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India is to make a bid to host its first ever G20 meet

India is set to make a strong bid to host its first ever G20 meet, seven years after the group began to play an active role in shaping international economic policy following the 2008 financial crisis.

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China takes over G20 presidency on Dec.1

China will host the 2016 Group of Twenty (G20) summit in the eastern city of Hangzhou from Sept. 4 to 5, and formally take over the presidency of G20 on Dec. 1, 2015.

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G20 summit outcome positive for global economic recovery

The G20 summit concluded here Monday with broad consensus on ways of achieving inclusive and robust growth of the global economy, which is still recuperating from the impact of the 2008 financial crisis.

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G20 leaders pledge further actions to boost economic recovery

​The Group of 20 (G20) leaders called for more collective actions here on Monday to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth that can benefit all.

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China to host 2016 G20 summit amid high expectations

China will host the 2016 Group of Twenty (G20) summit in the eastern city of Hangzhou, best known for its scenic West Lake, on Sept. 4-5, President Xi Jinping announced here Monday.

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G20 leaders pledge further actions to boost economic recovery

​The Group of 20 (G20) leaders urged in a communique here on Monday on further collective actions to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is inclusive and creating more and better quality jobs.

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At G20 summit, pro-growth, anti-terror measures high on agenda

​The leaders of the G20 members meet here on Sunday to discuss ways to better fulfill the group's mandate of promoting strong, balanced and sustainable growth.

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Xi urges BRICS countries to cement confidence in growth

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries to strengthen confidence in growth and boost coordination within the emerging-market bloc so as to jointly cope with global challenges.

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Xi, Putin meet at G20 summit, renewing pledges on cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing extensive cooperation between their two countries.

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Brazilian Finance Minister cancels participation in G20 at last minute

​Brazil's Minister of Finance Joaquim Levy hastily cancelled his participation at the G20 Summit starting Thursday in Turkey, where all the finance ministers from the top 20 economies in the world gathered to have a meeting.

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G20 meeting ends with 2 percent global economic growth target

​A Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers and central bank governors wrapped up their two days of meeting here Tuesday with a target of two percent of global economic growth by 2018.

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G20 leaders upbeat about breathing new life into world economy amid concerns

​The G20 leaders said here Sunday that they remain confident about raising their collective GDP by more than 2 percent by 2018 despite renewed risks in global economy.

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Back to business as Putin exits G20 summit early

​Russian President Vladimir Putin made an early exit from G20 leaders' summit in Brisbane on Sunday, saying he needed rest and had to get back to work in Moscow on Monday.

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New Zealand PM to discuss economic concerns with G20 leaders

​New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said Friday he will be gauging concerns over the international economy when he attends the G20 Leaders Summit as a guest of the host country Australia this weekend.

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Black Hawk helicopters used in Australian G20 military exercises

​The Australian military staged another G20 exercise in Brisbane early Monday morning featuring speed boats, Black Hawk helicopters and personnel firing blanks from semi-automatic weapons.

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G20 Summit to boost stronger global growth: Australian PM

​Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Sunday the upcoming G20 Summit in Brisbane will focus on achieving economic growth.

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Australia's Brisbane kicks off G20 cultural festival

​The G20 cultural festival in Australian city of Brisbane kicked off on Friday featuring a spectacular laser light and projection show.