance ministers also oppose Britain s possible exit from the European Union as well as vow to clamp down on terrorist financing
'Brexit' in spotlight at G7 meeting in Japan
The G7 – which also includes the US Japan Germany France Italy and Canada – backs Britain remaining in the EU
Currency wars, fiscal stimulus rift in focus at G7 meeting
Japan believes large scale stimulus spending is the way to spur global growth but Germany and Britain are not keen on the idea
Italy, Japan urge G7 to spend for growth
Prime ministers Matteo Renzi and Shinzo Abe call for greater flexibility on budgetary policies ahead of the G7 Summit
Beijing summons G7 envoys over South China Sea statement
G7 foreign ministers issue a joint statement this week saying: We are concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas and emphasize the fundamental importance of peaceful management and settlement of disputes
China slams G7 statement on maritime disputes
We urge G7 members to abide by their promise of not taking sides on territorial disputes
G7 calls for restraint in Asian maritime disputes
G7 countries – the US Britain Canada France Germany Italy and Japan – say they oppose provocative actions in the East and South China Seas
Kerry 'deeply moved' by visit to Hiroshima memorial
3rd UPDATE US Secretary of State John Kerry urges US President Barack Obama to also visit the gut wrenching memorial
Kerry arrives in Japan for landmark Hiroshima visit
Kerry s trip is seen as possibly paving the way for Barack Obama to become the first serving US president to journey to the thriving metropolis next month
G7 warns Russia of more sanctions, pledges climate action
UPDATED At a luxury retreat nestled in the picture perfect Bavarian Alps the leaders of the most powerful countries also tackled threats to global security posed by Islamist extremism and risks to the world economy from Greece
United against 'Russian aggression', G7 to focus on jihadists
The leaders are set to present a united front against global security threats ranging from jihadist insurgencies to Russian aggression in Ukraine
Aquino on Espina, Binay vs Poe, ‘royal baby’ | The wRap
The president confirms Espina did resign Binay’s camp claims it’s not worried about Grace Poe The countdown for the ‘royal baby’ begins
G7 foreign ministers hit China reclamation
We strongly oppose any attempt to assert territorial or maritime claims through the use of intimidation coercion or force G7 foreign ministers say
Japan says Chinese ships in disputed waters
UPDATED A coast guard official says two Chinese ships have now entered the Japanese territorial waters
G7 leaders take tough message to Putin on Ukraine
US President Barack Obama says Russia had to recognize Ukraine s president elect Petro Poroshenko withdraw troops from Ukrainian borders and stop backing pro Moscow rebels who are destabilizing eastern Ukraine
G7 to Russia: Curb Ukraine unrest or face new sanctions
G7 leaders hope for constructive talks with Vladimir Putin while bracing to give Moscow further punitive measures
West prepares Russia sanctions amid fears of Ukraine invasion
The Group of Seven top economies and the European Union signalled they would step up economic pressure on Moscow early next week
