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Japan's PM Abe meets Trump, says confident can build trust 08:46 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe described Donald Trump as a "trustworthy leader" after meeting the U.S. president-elect on Thursday to get clarity on statements Trump had made while campaigning that had caused concern about the alliance.  Full Article   |  Video

 
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Race wide open as France ticks down to presidential primaries 11:55 GMT 

PARIS (Reuters) - The race to become the conservative candidate for the French presidency and likely favourite to win the presidential election itself next year looked tighter than it has for months on Friday with voting due to start in less than 48 hours.  Full Article  

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Germany's Merkel sets news conference, decision on candidacy expected 10:48 GMT 

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold a news conference on Sunday evening, her conservative Christian Democratic (CDU) party said on Friday, with the German leader widely expected to announce her decision to run for a fourth term.  Full Article  

 
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