U.S.'s Biden, Italy's Renzi discuss fight against Islamic State - White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi discussed counterterrorism efforts and the common fight to defeat the militant group Islamic State during a meeting in Italy on Friday, the White House said. Biden and Renzi also discussed the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, energy security and other global issues, the White House added in a statement. (Reporting by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Susan Heavey)