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Brexit poses threat to global economy as G7 backs remain
A declaration by the Group of Seven says a Brexit will pose a real threat to the global economy.A declaration by the Group of Seven says a Brexit will pose a real threat to the global economy.
G7 says 'global growth is our urgent priority'
After a two-day summit in central Japan, the Group of Seven industrial powers pledged on Friday to seek strong global growth.After a two-day summit in central Japan, the Group of Seven industrial powers pledged on Friday to seek strong global growth.
G7 leaders express concern for emerging economies
Euronews correspondent James Franey reports from Ise-Shima, where Group of Seven (G7) leaders have voiced concern about emerging economies at the summit in…Euronews correspondent James Franey reports from Ise-Shima, where Group of Seven (G7) leaders have voiced concern about emerging economies at the summit in…
Japan jumpstarts G7: Britain expected to push Brexit agenda
The global economy, foreign policy and refugees... Just some of the topics on the agenda at the G7 summit in Japan.The global economy, foreign policy and refugees... Just some of the topics on the agenda at the G7 summit in Japan.
G7 leaders visit Japanese holy shrine ahead of summit
Economics, refugees and security top G7 agenda Japan’s primary concern – Chinese assertiveness Hiroshima visit next on Obama itinerary World leaders have been welcomed by Japanese Prime MinisterEconomics, refugees and security top G7 agenda Japan’s primary concern – Chinese assertiveness Hiroshima visit next on Obama itinerary World leaders have been welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister
G7 agenda includes steel, the Yen, Russia and Brexit
Fixing the world economy, tackling the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, and boosting global trade.Fixing the world economy, tackling the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, and boosting global trade.
Ceremonial dance at the Itsukushima Shrine
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations enjoyed a traditional Japanese dance on Sunday evening at one of Japan’s holiestForeign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations enjoyed a traditional Japanese dance on Sunday evening at one of Japan’s holiest
John Kerry lays flowers at Hiroshima memorial
John Kerry paid his respects to the victims of the 1945 American nuclear attack on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Monday. By doing so he becameJohn Kerry paid his respects to the victims of the 1945 American nuclear attack on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Monday. By doing so he became
G7 foreign ministers meet in Hiroshima, Japan
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations (G-7)are meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Sunday and Monday. Japan isForeign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations (G-7)are meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Sunday and Monday. Japan is
G7 fossil-fuel pledge: what's the plan?
The G7 members have agreed to phase out the use of fossil fuels by the year 2100, according to proposals outlined in June 2015. They share this goalThe G7 members have agreed to phase out the use of fossil fuels by the year 2100, according to proposals outlined in June 2015. They share this goal
Has Barack Obama taken up smoking again?
Is the pressure starting to tell on the US president? Barack Obama informed the world that he had given up smoking in 2011 after 30 years. But aIs the pressure starting to tell on the US president? Barack Obama informed the world that he had given up smoking in 2011 after 30 years. But a
G7 shows no let up on Russia sanctions
On the second and final day of the G7 summit in Germany, world leaders took time out for their now traditional “family photo.” Missing from the lineOn the second and final day of the G7 summit in Germany, world leaders took time out for their now traditional “family photo.” Missing from the line
G7 leaders discuss Ukraine, climate change and the threat from radical extremism at Germany summit
The first working day of the G7 summit in Germany has led to some financial pledges and firm commitments. Climate change and the threat posed by radical extremism were discussed by the leaders of theThe first working day of the G7 summit in Germany has led to some financial pledges and firm commitments. Climate change and the threat posed by radical extremism were discussed by the leaders of the
Russia says G7 "held hostage" by Ukrainian government
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine deliberately escalated fighting in the east of the country ahead of the G7 Summit taking place inRussian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Ukraine deliberately escalated fighting in the east of the country ahead of the G7 Summit taking place in
Going Deutsch: climate change and radical extremism are on the agenda at the G7 summit in Germany
Angela Merkel is pushing for concrete results at today's first working session of the G7 summit. The German Chancellor wants fellow world leaders to limit temperature rises to within two degrees of prAngela Merkel is pushing for concrete results at today's first working session of the G7 summit. The German Chancellor wants fellow world leaders to limit temperature rises to within two degrees of pr
G7 leaders take a tough line against Russia at Alpine summit
Leaders attending the G7 summit in Bavaria have vowed to maintain a tough stance against Russia. At the end of day one of the two day meeting theyLeaders attending the G7 summit in Bavaria have vowed to maintain a tough stance against Russia. At the end of day one of the two day meeting they
Protesters block road to G7 summit
About 200 people rallied in the Bavarian mountain town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Sunday and tried to march towards the Elmau Castle where a G7About 200 people rallied in the Bavarian mountain town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Sunday and tried to march towards the Elmau Castle where a G7
World leaders set out agenda for G7
The leaders of the world’s top industrialised nations are gathered in Bavaria for the G7 summit where the Ukraine conflict has been high on theThe leaders of the world’s top industrialised nations are gathered in Bavaria for the G7 summit where the Ukraine conflict has been high on the
Obama and Merkel cheers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes President Barack Obama. The two leaderGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes President Barack Obama. The two leader
Ukraine tops G7 agenda as leaders arrive
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has topped the agenda as the leaders of the world’s richest countries gathered for the annual G7 summit. The GermanThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine has topped the agenda as the leaders of the world’s richest countries gathered for the annual G7 summit. The German
Germany: Protesters clash with police in Bavaria ahead of G7 summit
At least 3,500 demonstraters are in the German town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to demand action from G7 leaders, who are due to meet on Sunday, on a number of issues including climate change, poverty aAt least 3,500 demonstraters are in the German town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to demand action from G7 leaders, who are due to meet on Sunday, on a number of issues including climate change, poverty a
Activists call on G7 summit to be more than hot air
Over 30,000 activists have been gathering in Munich since Thursday, urging G7 leaders meeting Sunday to take real action on the world's most pressing issues - from poverty to climate change and the waOver 30,000 activists have been gathering in Munich since Thursday, urging G7 leaders meeting Sunday to take real action on the world's most pressing issues - from poverty to climate change and the wa
Over 20,000 activists protest in Munich against weekend G7 summit
More than 20,000 protesters gathered in the German city of Munich on Thursday against a G7 summit that will be held in the region this weekend.More than 20,000 protesters gathered in the German city of Munich on Thursday against a G7 summit that will be held in the region this weekend.
Security stepped up in Bavaria ahead of G7 summit
Security is being stepped up in southern Bavaria, ahead of the G7 summit. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be hosting the heads of the Group ofSecurity is being stepped up in southern Bavaria, ahead of the G7 summit. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be hosting the heads of the Group of
Reviving global growth tops agenda at G7 talks in Dresden
G7 finance ministers and central bank bosses are getting down to business in the German city of Dresden. They are meeting to discuss how to reviveG7 finance ministers and central bank bosses are getting down to business in the German city of Dresden. They are meeting to discuss how to revive
John Kerry reassures G7 powers on Iran nuclear deal
The G7 powers discuss the looming Iran nuclear deal amid fears the US Congress may throw a spanner in the works.The G7 powers discuss the looming Iran nuclear deal amid fears the US Congress may throw a spanner in the works.
G7 foreign ministers have 'world peace' top of their agenda
A meeting of G7 foreign ministers in the German city of Lübeck gets down to business today focusing on world conflicts. Those taking part representA meeting of G7 foreign ministers in the German city of Lübeck gets down to business today focusing on world conflicts. Those taking part represent
Cracks appear despite united front by G7 leaders
After threatening Moscow with further sanctions over the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the G7 leaders will come face to face with Russian PresidentAfter threatening Moscow with further sanctions over the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the G7 leaders will come face to face with Russian President
Talk is of absent friends at G7 as Russia comes under fire
Russia is at the heart of discussions at the latest G7 meeting, but is the absent member, sent to detention and barred from attending because of itsRussia is at the heart of discussions at the latest G7 meeting, but is the absent member, sent to detention and barred from attending because of its
G7 leaders arrive for summit
Leaders of the world’s major economies have arrived in Brussels for the G7 Summit, which will focus on the crisis in Ukraine. The US and otherLeaders of the world’s major economies have arrived in Brussels for the G7 Summit, which will focus on the crisis in Ukraine. The US and other