G20 summit
World powers vow united front on virus as death toll mounts
Leaders from the G20 most industrialised nations held crisis talks by video link Thursday, pledging a 'united front' to fight the outbreak - along with an...
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Coronavirus to be big topic for G20 as China reports uptick in cases
The epidemic is set to be a major focus of discussion at a meeting on the weekend of finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said, amid rising risks to global growth.
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The 2020 global news agenda
A look at the major events expected to make headlines in 2020.
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President Ramaphosa pleased with G20 summit outcomes
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the world leaders have affirmed their commitment to the implementation of the 2030 agenda for sustainable growth.
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Ramaphosa concludes working visit to Japan
The Presidency said the South African delegation held several bilateral meetings to strengthen relations with Russia, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, including the president of the World Bank.
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G20 summit: World leaders vow to address trade and geopolitical tensions
As more countries get drawn into trade wars that threaten the global economy, the 'Sunday Times' reported President Cyril Ramaphosa has thrown Pretoria’s support behind China as it faces off with the United States.
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'Nobody reads the communique': top G20 moments
Here are some of the top moments and bon-mots from the two-day meeting hosted by Japan in the city of Osaka.
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With a smile, Trump tells Putin 'don't meddle in the election'
A major probe led by special prosecutor Robert Mueller found there was an organised Russian campaign to influence the 2016 election won by Trump.
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Oil prices fall as market awaits G20, Opec meeting
The leaders of the G20 countries meet on Friday and Saturday in Osaka, Japan, but the most anticipated meeting is between Trump and Xi on Saturday.
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China's Xi: Protectionism is hurting global trade order
Xi added that in such circumstances, the BRICS countries should 'increase our resilience and capability to cope with external risks.'
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Trump renews criticism of Japan-US alliance before G20 summit
Tokyo and Washington are engaged in difficult trade talks as Trump’s administration seeks to lower the US trade deficit.
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Trade negotiators hold talks ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
Vice Premier Liu He - Xi Jinping's point man in the trade war - spoke with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday.
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G20 agrees to push ahead with digital tax - communique
Facebook, Google, Amazon, and other large technology firms face criticism for cutting their tax bills by booking profits in low-tax countries regardless of the location of the end customer.
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Buenos Aires back to normal following G20 Summit mass riot
The Argentinian capital city hosted the two-day G20 Summit where leaders deliberated on crucial issues like climate change, world trade and tax reform.
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Putin briefs Trump over Ukraine as EU leaders up pressure
Vladimir Putin strode into the summit under a cloud, having drawn outrage from Europe over last week's incident in which his navy detained three Ukrainian ships and 24 sailors -- causing Trump to abruptly cancel their scheduled meeting.
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As load shedding hits, Ramaphosa discusses energy investment with Saudi prince
It was agreed during a meeting earlier this year that Saudi Arabia would pump R133 billion worth of investment into South Africa, primarily to be focused on the troubled energy sector.
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Ramaphosa meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at G20 summit
The Saudi Press Agency has confirmed the meeting saying the two leaders discussed cooperation in the fields of energy and investment.
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BRICS slam protectionism as China-US spat overshadows G20 talks
This year’s two-day gathering is a major test for the Group of 20 industrialized nations, whose leaders first met in 2008 to help rescue the global economy from the worst financial crisis in seven decades.
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Putin hits back as Trump fuels G20 tensions
Vladimir Putin, under pressure himself after his security forces seized three Ukrainian ships, set the tone by condemning the 'vicious' use of sanctions and trade protectionism.
