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Biden and Xi hash out 'real progress' at rare talks DW 11/16/2023

Biden and Xi had a rare face-to-face meeting during the APEC summit.

Biden said talks with Xi made "real progress." [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping Pledge To Stabilize Fraught Relations In Face-To-Face Meeting

President Biden and President Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, discussing the need to stabilize relations and prevent conflicts.

Xi emphasized the importance of understanding and communication between the two leaders and expressed that turning their back on each other is not an option.

Biden is expected to urge China to use its influence over Iran to prevent escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict. [ more ]

Washington Post

Whiplash in China as state media does U-turn on U.S.

State-controlled Chinese media reports on positive talks between Xi Jinping and President Biden, surprising Chinese social media users.

The meeting aimed to ease tensions and restore stronger lines of communication between the two countries.

Progress was made on transnational issues such as climate talks and counternarcotics cooperation. [ more ]

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Biden and Xi Reach Agreement on Curbing Fentanyl and Repairing Military Dialogue

Biden and Xi Jinping vow to stabilize their relationship

Agreements made on combating illegal fentanyl and reopening military ties

Deep differences remain on economic competition and global security threats [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Biden and Xi, meeting in Silicon Valley, promise to work to avoid U.S.-China conflict

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Silicon Valley and pledged to prevent tensions between the two countries from escalating into war.

The meeting was the first time the two leaders have spoken since November 2022, and they plan to restore military-to-military communications and crack down on the export of fentanyl.

Biden also seeks China's help with the conflicts in Russia and Ukraine, as well as the global effort to combat climate change. [ more ]

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San Francisco

Lush, private Bay Area estate is site for Xi-Biden meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping will have one-on-one talks in a historic country house and museum in California

The location for the meeting was chosen to provide privacy and allow for an intimate conversation between the two leaders

The estate features a mansion and a formal garden and is currently closed to the public for holiday decorations [ more ]

Washington Post

China's Xi, in need of a win, appears ready to engage with Biden

Xi Jinping is facing a vulnerable moment in his leadership.

Xi needs the meeting with Biden to show his leadership and ease tensions. [ more ]

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Very significant': Xi-Biden meet could help lower tensions, say analysts

China and the US want to improve their working relationship

Meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden is a positive signal

China's messaging after the meeting suggests tensions may be lowering over Taiwan [ more ]

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US Elections

Trump and DeSantis Meet for First Time Since Bruising Primary

Trump and DeSantis met for the first time post-primary, focusing on fundraising and political ambitions, despite past tensions. [ more ]

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UK news

Liz Truss says Queen told her to pace yourself' but admits she didn't listen

Late Queen Elizabeth II advised Liz Truss to 'pace yourself' as prime minister, warning of the aging effects of the role.

Despite the advice, Truss admits in her new book that she did not take the Queen's advice to heart during their last meeting. [ more ]

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UK news

Brianna Ghey's mother planning to meet parents of daughter's killer

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey plans to meet with the parents of her daughter's killers.

She does not blame the parents and wants to understand their perspective.

Brianna's mother also shared that her daughter originally wanted to be called Britney. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

UK news

Reason why King Charles and Harry's meeting was so short revealed

Prince Harry's first face-to-face meeting with his father, King Charles, in nearly a year was short because the King was tired after a medical procedure.

Prince Harry was respectful of his father's treatment and understood the need for a brief meeting. [ more ]

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US politics

CNN Anchor Calls It Glaring' Johnson Not Joined by McConnell After Intense' WH Meeting: Can't Even Stand at a Podium Together'

Democratic and Republican congressional leaders met at the White House to discuss funding for Ukraine and border issues.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) took a different stance from other leaders, refusing to support a spending package for Ukraine and border funding. [ more ]

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UK politics

Starmer urged to suspend councillors at meeting that heard Israel comments

Pressure on Keir Starmer to suspend councillors who attended meeting where antisemitic remarks were made.

Labour candidate Graham Jones already suspended, calls for suspension of others who failed to criticise remarks. [ more ]

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3 months ago

UK politics

Labour to hold crunch talks on future of 28bn green investment plan

Labour officials are discussing the future of the party's 28bn green investment plan.

Keir Starmer may drop the plan if it is likely to damage the party in an election campaign. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Biden met with chairman of Chinese energy firm Hunter did business with in 2017, ex-associate testifies

President Biden met with the chairman of a Chinese energy firm that Hunter Biden sought to create a joint venture with in 2017.

The meeting took place at the Four Seasons in Washington DC and Joe Biden attended the meeting for a short period of time. [ more ]

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Europe news

Pope and Argentine President Appear to Find Some Common Ground

President of Argentina, Javier Milei, met with Pope Francis in a cordial meeting to strengthen relations and address the economic crisis in the country.

Both leaders also discussed international conflicts and the commitment to peace among nations. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe news

David Cameron meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine in first visit as foreign secretary

David Cameron visits Ukraine in his first overseas trip as foreign secretary.

Cameron jokes about disagreements with Boris Johnson and expresses support for Ukrainian president.

Cameron promises continued moral, diplomatic, economic, and military support to Ukraine. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

More Information Revealed on Dodgers' Meeting With Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a meeting with free agent Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium on December 1, 2023.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed the meeting, sparking debate and speculation about Ohtani's potential signing with the team. [ more ]

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Paul Bowles in Tangier - The Paris Review

The author feels uneasy during a taxi ride in Morocco due to stories of kidnapping and takes a longer route than necessary.

The author meets Paul Bowles at the American School's entranceway in Morocco. [ more ]

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