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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 …

U.S. President Donald Trump is in Biarritz, France for the G-7 summit where his first order of business Sunday was a working breakfast with new British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whom the American president once referred to as “Britain’s Trump”.“He’s going to be a fantastic prime minister,” said Trump, adding that Johnson “needs no advice” …

In the age of the internet, instant messaging, and smartphones, a handwritten note still has the power to amaze — with an assist from technology.   That seems to be the lesson after an Alaskan man discovered a message in a bottle from a Soviet sailor written 50 years ago.  Tyler Ivanoff, 36, of the village of …

U.S. President Donald Trump is in Biarritz, France, for the G-7 summit, where he will be meeting world leaders who oppose his stances on many issues, including tariffs, Brexit, climate protection, China, Iran and Russia. But in this meeting of the leaders of the world’s major industrialized countries, there could be areas of cooperation where Trump is …

Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen whom Russia accuses of being a spy, will remain in custody while Russian authorities continue their investigation of the former U.S. Marine. Whelan, his family and the United States believe the charges are baseless. Yulia Savchenko reports from Moscow. …

Syrian state media report that government forces now control all of northern Hama province for the first time since 2012 and that they have encircled a Turkish military monitoring post in the town of Morek. Turkish President Erdogan says that he will discuss the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they meet next week.Supporters …

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Biarritz, France, to attend the Group of 7 summit, a meeting of the world’s most advanced democracies.Immediately after his arrival on Saturday, Trump had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders reiterated their desire to work together as they discuss a range of issues including climate …

Will Russia join next year’s G-7 summit? The question is being considered after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the idea ahead of the group’s annual summit this week in France. The group voted to suspend Moscow’s membership in 2014 after it annexed Crimea, which Russia continues to hold. Trump says it’s time for them to …

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft failed to dock with the International Space Station Saturday. The craft was carrying a humanoid robot that was scheduled to conduct a mission on the station with the cosmonauts who are there.  NASA said on its blog that the docking system of the Soyuz spacecraft failed to properly lock onto its …