Bracing for Russian military exercise, Lithuania puts up a border fence
Lithuania has began constructing a two-meter high wire fence along its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad ahead of military exercises Moscow is planning to hold there in September.
EU, China fail to agree on steel, trade dumping at summit
The European Union and China failed on Friday to reach agreement on the problem of steel overcapacity and the EU's stance toward Chinese dumping, despite "narrowing differences".
Putin says U.S. missile systems in Alaska, South Korea challenge Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that elements of a U.S. anti-missile system in Alaska and South Korea were a challenge to Russia and that Moscow had no choice but to build up its own forces in response.
U.S. sanctions more, including Russians, over North Korea arms
The United States on Thursday blacklisted nine companies and government institutions, including two Russian firms, and three people for their support of North Korea's weapons programs.
Ahead of Trump decision, China says it will stick to Paris climate deal
China said on Thursday it will stick to the Paris climate deal as the world awaited an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on whether to keep the United States in the global pact to fight climate change.
U.S. did not forewarn EU on climate deal: spokeswoman
The European Union's executive has not been forewarned about a possible U.S. withdrawal from the global deal on fighting climate change, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
China, EU to announce joint climate plans, support for Paris deal
European and Chinese leaders will on Friday voice strong support for the Paris climate accord and present a series of joint plans to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Trump's loss is Li's gain as Berlin rolls out red carpet for China's PM
China's Prime Minister Li Keqiang arrived in Berlin on Wednesday at the start of a European tour, poised to jump into the global climate change leadership gap left by U.S. President Donald Trump's impending withdrawal from the Paris climate pact.
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