Europe

Muslim religious leaders launch European tour in condemnation of terrorism

Jul 08, 2017 12:15

Scores of Muslim religious leaders have started a tour of the sites of recent terrorist attacks that hit Europe to remember the victims and denounce violence.
Iran: Europe not on agenda of gas exports

Jul 07, 2017 08:48

The Islamic of Iran has removed an old plan to export natural gas to Europe and is instead focusing on exports to its neighbors as well as India.
EU backs refugee restrictions despite criticism

Jul 06, 2017 15:55

The European Union has decided to extend financial support to Libya to stem the flow of refugees headed to the EU.
Total’s deal bares Europe-US split on Iran

Jul 05, 2017 07:50

One German automaker has finally made its mind to resume business in Iran after a 17-year gap, as more European companies seem to be dropping their qualms about trade with the Islamic Republic.
UN urges Europe to help Italy with refugees

Jul 02, 2017 08:05

The United Nations (UN) refugee agency has called on Europe to assist Italy with defusing what it has described as the “unfolding tragedy” of tens of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers arriving on the country’s shores.
Women, children returning from Daesh warzones could pose threats: EU

Jun 30, 2017 08:07

A senior EU judiciary official warns that women and children related to Middle East-based Takfiri terror groups, including Daesh, are increasingly returning to their home countries in Europe, with some of them posing security threats to their homeland.
About 5,000 refugees rescued, 24 found dead off Libya

Jun 28, 2017 03:55

Rescuers have managed to save a large number of migrants from the Mediterranean Sea, while also recovering at least 24 bodies of people who could not be saved at Libyan shores.
New large-scale cyber attack hits computer networks globally

Jun 28, 2017 00:36

A major cyber attack by a ransomware virus which started in Ukraine and Russia has unfolded across the world, targeting giant organizations, firms and infrastructure in several countries.
US sanctions on Russia risk Europe retaliation

Jun 17, 2017 09:34

Germany says it will retaliate against the United States if new sanctions proposed by the US Senate against Russia damage German companies.
EU launches fund to boost, coordinate defense spending

Jun 07, 2017 13:58

The European Union has finally launched its special defense fund in a bid to better coordinate military budgets between members of the 28-nation bloc.