Biden Heads To Europe To Convince Allies The United States Has Their Backs
Biden wants to rebuild relations with allies, but some of his old friends in Europe have grown weary after the last four years.
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What To Watch On Biden's 1st Foreign Trip To The U.K., Brussels And Geneva
President Biden will be in Europe for eight days, first meeting with allies and partners at the G7 and NATO summits. And then, he'll square off with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva.
In Landmark Ruling, Court Says Japan's Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Is Unconstitutional
Advocates hope the decision will set a precedent for marriage equality lawsuits now pending across the country, and help pave the way for same-sex marriage in Japan — the only G-7 nation without it.
Trump Walks Back Statements On China; White House Walks Them Forward
The president said he was having second thoughts after hiking tariffs on Chinese goods and threatening to force U.S. companies out of China. The White House said his comments were misinterpreted.
Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7; Moscow Wants Talks To Continue
"I think it's much more appropriate to have Russia in," President Trump told reporters. In Russia, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said discussions should move from the media "to the expert level."
Stung By Trump At G-7, Allies Look For Better Outcome At NATO Summit
President Trump is heading to Brussels for a NATO summit this week. The alliance wants to present a united front, but Trump has complained that other members are not spending enough on defense.
Trump Withdraws Endorsement Of G-7 Communique Over Trudeau Statements
President Trump tweeted his remarks from Air Force One on his way to the North Korea summit.
In Europe, World Leaders Try To Change Trump's Mind On Climate Change
It was eight against one, at a table in Italy on Friday: Six heads of state and two EU representatives, arguing with the U.S. president about the urgency of committing to the Paris climate accord.
Day 2 Of G-7 Meeting Focuses On Climate Change, Terrorism
The first day was dominated by talks on Russia, which was left out of the meeting for the second straight year. President Obama declared that the U.S. was "inseparable" from its European allies.
Obama At G-7: West Must Stand Up To 'Russian Aggression'
The president arrived in Bavaria for the summit, where Western leaders are due to discuss the situation in Ukraine and how to prevent Greece from defaulting on its sovereign debt.