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Biden Heads To Europe To Convince Allies The United States Has Their Backs

Biden is heading out on his first trip abroad — as president — but he's met most of the world leaders he will talk with in Europe before, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Biden Heads To Europe To Convince Allies The United States Has Their Backs

Biden wants to rebuild relations with allies, but some of his old friends in Europe have grown weary after the last four years.

Biden Heads To Europe To Convince Allies The United States Has Their Backs

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Monday

From The Queen To Putin, Here's What Biden Has Planned For His Trip To Europe

President Biden is set to spend eight days in Europe, first meeting allies and partners in the U.K. and Brussels, and then meeting his Russian counterpart in Geneva. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

From The Queen To Putin, Here's What Biden Has Planned For His Trip To Europe

President Biden will be in Europe for eight days, first meeting with allies and partners at the G7 and NATO summits. And then, he'll square off with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva.

Wednesday

In Landmark Ruling, Court Says Japan's Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Is Unconstitutional

Supporters celebrate the district court's ruling on Japan's same-sex marriage ban with a flag reading "unconstitutional decision" in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, on Wednesday. STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Asia

In Landmark Ruling, Court Says Japan's Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Is Unconstitutional

Advocates hope the decision will set a precedent for marriage equality lawsuits now pending across the country, and help pave the way for same-sex marriage in Japan — the only G-7 nation without it.

Sunday

Trump Walks Back Statements On China; White House Walks Them Forward

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and President Trump participate in a G-7 working session. Trump is in Biarritz, France, for the G-7 summit of the world's biggest economic powers. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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World

Trump Walks Back Statements On China; White House Walks Them Forward

The president said he was having second thoughts after hiking tariffs on Chinese goods and threatening to force U.S. companies out of China. The White House said his comments were misinterpreted.

Wednesday

Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7; Moscow Wants Talks To Continue

President Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday. He said that Russia should be allowed back into the G-7. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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World

Trump Says Russia Should Be Allowed Into G-7; Moscow Wants Talks To Continue

"I think it's much more appropriate to have Russia in," President Trump told reporters. In Russia, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said discussions should move from the media "to the expert level."

Monday

Stung By Trump At G-7, Allies Look For Better Outcome At NATO Summit

Air Force One waits after landing in Bagotville, Canada, in June. At the G-7 meeting there, President Trump threw traditional U.S. allies into disarray over his trade and security policies. Lars Hagberg/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Stung By Trump At G-7, Allies Look For Better Outcome At NATO Summit

President Trump is heading to Brussels for a NATO summit this week. The alliance wants to present a united front, but Trump has complained that other members are not spending enough on defense.

Stung By Trump At G-7, Allies Look For Better Outcome At NATO Summit

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Saturday

Friday

In Europe, World Leaders Try To Change Trump's Mind On Climate Change

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May hold discussions during the G-7 summit in Taormina, Italy, on Friday. Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung via Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

In Europe, World Leaders Try To Change Trump's Mind On Climate Change

It was eight against one, at a table in Italy on Friday: Six heads of state and two EU representatives, arguing with the U.S. president about the urgency of committing to the Paris climate accord.

Monday

Sunday

Obama At G-7: West Must Stand Up To 'Russian Aggression'

President Obama drinks a beer as he sits between men dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes during a visit to the village of Kruen, southern Germany, on Sunday, prior to the G-7 summit. Markus Schreiber/AP hide caption

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Obama At G-7: West Must Stand Up To 'Russian Aggression'

The president arrived in Bavaria for the summit, where Western leaders are due to discuss the situation in Ukraine and how to prevent Greece from defaulting on its sovereign debt.