Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)
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...
Climate change, terror on agenda for 2nd day of G-7 meeting
ELMAU, Germany (AP) — 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 such as Ebola. German Chancellor Angela Merkel aimed to get backing for a strong agreement on cutting back...
THE LATEST: Obama, Hollande agree on Ukraine, Iran nukes
The White House says President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande are in agreement on some of the world’s vexing problems, including Russia’s actions in Ukraine and keeping Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Arabi will brief leaders Monday on his country’s fight against the...
Obama huddles over Mideast problems on summit sidelines
Climate change and terrorism topped the official agenda, but leaders also grappled with Russia’s aggressive moves on Ukraine, an upcoming nuclear deadline with Iran, tenuous trade pact politics and an impasse over Greece’s international bailout. Obama spokesman Josh Earnest said the president wants to look for “more efficient...
G-7 expected to send ‘united signal’ to Russia on sanctions
ELMAU, Germany — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she expects a meeting of the Group of Seven industrialized democracies to produce a “united signal” that sanctions against Russia can only be softened if a February peace accord for Ukraine is fully implemented. Merkel and President Obama agreed during a presummit bilateral meeting that...
THE LATEST: Crises darken G-7 horizon, but venue idyllic
Crises in Ukraine and Syria and debates over the global economy and climate change are overshadowing the Group of Seven summit in Germany — but the immediate outlook for the leaders there is idyllic. The White House says President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have discussed Ukraine — and both agree that economic sanctions...
Obama aims to mend US-German relations on Bavarian trip
KRUEN, Germany (AP) — Feasting on Bavarian beer and sausages, President Barack Obama on Sunday celebrated decades of U.S. friendship with Germany despite recent challenges and said the country “is proof that conflicts can end and great progress is possible.” Obama kicked off an overnight visit to attend the Group of Seven summit of...
EU chief Tusk urges tough line on Russia sanctions
Tusk, a former Polish prime minister, says the only question is whether to make the sanctions even tougher. The U.S. and the European Union have imposed financial restrictions on Russian companies and individuals over Russian support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: San Francisco...
THE LATEST: Obama praises Merkel, celebrates US-German ties
Obama opened his German visit Sunday by appearing in the picturesque Alpine village of Kruen with Chancellor Angela Merkel. Obama says leaders will discuss the global economy, European Union, trade, Russian-Ukraine, violent extremism and climate change. The U.S. president has met G-7 summit host German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the village of...
Obama seeks to reinforce isolation of Putin at G-7 summit
WASHINGTON — One year after President Obama rallied core allies to join the United States in punishing Russia for its bellicose ways, he will use a gathering Sunday of the world’s largest industrialized democracies to urge them to stand strong, and together, in isolating the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. A recent visit by Secretary of...
