Trump comes to France beset by allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US election. Talks will focus on shared diplomatic and military endeavors, but an Elysee official said Macron would not shy away from trickier issues. The Elysee official said the symbolism was clear: "Paris is still Paris." In bringing Trump to Paris, Macron has stolen a march on Britain's embattled Prime Minister Theresa May. London's offer of a state visit for Trump met fierce criticism and warnings that he would be greeted by mass protests.

Source: bd News24 July 13, 2017 07:41 UTC