USA Today: Trump, Putin to meet briefly at G-20 summit, says Kremlin spokesman
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet briefly at the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires, albeit only "on their feet," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday, according to a Russian-state media outlet.
According to a translation of Peskov remarks, he said "all participants will intersect" at the G-20, suggesting an encounter between Putin and Trump was inevitable at the gathering of world leaders in Buenos Aires. The Russian spokesman's statement represented the latest twist in a back-and-forth between the Trump administration and their counterparts in Moscow.
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MIDDLE EAST
MBS mingles with G20 leaders as Trump fuels summit tensions.
Trump, Saudi crown prince 'exchanged pleasantries' at G-20.
'I am worried': Macron's chat with Saudi prince overheard at G20.
May urges Saudi prince to cooperate with Khashoggi investigation.
Iran cannot 'wait forever' for EU path to skirt US sanctions.
Syria walks back claim of downed Israeli fighter jet.
US sets up new observation posts along Syria-Turkey border as constitutional committee fails to progress.
Turkey irate over US obstructions in Syria.
18 Gaza protesters wounded by Israel gunfire: ministry.
ASIA
US sends guided-missile cruiser to South China Sea to challenge ‘excessive’ Chinese claims.
Mongolian prime minister, cabinet survives ousting attempt.
Powerful ex-security chief to run in Afghan Presidential election.
Angry, distressed farmers march to India's parliament.
India economic growth slows to 7.1%.
Police officer killings shock Sri Lanka.
Gambling tsar among officials jailed in $420m Vietnam betting ring.
Suu Kyi to be stripped of freedom of Paris award: mayor's office.
AFRICA
Six killed as rebels hit army posts in eastern DR Congo.
Cameroon stripped of right to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Burundi issues international arrest warrant for ex-president Buyoya.
Burkina Faso: Fuel workers go on strike over price rise.
Internet censorship tightens in Senegal before elections.
Scores of women raped in South Sudanese town, says aid agency.
British student who took photo from plane faces Egypt spying trial.
Cameroon stripped of hosting 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
EUROPE
Trump & Putin ignore each other at G20 (PHOTOS).
Putin makes veiled swipe at Trump and his America First policies as he condemns 'vicious' sanctions and 'dishonest competition' at G20.
Putin greets Saudi crown prince with high-five at G-20 summit.
Angela Merkel to miss start of G20 summit after plane's technical difficulties.
G7 declares 'unwavering support' for Ukraine over Russia standoff.
Ukraine bars Russian men aged 16-60. Ukraine bans Russian men 16 to 60 traveling to country over fears of 'private armies'.
No deal or no Brexit if MPs vote down May plan, says Tusk.
Czech PM accused of conflict of interest over EU funds to businesses.
Montenegro detains opposition leader Nebojsa Medojevic outside parliament.
Bosnian commander acquitted of war crimes in Srebrenica.
AMERICAS
Alaska hit by powerful earthquake, buildings damaged.
Thousands protest 'G20 circus' in Argentina.
Trump calls Russia deal 'legal and cool' as Mueller inquiry gathers momentum. Trump defends Russia business links after ex-lawyer admits lying.
US Senate passes resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine.
US Senate takes a step to void America’s blank check to the Saudis.
Caravan migrants at US-Mexico border begin hunger strike.
Heavy rain turns Tijuana asylum seeker camp to mud.
Former Sinaloa drug cartel boss Damaso Lopez sentenced to life by U.S. court.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Belgium faces a 'persistent terror threat' and a 'wave of jihadism' because prisoners are being radicalised by Islamic inmates, country's spy agency admits.
Inside Trump's Guantanamo, where military waits for funding for 'enduring mission'.
US military against targets Shabaab in central Somalia.
Syrian refugee jailed over Germany bomb plot.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street rises on trade hopes; S&P, Nasdaq post best weeks in 7 years.
G20 Summit 2018: All the latest updates.
US, Mexico, Canada sign trade pact.
Marriott data breach hits 500 million guests.
