Asian shares rise despite Trump’s latest talk on tariffs
November 27, 2018 GMTSINGAPORE (AP) — Asian markets clocked more gains Tuesday ahead of a meeting between the U.S. and China at the Group of 20 summit this week, despite President Donald Trump's comments that it's "highly unlikely" he'll hold off on raising tariffs as Beijing requested...
AP Interview: Saudi royal says crown prince is here to stay
November 24, 2018 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent Saudi royal said Saturday that whether or not heads of state gathered in Argentina next week for the Group of 20 summit warmly engage with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, he is someone "that they have to deal with...
The Latest: Trump pays tribute to Americans who died in WWI
November 12, 2018 GMTPARIS (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's trip to Paris. (all times local):
G-20 calls for more dialogue on rising trade tensions
July 22, 2018 GMTBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The world's top financial officials called Sunday for more dialogue on trade disputes that threaten global economic growth, with one warning that differences remain and tensions could escalate further...
Trump had second conversation with Putin in Germany
July 19, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump had another, previously undisclosed conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Germany this month...
Activists riot against G-20 summit for 3rd night in Hamburg
July 9, 2017 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Anti-globalization activists rioted for a third consecutive night in Hamburg early Sunday even after Group of 20 leaders had already left the port city in northern Germany...
Peaceful protests mark end of G-20 summit hours after riots
July 8, 2017 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Tens of thousands of peaceful protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against the Group of 20 summit in Hamburg on Saturday, hours after masked rioters clashed with police, burned cars and looted businesses...
Trump pledges $50 million to help women entrepreneurs
July 8, 2017 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. would contribute $50 million to a new World Bank fund conceived by his daughter that aims to help women entrepreneurs access capital and other support...
Germany hosts ‘difficult’ G-20 talks on trade, climate
July 7, 2017 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Talks on global trade at the Group of 20 summit proved very difficult and differences on climate change also were clear, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday, as police and protesters clashed throughout the day in the summit's host city of Hamburg...
The Latest: G-20 leaders, spouses dine on local delicacies
July 7, 2017 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — The latest on the Group of 20 summit in Germany (all times local):
The Latest: Trump prepares for meeting with Putin
July 7, 2017 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's second official visit to Europe (all times local):
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President Donald Trump refuses to say if he will raise the issue of Moscow's meddling in the U...
The Latest: G-20 protesters halt Hamburg march after clashes
July 6, 2017 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — The Latest on the G-20 summit in Hamburg (all times local):
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German police say organizers of a protest against the Group of 20 summit have declared the march over after trouble broke out at the start of the demonstration in the northern city of Hamburg...
Putin, Trump to meet in Germany amid a sea of disputes
July 6, 2017 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — For Russian President Vladimir Putin, a meeting with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Germany offers a long-sought opportunity to negotiate a rapprochement with Washington...
Trump and EU offer starkly different trade visions at G-20
July 5, 2017 GMTFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Competing visions of world trade are set to collide at the Group of 20 summit of world leaders in Hamburg, Germany, this week...
Merkel: Pope wants her to fight to save Paris climate deal
June 17, 2017 GMTVATICAN CITY (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Pope Francis encouraged her to work to preserve the historic Paris climate accord despite the U...
Global finance officials argue benefits of free trade
April 21, 2017 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The world's major economies are united in their belief that free trade delivers healthy economic growth. But they also agree that more needs to be done for those left behind, and the new Trump administration is letting it be known that it intends to make sure that America's trade deals are fair for U.S.
Top economies yield to US, drop no-protectionism pledge
March 18, 2017 GMTBADEN-BADEN, Germany (AP) — The world's top economic powers dropped a pledge to oppose trade protectionism amid pushback from the Trump administration, which wants trade to more clearly benefit American companies and workers...