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EU Commission slashes bloc’s economic growth forecasts as war-stoked inflation soars
Jul 14, 2022 13:16The European Commission has slashed the European Union’s economic growth forecasts as the ongoing Ukraine-Russia military conflict fuels record-high inflation, which is continuing to destabilize the economy of the bloc’s member states.
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Disruptions in natural gas supply can cause recession in Europe, IMF warns
Jul 14, 2022 04:04The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Europe could plunge into recession as a result of the disruptions in natural gas supply triggered by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Nine EU states reject Israeli regime’s ‘terrorist’ designation of Palestinian NGOs
Jul 13, 2022 01:51Nine European Union states have rejected the Israeli regime’s terrorist designation of six Palestinian civil society groups, saying they will continue their cooperation and strong support for the organizations.
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EU approves one billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, freezes Russian assets
Jul 12, 2022 12:18The European Union (EU) has approved one billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine while freezing Russian assets worth more than 13 billion dollars over Moscow’s months-long military offensive in the former Soviet republic.
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Ukraine says has hit ammunition depot in Russian-controlled south
Jul 12, 2022 10:12Kiev says it has targeted a Russian ammunition depot in what it called a successful long-range missile strike in southern Ukraine.
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Europe on edge as Nord Stream Russian gas link enters shutdown
Jul 11, 2022 09:02The largest single pipeline carrying Russian gas to Germany has been shut down for an annual maintenance which is expected to last ten days, amid fears that the closure may be extended due to the Ukraine conflict.
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EU recommends second COVID booster for over-60s amid cases surge
Jul 11, 2022 08:58European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second COVID-19 booster for everyone above 60 amid a new rise in infections and hospitalizations across Europe.
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Leaked files reveal how Uber lobbied US, European politicians for favors
Jul 11, 2022 08:07Thousand of leaked files have revealed how a US-based transport company lobbied top American and European politicians to win favors, change transportation regulations, and escape justice.
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Skepticism over whether EU-UK relations will improve post-Johnson
Jul 09, 2022 03:33Senior officials in the European Union are not celebrating the news that British premier Boris Johnson is to leave 10 Downing Street. There is a belief that his successor will still want to break key elements of the Brexit agreement relating to Northern Ireland.
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Russian FM rebukes ‘frenzied’ criticism of Russia at G20 meeting
Jul 08, 2022 13:08Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rebuked his Western counterparts after they harshly criticized Moscow during a meeting of G20 foreign ministers over its military campaign in Ukraine.