European Union

Death penalty would bar Turkey's EU membership: Mogherini

Jul 18, 2016 11:46

EU foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has warned that Turkey would be barred from joining the bloc if it reintroduces the death penalty to allow the execution of those involved in a recent failed coup in the country.
US gets low grade in JCPOA implementation: FM

Jul 18, 2016 11:07

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the United States will likely receive a low grade for its commitment to implementation of last July’s nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries.
UK to maintain leading role in Europe despite Brexit: Johnson

Jul 18, 2016 10:57

New British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says the UK would continue to play a “leading role” in Europe despite the Brexit vote.
EU-US ties remain ‘unbreakable’ despite Brexit: Kerry

Jul 18, 2016 10:14

US Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and the European Union (EU) will continue their “unbreakable” partnership in the light of Britain’s departure from the bloc and the security challenges that Europe faces.
EU urges Turkey to respect rule of law after failed coup

Jul 18, 2016 10:11

The European Union (EU) has urged Turkey to respect the rule of law amid a Turkish crackdown on those believed to have been involved in a recent coup attempt in the country.
Serbia to launch new police, army teams to beef up border security against refugees

Jul 16, 2016 12:58

Belgrade says it plans to form joint police and army patrols to protect its borders and step up security there against refugees, warning that it would not allow Serbia to become a “parking lot” for EU-bound migrants.
All sides must remain committed to nuclear deal: Mogherini

Jul 14, 2016 10:02

The EU has urges all parties to uphold their commitments to the landmark deal struck between Tehran and six world powers last year amid Iran’s complaints that it has not received the sanctions relief it was promised under the accord.
Turkey accuses European Parliament of promoting terrorism

Jul 14, 2016 09:58

Turkey has accused the European Parliament of promoting terrorism by exhibiting photographs from Kurdish-controlled northern Syria.
Missile program serves national interests, will not be ditched: Official

Jul 13, 2016 09:54

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic’s missile program serves the country’s national interests and will not be abandoned.
Recession in Italy not to end before mid-2020s, IMF warns

Jul 12, 2016 10:29

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut the growth forecasts for Italy’s economy after the UK’s vote to leave the EU, warning the country will not recover from the 2008 recession before mid-2020s.