European Union

Murder and other violent crimes surge in Britain

Jul 20, 2018 02:16

The number of murders and other violent crimes involving weapons continues to rise in England and Wales, official figures show, despite years of initiated efforts to decrease crime rates across the UK.
EU urges members to be prepared for possible failure of Brexit talks

Jul 19, 2018 14:42

The European Union on Thursday urged EU member countries and businesses to "step up preparations" for Britain's exit next year from the bloc, underlining fears the negotiations could fail and cause even greater disruption.
EU warns over consequences of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit

Jul 19, 2018 14:41

The European Union has warned member states over the consequences of a “no-deal” Brexit if Britain fails to secure a deal to exit the bloc by March 2019.
Europe takes 1st practical step toward direct Iran trade: Report

Jul 19, 2018 07:27

European economic powerhouses Germany, France and the UK have reportedly notified Tehran that they seek to open direct banking channels with the Islamic Republic, in what would be the first practical step to sustain the 2015 nuclear deal and sidestep the US, which has unilaterally withdrawn from the accord.
About 19 people die in refugee boat sinking off Cyprus

Jul 18, 2018 14:53

A boat transporting 150 refugees has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea off the north of Cyprus, leaving at least 19 people dead and up to 30 unaccounted for, local security forces say.
EU fines Google a record $5 billion over Android system

Jul 18, 2018 12:08

The European Union has fined US internet giant Google with a record $5 billion (4.34 billion euros) for abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system, which is by far the most popular smartphone OS in the world.
EU's Juncker, US president to hold trade talks on July 25

Jul 18, 2018 04:20

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker plans to hold trade talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington on July 25 amid the ongoing row between the two sides on additional tariffs.
May threatens rebel MPs with general election over Brexit dispute

Jul 18, 2018 03:03

British Prime Minister Theresa May has threatened rebel Conservative lawmakers with a general election this summer if they continued to reject her Brexit proposals, according to a report.
EU activates law on protecting Iran trade: Mogherini

Jul 17, 2018 08:30

European countries have activated a blocking statute that prohibits companies from complying with US sanctions on Iran, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says.
Japan signs trade deal with EU to clear tariffs

Jul 17, 2018 08:08

Japan and the European Union have finalized a major trade agreement that would eliminate tariffs for any exports between the two.