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EU, UK warn of big differences as Brexit talks head to London
EU, UK warn of big differences as Brexit talks head to London
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EU to reassure Balkan hopefuls they are not forgotten
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EU, UK warn of big differences as Brexit talks head to London
EU, UK warn of big differences as Brexit talks head to London
A round of intensified Brexit talks ended on Thursday with both sides warning of big remaining differences but committing to more negotiations...
Read More... EU racism pledge clouded by 'blackface' controversy
EU racism pledge clouded by 'blackface' controversy
A pledge by the EU to make its 30,000 strong civil service more diverse was overshadowed on Wednesday by the blackface-wearing past of its...
Read More... US top court in landmark ruling to protect LGBT workers
US top court in landmark ruling to protect LGBT workers
The US Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for the gay and transgender communities Monday when it ruled that employers cannot discriminate...
Read More... EU must play global role in virus crisis, says Merkel
EU must play global role in virus crisis, says Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said the European Union should take more global responsibility in the coronavirus crisis, especially...
Read More... EU needs 'more robust' China strategy: Foreign policy chief
EU needs 'more robust' China strategy: Foreign policy chief
The European Union must adopt a "more robust" strategy to deal with an increasingly assertive China, the bloc's foreign policy chief said Monday...
Read More... IMF approves $2.77 bn emergency virus loan for Egypt
IMF approves $2.77 bn emergency virus loan for Egypt
The IMF board approved $2.77 billion in emergency aid for Egypt on Monday, to help the country deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic,...
Read More... EU to reassure Balkan hopefuls they are not forgotten
EU to reassure Balkan hopefuls they are not forgotten
With the coronavirus crisis hardening Europe's borders and draining the continent's resources, Brussels is trying to reassure its Balkan neighbours...
Read More... Divided EU leaders meet on virus recovery plan
Divided EU leaders meet on virus recovery plan
EU leaders are set to haggle on Thursday over a giant package to help their economies recover from the coronavirus pandemic, but bitter divisions...
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Thousands of Israelis demonstrate to 'let democracy win'
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Sunday in Tel Aviv to warn against what they said was a threat to democracy from ongoing coalition talks...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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Von der Leyen's bid for EU top job in the balance
Will it be business as usual or a summer of stalemate?Read More...
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Von der Leyen must act quickly on commitment to fix EU asylum system and save lives in the Mediterranean
During a debate in the European Parliament on the ongoing situation in the Mediterranean Sea, where humanitarian NGOs are being criminalised for savingRead More...
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Victorious Johnson urges Britain to move past Brexit divide
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Britons to put years of bitter divisions over the country's EU membership behind them as he vowed to use his resounding election victory toRead More...
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V. Makushin: 'Although Yeltsin was quite a controversial person, yet in terms of decency he obviously surpassed Putin'
"Although Yeltsin was quite a controversial person, yet in terms of decency he obviously surpassed Putin" – believes President of MAIR industrial group – V.N. Makushin, who had to flee Russia from...Read More...
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US warns Hungary on 'undue' rights restrictions over virus
The United States on Wednesday warned Hungary against restricting human rights and press freedom after parliament gave nationalist leader Viktor OrbanRead More...
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US urges Guinea leader on democracy amid talk of new term
The United States on Friday encouraged Guinea's visiting president to respect regular transitions of power as the leader flirts with ending term limits to allow himRead More...
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EU, UK warn of big differences as Brexit talks head to London
A round of intensified Brexit talks ended on Thursday with both sides warning of big remaining differences but committing...02 July 2020Read More...
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EU racism pledge clouded by 'blackface' controversy
A pledge by the EU to make its 30,000 strong civil service more diverse was overshadowed on Wednesday by the blackface-wearing...25 June 2020Read More...
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US top court in landmark ruling to protect LGBT workers
The US Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for the gay and transgender communities Monday when it ruled that employers...16 June 2020Read More...
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EU must play global role in virus crisis, says Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said the European Union should take more global responsibility in the coronavirus...05 June 2020Read More...
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EU needs 'more robust' China strategy: Foreign policy chief
The European Union must adopt a "more robust" strategy to deal with an increasingly assertive China, the bloc's foreign...25 May 2020Read More...
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EU to reassure Balkan hopefuls they are not forgotten
With the coronavirus crisis hardening Europe's borders and draining the continent's resources, Brussels is trying to reassure...05 May 2020Read More...
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Divided EU leaders meet on virus recovery plan
EU leaders are set to haggle on Thursday over a giant package to help their economies recover from the coronavirus pandemic,...23 April 2020Read More...
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Thousands of Israelis demonstrate to 'let democracy win'
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Sunday in Tel Aviv to warn against what they said was a threat to democracy from ongoing...22 April 2020Read More...
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New round of EU-UK Brexit trade talks next week
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