U.S. President Donald Trump walks to give a speech at the American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Austin, Texas, January 19, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Reuters: White House unveils list of leaders to meet with President Trump at forum in Davos
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will hold a series of meetings with various world leaders when he heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week, the White House said.
Among the leaders he will meet with include Iraqi President Barham Salih, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Swiss Confederation President Simonetta Sommaruga and Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Regional government. Reuters previously reported as well that Trump also intends to meet with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
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ASIA
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Bangladesh sentences 10 Islamists to death for 2001 bombing.
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India moves to seek closer military ties with Sri Lanka.
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China struggles in new diplomatic role, trying to return Rohingya to Myanmar.
China to ban single-use plastic bags and straws.
AFRICA
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Libya's warring factions urged to support ceasefire from global powers at Berlin summit.
World powers agree to strengthen arms embargo in Libya’s war.
Suicide bomber kills nine civilians in western Chad.
Jihadists attack key aid facility in northeast Nigeria.
Pompeo expresses outrage over death of US citizen jailed in Egypt.
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EUROPE
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Boris Johnson’s Brexit bill hits last-minute hiccup.
Putin sends his constitutional proposals to Parliament.
EU foreign ministers discuss next steps for Libya.
Bodies of Ukrainian victims of Iran plane crash returned home among emotional scenes at Kiev airport.
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Norway government collapses over IS spouse repatriation spat.
French police video of officer hitting protester sparks inquiry.
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AMERICAS
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