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November 29, 2018

Trump cancels meeting with Putin as he heads to G-20 summit

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he headed to the Group of 20 Nations summit Thursday, citing Russia's seizure of Ukrainian vessels as a source of tension in a relationship he has fostered in the face of criticism.

November 29, 2018

Mexican crime data may undercut migrant caravan asylum claims: 'You don't pick and choose'

Thousands of Hondurans have made the treacherous trip through Mexico to the southern U.S. border, saying they are fleeing gang violence, but some immigration experts say Mexican crime data may undermine their case for asylum -- with the caravan passing through several states with lower murder rates than many U.S. cities.

November 29, 2018

The Latest: WH says informal talks for Turkey, S Korea

The Latest on President Donald Trump and the G-20 summit (all times local): 2:45 p.m. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Donald Trump will speak informally with the leaders of Turkey and South Korea at the Group of 20 summit in Argentina rather than in formal meetings.

November 29, 2018

The Latest: UN official criticizes US's Syria funding policy

The Latest on developments in and related to Syria (all times local): 5:10 p.m.

November 29, 2018

World leaders arriving to pivotal G-20 summit in Argentina

World leaders began arriving in Buenos Aires on Thursday for the summit of the globe's largest economies, with attention expected to focus on issues including a trade war between the United States and China, a new North American trade deal and the conflict in Ukraine.

November 29, 2018

Taliban attack in Kabul killed 6, including British national

A brazen Taliban attack that targeted the Kabul offices of a British security company killed five of its staffers, including a British national, the company said Thursday.

November 28, 2018

UN chief: G-20 leaders need bolder action at critical time

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has a message for leaders of the 20 major economic powers ahead of this week's summit: Take stronger leadership and bolder action to tackle critical problems from climate change to inequality at a time the world is facing "a crisis of confidence."

November 28, 2018

Argentina judge acts on complaint against Saudi prince

An Argentine judge took initial action Wednesday to consider a request from Human Rights Watch to prosecute Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for alleged crimes against humanity.

November 28, 2018

The Family Circle of Separation: What are the laws on minors and human trafficking at the border?

The Trump administration has pointed to a 20-year-old court agreement known as the Flores Settlement and a 10-year-old human trafficking law to explain the current climate.

November 28, 2018

Brazil withdraws offer to host UN climate change conference

Brazil has withdrawn its offer to host a large U.N. conference on climate change next year, the foreign ministry said Wednesday, in a move that environmental groups said put into question Brazil's commitment to reducing carbon emissions.