Angela Merkel insists she’s fine after third public shaking episode
Merkel’s office has given no explanation for the shaking episodes, prompting speculation in German media about the cause. Continue reading
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Putin gets warm reception from Trump, frosty handshake from May at G20
Trump joked with Putin about election interference, while Theresa May awkwardly shook the Russian president‘s hand in a separate exchange. Continue reading
‘Broad international coalition’ in support of Canada in Chinese row says Freeland
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. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau sits with Chinese president Xi Jinping at G20 luncheon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seated together thanks to alphabetical seating. Continue reading
‘Don’t meddle in the election’: Trump points joke at Putin during G20 sit-down
The tone of the president’s comment was immediately open to interpretation. Continue reading
Japan’s ‘cruel assault on whales’ in the spotlight as G20 summit opens
Japan is set to leave the International Whaling Commission and start commercial hunting for whales again. Continue reading
U.S. pushing to downgrade climate issue — angering others at G20 summit
The arguments are a reprise of heated talks over U.S. President Donald Trump’s pulling out of the 2015 Paris Agreement. Continue reading
Nearly 40 kilos of cocaine found on military plane travelling with Brazilian president
Brazil’s vice-president later described the suspect a “well-qualified mule.” Continue reading
China-Canada dispute among issues Trudeau seeking global support for at G20
Trudeau has no meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit to do this but U.S. President Donald Trump does. Continue reading
Coal subsidies up by more than double in G20 countries: Report
The report also says in order to avoid “dangerous climate change,” G20 governments “must commit to rapidly ending their support for coal.” Continue reading