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UN council urges speedy halt to Nagorno-Karabakh fighting
United Nations: The UN Security Council called on Armenia and Azerbaijan Tuesday to immediately halt fighting over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh and urgently resume talks without preconditions. The UN’s most…
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France sticks to school openings despite a jump in infections
Paris: France’s president insisted Thursday that the country will send millions of students back to school starting September 1, despite the biggest weekly spike in confirmed coronavirus cases since the height…
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EU leaders reach a deal on the COVID-19 recovery package
Brussels: Leaders of the European Union (EU) reached a landmark deal on Tuesday after four days of marathon negotiations over a massive COVID-19 recovery fund and a budget for the next…
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US imposes travel ban on Europe; EU warns ‘economic disruption’
Washington: The EU will on Thursday assess the travel ban on Europe imposed by US President Donald Trump, European Council President Charles Michel said, adding: “Economic disruption must be avoided.”…
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Brexit: Britain quits European Union
London: Becoming the first country, Britain on Friday (local time) officially left the European Union (EU). The historic day, which marks an official end of 47 years of Britain’s membership…
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New Brexit coin to go into circulation from Friday
London: Around three million of the new 50 p Brexit coins will go into circulation from Friday, ahead of the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) later in the…
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Voting in European Parliament on CAA put off till March
NEW DELHI: There will be no voting in the European Parliament on the resolution on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on Thursday, government sources told ANI. The voting in the…
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EU moves resolution against ‘dangerously divisive’ CAA
NEW DELHI: In a scathing denouncement of the Citizenship Amendment Act, a powerful group of 154 European Union lawmakers proposed a resolution that terms contentious law “discriminatory” and “dangerously divisive” and may…
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Maduro invites UN, EU for conciliation talks with oppn
Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro invited delegates from the European Union (EU), UN and the governments of Argentina, Mexico and Panama to accompany his government’s conciliation talks with the opposition.…
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Eight EU nations back naval force to patrol Strait of Hormuz
Paris: The French foreign ministry said Monday that eight European Union nations had given their “political support” for a new naval patrol to help avoid potential conflicts in the Strait…
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Syria regime must halt ‘escalation of violence’: EU
BRUSSELS: The European Union called on Syria’s regime and its allies to halt “indiscriminate” military attacks on civilians in the country’s north west, where an intensifying bombardment by Damascus and…
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EU condemns ‘unacceptable’ Syria bombardments
BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Friday condemned as “unacceptable” recent attacks on civilian targets by the Syrian regime and ally Russia in northwest Syria. “Recent attacks on a…
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US ‘deeply concerned’ by EU court decision on Palestinians
WASHINGTON: The United States is “deeply concerned” by a ruling by the European Union’s top court that food products from occupied Palestinian territories must be labelled as such, the US…
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Trump likely to delay EU auto tariff decision
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to delay his decision of imposing tariffs on European Union (EU) auto imports for another six months. Trump had previously given U.S. Trade…
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EU voices ‘deep concern’ over Iran nuclear inspector incident
VIENNA: The EU said Thursday it was “deeply concerned” by an incident involving an inspector with the UN’s nuclear watchdog last week in Iran which led to her having her…
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SDPI terms visit of European Union MPs to J&K as ‘match-fixing’
By Pervez Bari New Delhi: The Social Democratic Party of India, (SDPI), has termed it as “match-fixing” by Govt. Of India which has allowed a delegation of 27 European Union MPs…
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European Parliament members call on Vice President Naidu
New Delhi: A delegation of European Union Members of Parliament (MPs) called on Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu at his residence here on Monday evening. The meeting has come ahead…
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Catalan politician calls for improvement in Russia-EU ties
Lugano: Russia and the European Union (EU) should improve bilateral relations as it serves the interests of both the sides, said Catalan politician Carles Puigdemont. “Russia and the EU should…
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Boris is ‘right man’ for Brexit: Trump
Biarritz: US President Donald Trump on Sunday exuded confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson, saying he is a “right man” for effectively carrying out Brexit. Trump made the remarks during…
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July 2019 confirmed as hottest month ever recorded
Brussels [Belgium]: July 2019 was the warmest month on record for the planet, according to scientists at the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Citing the Climate Change Programme, which…
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Saudi Arabia decries Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday Israel’s demolition of Palestinian homes in a controversial operation the previous day, urging world powers to “stop this aggression”. “The cabinet strongly condemned and…
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Iran nuclear crisis: EU holds talks as Tehran issues threats
Brussels: European foreign ministers held crisis talks Monday on saving the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal as Britain warned the “small window” for success was closing and Tehran issued fresh threats of…
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European Union urges Iran to halt uranium enrichment breach
Brussels: The European Union (EU) on Sunday urged Iran to stick to its nuclear commitments after Tehran announced that it will begin enriching uranium beyond the limit set in its…
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Angela Merkel trembles again at event, offered glass of water, refuses
BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday suffered another episode of uncontrolled trembling, a week after a similar incident that sparked questions about her health. The latest lapse came hours…
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Adidas loses EU court battle over ‘three stripe’ design
Luxembourg: German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday lost a legal battle to trademark its “three stripe” motif in the EU, as a court ruled the design was not distinctive enough…
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Biocon facilities receive European regulatory nod
Bengaluru: The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has certified the Biocon drug product and substance facilities in the city’s southern suburb for good manufacturing practice. “We have received a certificate from…
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Tensions surge as US accuses Iran of attacking 2 tankers near Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: The United States accused Iran of carrying out attacks that left two tankers ablaze in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, escalating tensions across the region and sending world…
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Iran warns over ‘economic war’ waged through US sanctions
Tehran: Iran’s foreign minister warned Monday of the consequences of waging “economic war” against the Islamic republic through US sanctions, saying those conducting and supporting it could not expect to…
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Boris Johnson would make ‘excellent’ British PM: Trump
London: US President Donald Trump has said British former foreign minister Boris Johnson would make an “excellent” prime minister to replace Theresa May. Trump was speaking ahead of the start…
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Pope to ‘go beyond fear’ in Romania
Vatican City: Pope Francis headed to Romania on Friday with a message of integration not just for its faith communities but for a post-election European Union, following nationalist gains. During…
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