european union
US will not interfere in EU trade with Iran: Tillerson
Middle East
October 20, 2017
US will not interfere in EU trade with Iran: Tillerson
The United States does not aim to impede European trade and business transactions with Iran despite President Donald Trump’s decision…
EU leaders talk up Iran nuclear deal hoping to save it from Trump
Middle East
October 20, 2017
EU leaders talk up Iran nuclear deal hoping to save it from Trump
European Union leaders on Thursday reaffirmed their full commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, hoping…
Merkel wants EU aid cut to Turkey for democratic backsliding
World
October 19, 2017
Merkel wants EU aid cut to Turkey for democratic backsliding
Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling for cuts in European Union financial assistance aimed at helping Turkey get ready for…
Ukraine passes long-delayed health reforms praised by West
World
October 19, 2017
Ukraine passes long-delayed health reforms praised by West
Ukrainian lawmakers voted through a long-delayed overhaul of the health system on Thursday that the state’s Western backers say will…
Iran’s Guards say missile program will accelerate despite pressure: agency
Middle East
October 19, 2017
Iran’s Guards say missile program will accelerate despite pressure: agency
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that the country’s ballistic missile program would accelerate despite pressure from the…
Catalan leader faces mounting pressure from all sides
World
October 13, 2017
Catalan leader faces mounting pressure from all sides
Catalonia’s leader faced mounting pressure Friday from all sides, with hardliners in the separatist movement demanding he declare independence from…
UK finance chief: Worst-case Brexit would ground all flights
World
October 11, 2017
UK finance chief: Worst-case Brexit would ground all flights
Britain’s finance minister says a worst-case Brexit scenario could see all air traffic between the UK and the European Union…
Amazon must pay $295 million in back taxes, EU says
Business
October 4, 2017
Amazon must pay $295 million in back taxes, EU says
The European Union is telling member state Luxembourg to get $295 million in back taxes from Amazon, in Brussels’ latest…
Catalonia to declare independence from Spain as soon as weekend: leader
World
October 4, 2017
Catalonia to declare independence from Spain as soon as weekend: leader
Catalonia will move as soon as this weekend to declare independence from Spain, the region’s leader said, moving the European…
A look at what might happen if Catalonia goes it alone
World
October 3, 2017
A look at what might happen if Catalonia goes it alone
The northeastern region of Catalonia, one of Spain’s autonomous regions, is threatening to declare its independence from Spain following a…