___5:55 p.m.A German government spokesman says Chancellor Angela Merkel could meet Donald Trump before the G7 meeting in Italy in May. Philippine officials said Wednesday that Duterte has decided to reduce the number of joint military exercises with the United States. ___4:30 p.m.European Council President Donald Tusk says the election of Donald Trump has brought uncertainty and poses new challenges for trans-Atlantic ties. Despite being worried about an increased Russian military presence, the Baltic nations are still congratulating America's new leader, Donald Trump. ___3 a.m.Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he "congratulates the elected American president, Donald Trump, and hopes that peace will be achieved during his term."

Source: International New York Times November 09, 2016 06:43 UTC