World News Briefs -- November 27, 2018

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before he boards the Marine One helicopter to begin his travel to Mississippi from the White House in Washington, U.S. November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Reuters: Trump will meet leaders of Russia, Japan, Germany, Argentina at G20: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will have bilateral meetings with the leaders of Argentina, Russia, Japan and Germany when he and the American delegation go to Argentina for the Group of 20 summit later this week, a White House spokeswoman said on Tuesday.

Trump is also expected to meet separately with China’s Xi Jinping for the first time since the world’s two largest economies imposed tariffs on each other’s imports.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria: Hundreds of bodies exhumed from mass grave in Raqqa.

U.S. could unveil peace plan at start of 2019: Israel's U.N. envoy.

Iran vows to fight Trump's Israel-Palestinian deal.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia say Qatar blockade will continue.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed requested to meet Erdogan: Turkish FM.

Human Rights Watch calls for investigation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Matthew Hedges arrives back in the UK after being pardoned for 'spying' on UAE.

ASIA

Three US soldiers killed in Afghanistan: NATO.

Afghanistan election to be held on time: officials.

Trump eyes more China tariffs, pushing total upwards of $500bn.

Deputy NZ PM Winston Peters issues warning against Chinese interference.

China's Xi arrives in Spain for business-driven visit.

China defends holding fugitive businessman's US children.

Chinese scientist who claims to have 'edited' twins' genes slammed by peers and medical ethicists.

AFRICA

Thousands rally as Tshisekedi returns to launch DR Congo presidential bid.

DR Congo ex-militia chief goes on trial for mass rape.

Uganda faces pressure to probe 2016 massacre by military.

Nigeria's Buhari to visit troops fighting Boko Haram.

Chad president makes surprise visit to Israel as nations revive diplomatic ties.

Corruption is a reality, says ANC chair.

Ethiopia PM promises free election as he meets opposition parties.

Tunisians protest Saudi prince's visit.

EUROPE

Ukraine imposes martial law amid 'extremely serious' threat of Russian invasion. Ukrainian Parliament votes to impose martial law for 30 days after Crimea incident.

Russia-Ukraine tensions rise as Kremlin plans to charge captured sailors.

Putin 'seriously concerned' after Ukraine votes to impose martial law.

Germany offers to mediate between Russia and Ukraine.

Brexit court case 'could lead to disaster', EU lawyers warn.

Emannuel Macron: 'Yellow vest' protests won't change fuel tax.

France arrests official-turned-spy for North Korea: reports.

AMERICAS

Trump ratchets up attacks on head of Russia probe.

White House prevents Gina Haspel from briefing Senate on Khashoggi murder.

Russian firm wants to disclose 'sensitive' US government info in court fight with Mueller.

Sanders to force vote this week on US support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen.

Mexico to deport asylum seekers who tried to breach US border.

Argentina considering probe into Saudi crown prince.

Hospital ship gives free medical care to Venezuelans in Colombia.

Honduran president's brother accused of drug trafficking.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Attack against French company in southeastern Niger suggests jihadist link-up, increasing Chad Basin terrorism risks to foreigners.

US lobbies Europe to back UN vote on condemning Hamas.

New York woman pleads guilty to using bitcoin to launder money for terror group ISIS.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Alibaba founder Jack Ma revealed as communist party member, China state paper reveals.

Google could face EU fines for tracking users.

Trump threatens General Motors after announced closures in Midwest.

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