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G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite U.S. boycott and opposition
World leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies broke with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa on Saturday despite opposition from the Uni...

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Trump administration reverses, wants to join G20 summit: South African president
G20 Summit: Bloc breaks tradition, ignores US pressure in South Africa; sends clear message to Trump
G20 leaders meet in South Africa seeking agreement, despite US boycott
G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders' declaration ahead of the weekend summit in Johannesburg, in which several of the top agenda items are about climate change.

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Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US
Africa's first G20 summit opens with an ambitious agenda and a US boycott
White House hits out at South African leader for 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20
“The United States is a member of the G20, they are an original member of the G20, so they have the right to be here,” Ramaphosa said.

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South African president says US now wants to reverse its boycott and join the G20 summit
US representative will attend G20 handover in South Africa but won't take part in talks
AFP on MSN

G20 threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warn

The G20's role in fixing economic crises is threatened by geopolitical fractures and competition, leaders warned Saturday at a summit in South Africa boycotted by the United States.

Out of order: South Africa blocks United States embassy's bid to attend G20 closing ceremony

South Africa's government has decisively rejected the United States' attempt to send a junior diplomat to the G20 Leaders' Summit, emphasising the importance of high-level representation in such a prestigious event.
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South Africa Marks US Absent, Blocks Embassy’s Bid to Attend G20 Closing Ceremony

SA has marked the US absent and blocked the embassy’s bid to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit closing ceremony, citing the importance of protocol and ceremony.
The Mail & Guardian

Breaking with G20 custom, world leaders adopt declaration at start of annual summit

The US, which takes over the G20 presidency next year, had demanded that no formal declaration should be issued. It also requested that its acting ambassador, Marc Dillard, be allowed to participate in the handover ceremony at the end of the summit.
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