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Lavrov walks out of G20 talks after denying Russia is causing food crisis

Russian foreign minister accuses the west of frenzied criticism over his country’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Shocked Blinken says Abe was 'extraordinary partner' for United States

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday "shocking" and "profoundly disturbing," describing him as a leader of great vision and an extraordinary partner for the United States.

Reuters

Differences over Russia dominate G20 meeting

Divisions among the countries were visible as the U.S. and Russia blamed each other for the crisis

The Hindu

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Lavrov walks out of G20 talks as West presses Moscow on Ukraine

Bali (Indonesia) (AFP) - Russia's top diplomat stormed out of talks with G20 foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia on Friday as Western powers criticised Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

Shinzo Abe dead: Former Japanese PM shot dead in horror street assassination

Japan's longest serving prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot with a homemade gun while delivering a speech in Nara, Japan, it has been reported.

Daily Record

West presses Russia at G20 with call to end Ukraine war

Bali (Indonesia) (AFP) - The United States and Western allies pressured Russia at G20 talks in Indonesia Friday over its "unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice" in Ukraine, but Moscow's envoy remained defiant.

AFP

World reacts after Japanese former PM Shinzo Abe is shot dead

Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead while he spoke at an election rally in the western region of Nara on Friday. The attack drew immediate condemnation, with world leaders praising Abe's "global leadership".

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Shinza Abe: Former Japanese PM dies after being shot in chest in assassination as Taoiseach pays tribute

Two shots were heard before Mr Abe collapsed to the ground while giving a public speech on the campaign trail for a national election, with public broadcaster NHK saying a man armed with an apparently homemade gun opened fired at him from behind.

Irish Mirror

Russia's Lavrov attends tense G20 foreign ministers summit

Foreign ministers from the Group of 20 rich and developing nations are gathering in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for talks that will be dominated by the conflict in Ukraine despite an agenda focused on global cooperation and food and energy security.

Radio France Internationale

Shinzo Abe: what we know so far about killing of former Japanese PM

Sixty-seven-year-old died following shooting in Nara in western Japan, and a suspect has been detained

The Guardian - UK

US, Russian Envoys Gather for G20 with Call to End Ukraine War

The top Russian and US envoys gathered on Friday for a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia, with the host immediately telling them the Ukraine war must end and differences be resolved through negotiations. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov joined their colleagues…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China demands end to US-Taiwan military 'collusion'

China has demanded the U.S. cease military “collusion” with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two sides

The Independent UK

US, Russian envoys gather for G20 with call to end Ukraine war

AFP

Russia ‘isolated’ at G20 as Lavrov storms out of talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stormed out of talks with G20 foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia on Friday as Western powers criticised Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, prompting French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna to note that Russia was so isolated that its top diplomat had to leave the talks…

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AFP

G20 ministers meet in Bali with Ukraine top of agenda

Bali (Indonesia) (AFP) - The Group of 20 foreign ministers met in Indonesia on Friday with the top envoys from the United States and Russia attending, their first gathering since the outbreak of war in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

China diplomatic blitz counters US as Blinken visits Asia

As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes part in Group of 20 meetings on his first visit to Asia in more than six months, his Chinese counterpart is halfway through a two-week diplomatic blitz across the key strategic battleground.

The Independent UK

G20 diplomats face unity headwinds on Ukraine, war's impact

Top diplomats from the richest and largest developing nations are confronting multiple crises as they open talks beset by sharp divisions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impacts on food and energy security, along with climate change, poverty and the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic

France 24

WNBA star Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russian courtroom

American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.

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Reuters

Russia's Lavrov walks out of G20 as West denounces Ukraine war

G20 foreign ministers called for an end to the war and grain blockade in Ukraine on Friday, as Russia's top diplomat walked out of a meeting and denounced the West for "frenzied criticism" and squandering a chance to tackle global economic problems.

AFP

G20 ministers to meet in Bali with Ukraine top of agenda

Bali (Indonesia) (AFP) - The Group of 20 will meet in Bali Friday with the United States pushing the world's top economies to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as Washington and Moscow's top diplomats prepare for their first showdown since the war began.

Al Jazeera

China blasts US, British intelligence services over spying claims

China foreign ministry says US is ‘biggest threat to world peace, stability and development’ after spying accusations.

The Independent UK

Biden trip promotes budding Arab-Israeli security ties

Once-unthinkable coordination between Israeli and Arab militaries is coming into greater focus as Joe Biden heads into his first Middle East trip as president

Al Jazeera

US basketball star Griner pleads guilty in Russian drug trial

WNBA player Brittney Griner says she was in a rush to pack and accidentally put cannabis oil in her luggage.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Secretary of State Reacts to Brittney Griner’s Guilty Plea

Antony Blinken: “We will not relent until Brittney, Paul Whelan, and all other wrongfully detained Americans are reunited with their loved ones.”

The Independent UK

US under pressure to speak out against ‘cynical’ Iran-Belgium prisoner swap plan

Demonstrations in DC and pressure from Capitol Hill fails to budge Blinken

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