Biden's democracy summit creates division from outset, critics say

Pakistan invited to join, but Sri Lanka, Turkey and Singapore left out

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U.S. President Joe Biden holds virtual talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Dec. 7. A central aim of the Summit for Democracy is to counter the rising influence of authoritarian regimes like Russia's.  © Reuters

JACK STONE TRUITT, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- U.S. President Joe Biden will host a virtual democracy summit this week, bringing together leaders from more than 100 countries to set an agenda and commit to actions fighting authoritarianism, corruption and promoting human rights.

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