Europe

Iraq to prosecute 100 European Daesh members

Oct 08, 2017 09:25

Iraq is to prosecute at least 100 European Daesh terrorists, most of whom face the death penalty, says Belgium’s ambassador to the country.
EU decides to hit imported steel with tariffs

Oct 07, 2017 08:53

The European Union has decided to hit hot-rolled steel from various countries including Iran with trade tariffs despite initial opposition to punitive measures by European governments.
EU will not renege on Iran deal commitments even if US does: EU official

Oct 06, 2017 10:14

The European Union (EU) will not follow the United States if Washington decides to trample on its obligations under a multilateral nuclear deal with Iran, says a European official.
US Army chief calls for ‘military Schengen’

Oct 03, 2017 09:59

The US and its allies in Europe need to form a “military Schengen” through special transport and border rules to help NATO forces deter Russian military forces more quickly, says the US Army's commander in Europe.
Italian police, anti-G7 protesters clash in Turin

Sep 30, 2017 03:26

Clashes have broken out between Italian riot police and hundreds of people, mostly students, who protested against the policies of the leading industrial powers, known as the Group of 7 (G7), in the northwestern city of Turin.
Iran calls on Europe to defy US sanctions if Trump abandons nuclear deal

Sep 30, 2017 03:19

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged Europe to defy US sanctions if US President Donald Trump’s administration abandons Tehran’s nuclear agreement with the world powers.
Merkel, Macron outline plans for post-Brexit EU

Sep 30, 2017 01:59

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron have outlined a new order for the European Union with Britain out of the equation.
Libya’s Haftar requests helicopters from Europe to curb migration

Sep 29, 2017 12:51

Powerful Libyan military commander General Khalifa Haftar has requested helicopters and drones from Europe to curb rampant migration on Libya’s southern border.
Not enough progress on Brexit to open trade talks: EU

Sep 28, 2017 17:16

The European Union and Britain have not made enough progress to move to the next phase of Brexit discussions about a transition period or a future trade deal, according to EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.
EU plans to accept 50,000 refugees from Africa, Mideast

Sep 27, 2017 14:22

The EU unveiled plans Wednesday to take at least 50,000 refugees directly from Africa, the Middle East and Turkey to discourage refugee boats from making the risky Mediterranean crossing.