....in Argentina with President Vladimir Putin. I look forward to a meaningful Summit again as soon as this situation is resolved!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 29, 2018
DW: Trump cancels Putin G20 meeting, citing Ukraine
President Donald Trump said he canceled the meeting due to Russia seizing Ukrainian naval ships and their crew. Shortly before Trump's tweet, he'd told journalists he expected the meeting at the G20 summit to go ahead.
US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of a weekend G20 summit, citing the crisis in Ukraine.
Trump tweeted the decision on Thursday after he departed Washington for the summit in Argentina.
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MIDDLE EAST
Saudi TV report, Houthi chief raise hopes for Yemen peace talks.
UN chief tempers hopes on Yemen as rebels back peace talks.
Russia takes aim at UN aid to Syrian rebel areas.
Washington says Astana process produced Syria 'stalemate'.
Report says Syria shot down Israeli war plane but Israel denies it.
Iran-backed Iraqi militia leader urges formal security role on border with Syria.
UK PM May open to meeting with Saudi Arabia's crown prince at G20: UK official.
ASIA
Trump's envoy 'tests all channels' with Afghan Taliban in bid to launch peace talks.
UK security firm G4S says five employees among 10 killed in Kabul attack.
China ‘will retaliate’ if US sanctions it over Xinjiang human rights.
Xi Jinping on charm offensive in Europe with cooperation calls to Spain, France and Germany.
South Korea orders Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate colonial-era forced laborers. South Korean court angers Japan with order to compensate wartime laborers.
Kashmir sees its deadliest year in about a decade.
Tamils back ousted Sri Lankan PM as pressure builds on president.
Three Philippine police officers jailed for teenager’s murder during Duterte’s drug war.
China halts work of gene editor He Jiankui in bid to rescue its scientific reputation.
AFRICA
Boko Haram kills three soldiers, overrun Nigerian army base.
Surge in Boko Haram attacks prompts call for more intl backing.
Tunisia says it broke up four militant cells, foiled attacks.
Thousands protest over Zimbabwe's economic crisis.
Despite sanctions South Sudan stays armed for war: report.
General strike in Burkina Faso over fuel prices hike.
Italy set to name Egyptian suspects over disappearance of student: sources.
Ebola outbreak in east Congo now world's second biggest.
EUROPE
Kremlin has no official information on Putin-Trump meeting cancellation.
Ukraine president asks Germany, NATO to send ships to Sea of Azov. Ukrainian leader calls on NATO to send warships after clash with Russia. Ukrainian leader says Putin wants his whole country, asks for NATO help.
EU condemns Russia ship seizure, but no new sanctions.
President cheers as Ukraine on cusp of church independence.
Russia is successfully ensuring its security, Putin says.
Angela Merkel to miss start of G20 summit after plane's technical difficulties.
Brexit deal good for global economy, Britain's May to tell G20.
Giulio Regeni: Italy names Egyptian agents as murder suspects.
AMERICAS
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress over Trump project in Russia.
Ex-FBI director Comey files action to quash Republican congressional subpoena.
US-Mexico border: Asylum seekers stuck in Tijuana.
U.S. trade restrictions have hit $369 billion of Chinese exports: monitoring group.
Colombia protest: Students threaten more mass rallies.
Violence, attacks on doctors plague Venezuela hospitals: doctors survey.
Mothers of Argentina's disappeared march against G20.
Canada sanctions 17 Saudi nationals over Khashoggi killing.
Another Canadian diplomat diagnosed with mysterious Cuba brain injury.
Canada hate crimes up 47% as Muslims, Jews and black people targeted.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Taliban calls Afghan government “impotent,” says negotiating with it is “a waste of time”.
German Taliban fighter on trial in Dusseldorf.
Family sues CIA to find body of post-9/11 detainee.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street edges down as tech, bank stocks weigh.
G20 members struggle for agreements ahead of Argentina summit.
Twist in Trump’s trade war: manufacturers are fleeing China, but just not for US shores.
Chinese company LinkSure hopes to deliver free worldwide satellite internet by 2026.