U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Reuters: Trump calls first Putin meeting an 'honor', cites 'very good' talks
U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that it was an "honor" to meet him for the first time and said he looked forward to "positive things" in the relationship between the former Cold War rivals.
The face-to-face encounter between Trump and Putin at a Group of 20 summit in Germany was one of the most eagerly anticipated meetings between two leaders in years.
Trump promised a rapprochement with Moscow during his campaign for the presidency last year. But he has been unable to deliver on that pledge because his administration has been dogged by investigations into allegations of Russian meddling in the U.S. election and ties between his campaign team and Moscow.
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MIDDLE EAST
AP sources: US, Russia reach deal on Syria cease-fire.
Heavy regime bombardment reported near Damascus.
Major Islamic State counterattack in Mosul pushes back Iraqi army forces.
The Latest: US: Anti-IS strikes have killed 603 civilians.
'Qatar is rich enough to face threats of the blockade'.
Qatar crisis: Saudi-led bloc vows new measures.
Israel angered as UNESCO declares Hebron and two adjoined shrines to be Palestinian. UNESCO declares Hebron, West Bank, a world heritage site.
ASIA
Explosions in sky as Pyongyang celebrates ICBM launch.
Trump, Moon, Abe express support for added pressure on North Korea.
China says jump in North Korea trade just a blip. China hits back on Trump N Korea trade claim.
U.S. seeks funds tied to North Korea from eight big banks.
Beijing denounces U.S. B-1B bomber flight over South China Sea.
China's huge Liaoning aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong. China's first operational aircraft carrier Liaoning arrives in Hong Kong.
Chinese cinemagoers must watch propaganda clips before films.
AFRICA
Car bombs in Egypt's Sinai target soldiers, military says. 23 killed in car bomb attack at military checkpoint in Egypt's Sinai. Egypt: 26 soldiers killed in Sinai suicide attack.
Egypt's Foreign Minister blames Qatar for 'human suffering' in Syria, Libya.
Nigeria: Army warns separatists, says Nigeria will remain one.
Undocumented African migrants use Sudan to reach Libya.
Niger army kills 14 civilians mistaken for Boko Haram fighters.
OPEC mulls oil production caps for Libya, Nigeria.
FIFA suspends Sudan for 'government interference'.
EUROPE
Water cannon, torched cars: Protests rage in Hamburg for 2nd day as G20 summit kicks off.
German host tells G-20 leaders they must reach compromises.
EU countries decline to help Italy with Mediterranean refugee crisis.
Russia claims N. Korea launch not ICBM, objects to condemnation statement. Putin warns against 'losing cool' on North Korea.
U.S. taps ex-envoy to NATO Volker to resolve Ukraine crisis.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny released from Moscow prison.
UN: Cyprus talks 'end' without deal. Cyprus reunification talks collapse amid angry scenes.
UK's Johnson arrives in Middle East to help ease Qatar tension.
French magistrates probing posh party for Macron in Las Vegas.
AMERICAS
Trump, with Peña Nieto, 'absolutely' wants Mexico to fund border wall.
Trump’s leaks crackdown sends chills through national security world.
Federal judge turns back Hawaii's motion on Trump's travel ban.
28 dead in Acapulco, Mexico, prison riot.
Mexico government says NAFTA renegotiation to start on Aug 16.
Venezuela crisis: Maduro fails to convince Chavez fans.
US Senate Majority leader McConnell says a limited health-care bill is needed if Obamacare repeal dies.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamist recruiters in Germany 'go right for young people's hearts'.
Omar Khadr: Canada pays ex-Guantanamo detainee $8.1m.
Top US justice, intel officials visit Guantanamo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US Fed sees signs business investment to boost economy.
Tesla to build world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia.
Oil prices plunge nearly 3% as glut persists.
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