Rebuked by many, Saudi crown prince feted at G20 summit

OSAKA, Japan — For many he’s an international pariah, but you wouldn’t know it by the lavish reception Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received at the...

Alaska governor slashes university budget by $130 million

Trump, Xi to talk trade as economic titans jockey for edge

OSAKA, Japan — A trade war between two economic titans will face a critical junction Saturday, when President Donald Trump meets China’s Xi Jinping at a...

Florida governor signs felon voting bill

MIAMI — Florida felons will have to pay court-ordered financial obligations if they want their voting rights restored under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron...

Trump says he could meet North Korea’s Kim at DMZ

OSAKA, Japan — Eyeing a history-making photo opportunity, President Donald Trump on Saturday issued a Twitter invitation to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to join him...

G-20 leaders facing calls to protect growth, open trade

OSAKA, Japan — World leaders attending a Group of 20 summit in Japan that began Friday are clashing over the values that have served for decades...

In Japan, Trump eyes 2020 race while pushing allies on trade

OSAKA, Japan — With an eye on the race back home to challenge him, President Donald Trump opened his most consequential trip of the year Friday...

Malaysia plans to decriminalize drug use to battle addiction

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s government plans to drop criminal penalties for the possession and use of drugs in small quantities to battle addiction, but stressed...

Putin sees common aims, pushing Trump on arms pact at G-20

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin says he does not expect any breakthroughs at the Group of 20 summit in Japan starting Friday but hopes G-20...

Australia probes reports of citizen detained in North Korea

CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian government said Thursday it was “urgently seeking clarification” on reports that an Australian had been detained in North Korea, which the attorney-general described...