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We can do a deal if EU is willing, says Johnson
London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed his Brexit proposals have picked up support in Parliament as he urged the European Union (EU) to compromise. Writing in the Sun on Sunday…
- World
Climate Change: EU boosts emergency response
Elefsina: European officials on Thursday unveiled the new RescEU emergency response system which will significantly increase the bloc’s reserve of fire-fighting aircraft as climate change challenges continue to mount. “RescEU means European…
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Iran nuclear deal is not dead: EU
Brussels [Belgium]: In a major breakthrough, the European Union on Monday said that Iran nuclear deal is not dead and there is still a way to save it. “Iran is still a…
- World
UK ambassador to US describes Trump as ‘inept,’ ‘incompetent’ in leaked cables
Washington: In a major embarrassment for the United Kingdom, its ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch’s secret cables to London were leaked on Saturday, wherein he described US President Donald Trump…
- World
Erdogan says drilling off Cyprus to continue despite warning
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said Turkey would not back down from gas exploration in Cyprus after southern European leaders urged Ankara to stop. “We continue and will continue…
- Middle East
Iran, EU officials meet on nuclear deal amid tensions
Tehran: Iran’s deputy foreign minister met a top EU diplomat on Saturday to discuss the future of the troubled nuclear deal, state media said, amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington. The…
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US slaps sanctions on Syrian businessman for ‘supporting’ Assad
Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Syrian businessman named Samer Foz and over a dozen entities and individuals for allegedly supporting President Bashar al-Assad regime. “These designations serve…
- Middle East
EU should resist US’ economic terrorism against Iran: Rouhani
Tehran [Iran]: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday said that the European Union should resist the “economic terrorism” committed by the United States against Iran and fulfill its obligation under the 2015…
- India
Iranian Foreign Minister arrives in India amid tensions with US
NEW DELHI: Amid growing tensions between the US and Iran, the Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif arrives in Delhi on Tuesday to hold talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.…
- Middle East
Yemen war: breaking point in EU arms sales to Gulf?
PARIS: The Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen may have increased public pressure on EU governments to freeze arms sales to the kingdom but for now, it seems unlikely to spawn radical new…
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EU urges Iran to continue implementing commitments under JCPOA
Brussels [Belgium]: The European Union (EU) on Thursday urged Iran to continue implementing its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) after the middle-eastern nation announced partial withdrawal from the…
- World
France opposes EU’s trade negotiations with US
Paris: France on Thursday opposed European Union (EU) trade negotiations with the United States that had withdrawn from the Paris Agreement on climate change. “We defend exemplary Europe for the climate [policy].…
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Ahead of crucial summit, EU leaders positive about Brexit extension
Brussels [Belgium]: Most leaders from the European Union on Wednesday (local time) expressed confidence in granting the United Kingdom an extension for Brexit ahead of the crucial summit here. “If the Brits…
- World
Brexit will have no impact on EU-India ties: Envoy
New Delhi: The Ambassador of the European Union to India, Tomasz Kozlowski on Friday said that the bloc would continue being India’s largest trading partner despite Brexit, during a conference on Strengthening…
- Health
Cancer deaths falling for half decade in EU: Study
London The death rate from cancer has been falling for half a decade in the EU, researchers said Tuesday, although the overall number is expected to rise to 1.4 million this year…
