G20 Summit Starts With Dissension Among Numerous Leaders

G20 leaders pose for a family photo during the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

BBC: G20 Buenos Aires: Rifts laid bare as world leaders meet

World leaders have sat down for the opening session of their annual G20 summit, with any number of disputes and disagreements on the table.

Host president, Argentina's Mauricio Macri, said the solution was "dialogue, dialogue and dialogue" and called for a clear message of shared responsibility.

But US President Donald Trump has already cancelled meeting Russia's Vladimir Putin over Ukraine.

And huge differences loom on climate change, trade and the Khashoggi affair.

The G20, made up of 19 of the world's most industrialised nations plus the EU, accounts for 85% of the world's economic output and two-thirds of the world's population.

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WNU Editor: This is not going to be a normal G20 Summit, starting with how the Saudi Crown Prince is being sidelined .... Saudi Crown Prince sidelined in G20 family photo (Reuters).

More News On Dissension Among Leaders At The G20 Summit

High tension G20 opens, dominated by Trump quarrels -- AFP
U.S.-China dispute casts shadow as world leaders gather in Argentina -- Reuters
White House, Kremlin clash on plans for Trump-Putin chat -- Politico
Theresa May says her talks with Mohammed bin Salman will go ahead, as other nations shun Saudi crown prince -- The Independent
A look at the top issues at the G-20 summit in Argentina -- FOX News/AP

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