Key words : final day
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The Group of Seven leaders are holding a third day of talks in Britain on Sunday. The challenges posed by global warming will be the main focus of the final day of discussions.
The leaders will commit to increasing their financial contributions to help developing nations reduce their carbon emissions.
They are expected to agree on a plan to help such countries raise funds to accelerate infrastructure development, such as wind power generation and railways, as a measure against climate change.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a news conference on Sunday afternoon to announce the outcome of their discussions.
This is expected to include a commitment by the G7 leaders to provide one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses over the next year.
The leaders also agreed on Saturday on a new global infrastructure initiative for low- and middle-income countries to counter China's Belt and Road initiative.
The White House says the G7 and other like-minded partners will help infrastructure development in Latin America, Africa, the Indo-Pacific, and other regions in a transparent, sustainable and environment-friendly manner.
China has cautioned the G7 leaders. A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in London posted a comment on its website, saying that "world affairs should be handled through consultation by all countries. The days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone."
Key words : moon suga
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South Korea's presidential office says President Moon Jae-in had a brief conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide at the venue of the Group of Seven Summit in Britain.
The presidential office says Moon came across Suga on Saturday, as Moon was invited to the G7 summit as a guest.
The office reports that the two leaders said they were glad to see each other.
It was the first time for them to exchange words in person since Suga took office last September, although they spoke over the phone briefly that month.
Japan's Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Okada Naoki, who is traveling with Suga, told reporters that Moon approached Suga and they exchanged greetings very briefly.
The brief encounter took place as bilateral relations are strained over issues such as wartime labor and those referred to as comfort women.
Key words : suga macron
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Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on closer cooperation in security, technology, and North Korea.
The two leaders met for about half an hour on Saturday after the second-day of discussions at the Group of Seven Summit in Britain.
During the meeting, Suga welcomed France's stronger engagement in the Indo-Pacific region including deployment of military vessels there. He sought stronger ties with France in the region. Macron agreed.
They also agreed to promote partnership in green energy and other cutting-edge technologies, as well as on North Korea and other regional issues.
Suga thanked Macron for planning to take part in the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next month. He asked the French President to cooperate for the success of the upcoming Tokyo Games and the Paris Games in 2024. Macron expressed his support for holding the Tokyo Games and said he looks forward to the opening ceremony.
Key words : suga biden support
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The US president has expressed support for the Japanese prime minister's commitment to the upcoming Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Joe Biden and Suga Yoshihide spoke one-on-one in Cornwall, Britain, on Saturday. They are currently attending a Group of Seven summit there.
Suga said his government will take every possible preventive measure to make sure the Games are safe and secure from the coronavirus.
Biden told the prime minister that he supports him.
Suga also said the G7 leaders should send a strong message in their joint communique.
The prime minister suggested that he and Biden should work together to spearhead the discussions leading up to the statement's release. Biden agreed.
The leaders also agreed on the importance of a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" and the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Key words : G7 myanmar democracy
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Protesters have gathered at the site of the Group of Seven summit in Cornwall, Britain, calling for action to save democracy in Myanmar.
Several hundred Myanmar residents in Britain and their supporters took part in the demonstration on Saturday in the port town of Falmouth, where the international media center is located.
The protesters marched with placards, calling for G7 leaders to take concrete action for democracy and freedom in Myanmar.
A 21-year-old student from Myanmar said that he wants the leaders not only to discuss the situation, but to act on it.
He added that if democracy is forgotten, the military will advance its control and more citizens will pay the price.
A Myanmar woman who lives in London expressed her anger, saying that the G7 statement does not suffice in the face of a worsening situation in Myanmar, and that action is needed.
She went on to say that the current situation has to be reversed, but she is disappointed by the international response.
Key words : myanmar Zaw armed group
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Myanmar's military has accused some of the country's ethnic armed groups of training citizens who protest against its rule.
Pro-democracy forces in Myanmar announced last month that they had created what they called a "People's Defence Force" to protect civilians from the military crackdown on protesters against the February 1 coup.
In a news conference on Saturday, military spokesperson Zaw Min Tun said authorities identified at least three ethnic armed groups that had provided training to what he described as "terrorists."
He added the information came from those who had been detained.
The spokesperson said the lessons they provided on the use of explosives have led to the destruction of public buildings.
He suggested the military may take countermeasures.
About 20 ethnic minority armed groups exist in Myanmar.
Some of them have been assisting citizens protesting the junta and fighting against the military.
The military could step up airstrikes in the areas where armed groups are thought to be training citizens.
Key words : moscow non-work
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Moscow's mayor has announced that June 15 to 19 will be non-working days to tackle a resurgence in coronavirus cases in the Russian capital.
Infection rates in Russia had been on the decline since the end of last year. But they began to rise again this month. On Saturday, the country's daily tally of new infections topped 13,000 for the first time in four months.
Moscow has the highest number of cases in Russia. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin expressed a sense of urgency on Saturday, saying the activities of tourists and residents are increasing as the summer tourism season has begun.
He also announced emergency responses to counter the situation.
Most private companies in the city will have to provide non-working days for five days starting Tuesday while still paying wages. Restaurants and bars have to close by 11 p.m. for nine days through June 20.
The Russian government has approved four coronavirus vaccines, including Sputnik V. But the country's inoculation rate remains at 12 percent, partly due to persistent concerns about the safety of vaccines.
Sobyanin is also urging residents to get vaccinated during the non-working period.
Key words : saudi limit
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The government of Saudi Arabia says the annual Muslim pilgrimage, or hajj, will be restricted to its own citizens and residents for the second year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The pilgrimage gives Saudi Arabia the chance to earn foreign currency, as it draws more than two million Muslims from across the globe.
But the Saudi government announced Saturday that this year's hajj, which will begin in next month, will be limited to no more than 60,000 people from within the kingdom. It also says only those who have been vaccinated will be able to take part.
The kingdom says they've considered the country's situation where variants of the virus have been confirmed.
Key words : saudi currency
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The government of Saudi Arabia says the annual Muslim pilgrimage, or hajj, will be restricted to its own citizens and residents for the second year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The pilgrimage gives Saudi Arabia the chance to earn foreign currency, as it draws more than two million Muslims from across the globe.
But the Saudi government announced Saturday that this year's hajj, which will begin in next month, will be limited to no more than 60,000 people from within the kingdom. It also says only those who have been vaccinated will be able to take part.
The kingdom says they've considered the country's situation where variants of the virus have been confirmed.
Key words : transgender
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Weightlifting's international governing body has confirmed that New Zealand transgender lifter Laurel Hubbard has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
The 43-year-old athlete is seventh in the women's over-87-kilogram category on the Absolute Ranking List issued by the International Weightlifting Federation.
Hubbard has yet to go through procedures required by her country's Olympic Committee before her ticket to the Tokyo Games is formalized. If she officially qualifies, she will be the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics.
Hubbard underwent a sex-change surgery in 2013 after going public about being a transgender.
She won the silver medal in women's over 90-kilogram division at the 2017 world championships and was sixth in the newly-created women's over-87-kilogram category in 2019.
Guidelines by the International Olympic Committee issued in 2015 state that transgender athlete can compete in women's events provided their level of testosterone, a male hormone, is below a set level for at least 12 months prior to their first competition.
Key words : space 28 million
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A bidder has won a ticket to space with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the first crewed flight by his company Blue Origin. The winning bid was 28 million dollars.
The rocket and a capsule, developed by Blue Origin, will be launched on July 20. Bezos and his younger brother will be on board.
The capsule has six seats, one of which was put on auction. The live online auction on Saturday ran up to 28 million dollars.
The proceeds will be donated to Blue Origin's foundation, Club for the Future, which promotes science and technology education for children.
The firm says the name of the winning bidder will be released in a few weeks.
The reusable rocket and capsule will reach an altitude of about 100 kilometers, crossing the internationally recognized boundary with space.
The passenger will be able to experience about three minutes of weightlessness before returning to earth.
The company says it will take about 11 minutes from launch to landing.
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