Section: US & Canada
Obama: US, leading allies 'stand united' on world challenges
ELMAU, Germany — President Barack Obama says the U.S. and its leading allies “stand united” on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.Obama says the Group of Seven leading nations stand behind Ukraine and agree that economic sanctions should remain in place against Russia until it fully implements a cease-fire with Ukraine...
G7 leaders affirm sanctions against Russia
Ed AdamczykGARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN , Germany, June 8 (UPI) — G7 leaders gathering in Germany remained firm in support of Ukraine and against Russian involvement in a separatist movement there. …read more Source: United Press...
Obama: IS will be driven out of Iraq, despite setbacks
Obama also expressed confidence in Abadi’s leadership, saying the prime minister appeared committed to creating an inclusive government that gave voice to the various factions in Iraq. Climate change and terrorism topped the official agenda, but leaders also grappled with Russia’s aggressive moves on Ukraine, an upcoming nuclear...
China Defends Russia, Criticizes Economic Sanctions Related To Ukraine Crisis During G-7 Summit
China’s Foreign Ministry criticized the West’s sanctions against Russia in response to the eastern Ukraine crisis and called for renewed “dialogue” on the subject Monday. The economic sanctions against Russia were expected to be a major issue at the G-7 summit in Germany, after U.S. President Barack Obama, French President Francois...
Harper catches a break when G7 discussion on climate change reduced to half an hour, ISIL discussed instead
Prime Minister Stephen Harper caught a break Monday at the G7 summit when a discussion on climate change was cut to half an hour so the leaders could devote more time to Harper’s favourite international subject, global security. Europeans have been sharply critical of Harper’s environmental policies. Freed of potentially embarrassing...
G7 Ready To Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia
The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) summit of major economic powers have warned Russia that they stand ready to toughen sanctions over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine conflict. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Here’s a great photo of Angela Merkel and Barack Obama hanging out at the G-7 summit
This week the world’s most powerful woman, who oversees the richest EU economy, is hosting the Group of Seven (G7) in the remote Bavarian village of Krün at the Schloss Elmau. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will preside over discussions with the leaders of the US, UK, Canada, France, Italy, Japan and European Council president Donald Tusk,...
Climate change, terror on agenda for 2nd day of G-7 meeting
After spending much of the first day talking about Ukraine, leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies shifted their focus Monday to global issues including climate change, terrorism and the threat from diseases… …read more Source: WAVE 3...
G7 warns could toughen sanctions against Russia
Elmau Castle (Germany) (AFP) – G7 leaders on Monday warned Russia that they stood ready to toughen sanctions over Moscow’s role in the Ukraine conflict, as escalating violence sparked fears that a ceasefire deal could be unravelling.The leaders said they would roll back the punishing sanctions if the peace deal was implemented but...
China Defends Russia, Criticizes Economic Sanctions Related To Ukraine Crisis During G7 Summit
China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday criticized the West’s use of sanctions against Russia in response to the eastern Ukraine crisis and called for renewed “dialogue” on the subject. The economic sanctions against Russia were expected to be a major issue at the Group of 7 summit in Germany, after U.S. President Barack Obama, French...
