Europe

Turkey backsliding in area of rule of law: EU official

Nov 09, 2016 13:01

The European Union has once again warned Turkey that its widening post-coup crackdown has made the prospects of the country's membership in the continental bloc even dimmer than before.
Iran’s oil sales to Europe top 700,000 bpd

Nov 03, 2016 03:45

Iran exported more than 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil to Europe in October, but Asia remained the country's main customer, a senior official says.
Montenegro’s pro-West prime minster to step down

Oct 26, 2016 06:03

Montenegro’s long-time, pro-West leader, Milo Djukanovic, will not continue as prime minster in the next government, his ruling Democratic Socialist party has said.
Spokesman welcomes EU opening to Iran, but says defense remains non-negotiable domain

Oct 25, 2016 14:21

The Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed the European Parliament's recent resolution to enhance diplomatic ties with Tehran as part of an ongoing strategy following the Iran Nuclear Agreement of 2015.
EU refuses to issue explicit threat of sanctions against Russia

Oct 21, 2016 04:16

The European Union has refrained from issuing an explicit threat of sanctions against Russia for supporting the Syrian government, amid divisions within the 28-member bloc over any such measure.
Iraq defending whole world against Daesh with Mosul push: Jaafari

Oct 18, 2016 18:23

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has underlined the importance of the ongoing battle to retake the strategic northern city of Mosul from the Daesh Takfir terrorist group, saying that the country is defending the entire world against terrorists.
No obstacle must hinder Iran-EU cooperation: Zarif

Oct 18, 2016 14:31

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says all obstacles in the way of the expansion of cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the European Union must be removed.
NATO to continue European military buildup

Oct 11, 2016 03:26

Senior EU officials say the sanction regime imposed against Russia over the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria will remain in place.
May vows to build fair Britain, warns elite

Oct 05, 2016 11:44

British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to build a "united Britain" in which "fairness is restored" and opportunities are shared more equally as the UK prepares to leave the European Union.
EU holds donors conference for Afghanistan

Oct 05, 2016 11:17

The European Union (EU) is holding a fund-raising conference for the cash-strapped government in Afghanistan, which has to tackle with a host of issues, including rampant militancy in the country.