More than 200 people arrested during Paris protests: police
More than 200 people have been arrested after a day of clashes between protesters and police in central Paris, local authorities said.
Trump confirms meeting with China’s Xi on Saturday
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will have a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday to discuss trade after the close of the G20 summit in Argentina.
Protesters set building on fire near Arc de Triomphe in Paris: Reuters witness
A building was set on fire by protesters on a major avenue near the Arc de Triomphe in central Paris, a Reuters witness said.
Unrest in Paris forces closure of at least 19 metro stations: BFM TV
At least 19 metro stations in central Paris were closed on Saturday as violent clashes between “yellow vest” protesters and riot police spread across the French capital as night fell, BFM TV reported.
French police clash with ‘yellow vest’ protesters in Paris, 169 arrested
More than 65 people were injured and almost 170 people arrested in central Paris on Saturday after violent clashes between police and “yellow vest” protesters, in a third weekend of nationwide demonstrations against high living costs.
Protesters stole assault rifle from police vehicle in central Paris: police union sources
Protesters have stolen an assault rifle from a police vehicle in central Paris, two police union officials told Reuters.
G20 expected to back trade body reform ahead of Trump, Xi talks
Global leaders were expected to back an overhaul of the world body that regulates international trade disputes at a summit on Saturday, delegates said, ahead of high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aime…
Saudi Crown Prince meets Italy’s Prime Minister on the sidelines of G20
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman met Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina, Saudi state TV reported on Saturday. Saudi TV released a video of Prince Mohammed greeting Conte and talking to him, but g…
Merkel, Macron press Putin to free Ukrainian sailors
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel pressed Russian Vladimir Putin to release Ukrainian sailors who were seized along with their ships by Russia last month, Putin’s spokesman said.
Former President George H.W. Bush dies; oversaw end of Cold War
Tributes to former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, who died at the age of 94, poured in from around the world on Saturday as global leaders honored him for his role in helping to end the Cold War and reduce the danger of nuclear annihilation.
