Run-up To G20 In South Africa Marred By Hosts Simmering Row With Us

Groups first summit on the continent, which opens on Saturday, comes at a febrile time in global politics The dispute between South Africa and the US over the Trump administrations decision to boycott the G20 in Johannesburg has continued, with South Africa objecting to a US plan for a junior embassy official to take part in the closing ceremony meant to mark the handover to the next summit, which will take place in Florida. The two-day summit, which opens on Saturday, comes at a febrile moment in global politics. The US has proposed a deal to end Russias invasion of Ukraine, which it agreed with Moscow or the EU.