G20 sources said the US. was refusing to accept language on climate change as a risk to the economy.

Merkel's office has given no explanation for the shaking episodes, prompting speculation in German media about the cause.

Trump joked with Putin about election interference, while Theresa May awkwardly shook the Russian president‘s hand in a separate exchange.

At present, communication has proved to be difficult because the Chinese have indicated they have no interest in speaking with senior officials including Freeland or Trudeau.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seated together thanks to alphabetical seating.

The tone of the president’s comment was immediately open to interpretation.

Japan is set to leave the International Whaling Commission and start commercial hunting for whales again.

The arguments are a reprise of heated talks over U.S. President Donald Trump's pulling out of the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Brazil's vice-president later described the suspect a "well-qualified mule."

Trudeau has no meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit to do this but U.S. President Donald Trump does.