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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that parliament would be suspended until mid-October, a move that angered lawmakers opposed to his planned withdrawal from the European Union on October 31 without a deal and cuts the time they will have to try to block him.The new British leader’s unexpected announcement threw the debate over …

French President Emmanuel Macron says the European continent will never be stable and safe if its relationship with Russia is not resolved. Speaking to foreign diplomats following the end of the G-7 summit which France hosted, Macron acknowledged that some allies will reject any talks with Russia because of its aggression in Ukraine. During the …

Three important U.S. allies on Tuesday condemned the “repeated provocative launches” of ballistic missiles by North Korea, saying they violate U.N. Security Council resolutions banning any such activity.    The United Kingdom, France and Germany issued a joint statement after a closed council briefing by U.N. political chief Rosemary DiCarlo that they requested because of …

Greenland’s leaders want to use global interest in the Arctic island aroused by President Donald Trump’s eye-catching offer of a sale to stimulate investment and earn more from U.S. military activity there.Some business leaders and officials are seeking to translate the unexpected publicity into badly-needed ventures in roads, airports, hospitality and mines.”When you stimulate investment …

French rescuers picked up 22 migrants — including 11 children — whose vessel broke down as they tried to cross the Channel in a bid to reach Britain, French maritime authorities said Tuesday.A British fishing boat had alerted French officials on Tuesday afternoon after spotting the boat in distress.The migrants were eventually brought back to …

Republican and Democratic U.S. senators said Russia refused to grant them visas for a visit to Moscow next week, amid disagreement within Washington and among U.S. allies over whether the country should be readmitted to the Group of Seven.Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said on Tuesday that Russia denied him a visa. Senator Ron Johnson, a …

Norway, until recently the main donor to a fund to curb Amazonian deforestation, on Tuesday called on Norwegian companies active in Brazil to ensure they do not contribute to the destruction of the rainforest.Representatives of oil firm Equinor, fertilizer-maker Yara and aluminium producer Norsk Hydro attended a meeting on Tuesday with Climate and Environment Minister …

Opposition parties said they would try to pass a law which would force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay to Britain’s departure from the European Union and prevent a potentially chaotic no-deal exit at the end of October.The United Kingdom is heading toward a constitutional crisis at home and a showdown with the …

Iran’s president back-pedaled Tuesday on possible talks with Donald Trump, saying the U.S. president must first lift sanctions imposed on Tehran, otherwise a meeting between the two would be a mere photo op.Hassan Rouhani’s change of heart came a day after Trump said Monday that there’s a “really good chance” the two could meet on …

A Russian aircraft leasing company says it has filed a lawsuit against Boeing over an order of 35 Boeing 737 Max jets, but that it’s open to a settlement.   Avia Capital Services told the state-owned Tass news agency Tuesday that it has brought the lawsuit against Boeing in the United States, accusing it of …

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Russia for “multiple violations” committed against Sergei Magnitsky, an anti-corruption lawyer who died in custody in 2009.In its ruling on Tuesday, the court in Strasbourg said the treatment of Magnitsky’s pancreatitis and other medical problems was “manifestly inadequate” and “unreasonably put his life in danger.”The court’s …

One topic at the just-concluded G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, was U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Russia be invited to the next summit in 2020, to be held in the U.S.   Russia  was forced out from the group of industrialized leaders because of its 2014 annexation of Crimea. Now the prospect of Russian …

Peter Clottey contributed to this report.French President Emmanuel Macron and the African Development Bank have launched a $300 million initiative to boost businesses owned by African women. The initiative was announced at the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, and is aimed at increasing credit access to African businesswomen across the continent over a five-year period.FILE – …

Romania’s ruling Social Democrats (PSD) lost their small parliamentary majority on Monday after a junior ally quit government over policy, leaving them vulnerable to a confidence vote.Liberal party ALDE withdrew from the alliance two days after leader Calin Popescu Tariceanu lost a bid to become the sole pro-government candidate in a presidential election scheduled for …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Moscow on Tuesday to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to bridge the deepening divide over Syria. Erdogan is calling for an end to the Russian-backed Damascus offensive against rebels in Syria’s Idlib province.”This meeting is a very significant one because Turkish-Russian relations [do] not seem to …

“Good Morning America” host Lara Spencer has apologized for her “insensitive” comments about Prince George taking ballet lessons.   Spencer discussed the backlash against her comments Monday, saying she has learned the “bravery it takes for a young boy to pursue a career in dance.”   She was heavily criticized last week when she heard …

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he would likely host the 2020 G-7 summit at one of his properties, the Trump National Doral Golf Club resort in Florida.No final decision has been made for next year’s venue, when it is the U.S.’s turn to stage the annual gathering. But Trump, who often touts the beauty …

Officials say Serbia will sign a free trade agreement with a Russian-led economic group, which could hamper the Balkan country’s efforts to join the European Union.The deal between Serbia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) is expected to be signed on Oct. 25, according to a statement from Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s office.   To …

World leaders at the G7 summit in France committed an immediate $22 million on Monday to fight the raging wildfires in the Amazon countries in South America that are threatening the world’s biggest rainforest.French President Emmanuel Macron, the summit host, and Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, a visitor at the summit, said that the rainforest now …

G-7 leaders are closing their summit Monday with discussions about the climate and digital transformation, though those issues are likely to be overshadowed by a closing joint news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.Trump grabbed early headlines Monday as he expressed optimism to reporters for trade deals with China and …

At a meeting of leaders of the most advanced democracies in Biarritz, France, deep divisions are coming out into the open between U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterparts on issues including the trade war with China, how to handle Iran and bringing Russia back into the group. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara is there …

Leaders of the Group of Seven nations said Sunday they are preparing to help Brazil battle fires burning across the Amazon region and repair the damage even as tens of thousands of soldiers got ready to join the fight against blazes that have caused global alarm.French President Emmanuel Macron said the summit leaders were nearing …

Iran’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, showed up Sunday at the French city hosting the G-7 summit of top world leaders, but there were no immediate plans for him to meet with U.S. officials while he is there.Zarif’s appearance in Biarritz, where U.S. President Donald Trump is meeting with leaders of six other …

Placido Domingo returns to the stage at the Salzburg Festival on Sunday in his first appearance since nine women accused him of sexual harassment in a report by The Associated Press.   The case has divided the opera world. Two U.S. opera houses immediately canceled planned appearances. European opera houses have so far confirmed engagements …

U.S. President Donald Trump insists discussions are going well at the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, despite apparent differences with leaders on issues including the trade war with China, how to handle Iran, the threat posed by North Korea and bringing Russia back into the grouping of the world’s most advanced democracies.Sunday morning Trump appeared …

Seventy-five years ago, they helped free Europe from the Nazis. This weekend, U.S. veterans are back in Paris to celebrate, and commemorate.Now in their 90s, these men aren’t afraid to cry about what they saw in World War II. And they want everyone to remember what happened back then, so that it doesn’t happen again.“The …