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EU slams Israeli plans to construct new settler units in occupied al-Quds
Nov 16, 2020 12:00The European Union has condemned the latest Israeli plans to construct over 1,200 new settler units in occupied al-Quds, saying the Tel Aviv regime’s settlement expansion activities prevent resumption of meaningful negotiations between Palestinians and Israel.
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As climate crisis rages, the world's public banks gathered at first-ever summit and chose to not rule out continued fossil fuels funding
Nov 16, 2020 05:56Climate and social justice campaigners on Thursday, November 12th labeled a global summit bringing together over 450 public development banks a missed opportunity of historic proportions after the gathering concluded with no commitment to stop funding fossil fuel projects.
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UK and EU officials issue complex messaging on post-Brexit trade deal
Nov 16, 2020 05:20As post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and the European Union (EU) reach make or break time, a leading British minister says outstanding differences “can be resolved” and a deal “can be done”.
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Cyprus standoff: Erdogan irks EU by insisting on two-state division of island
Nov 16, 2020 05:14Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for an equal “two-state” solution in Cyprus and warned against what he described as “diplomacy games” over Turkey’s rights to offshore resources in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Iran-Europe trade at near $9bn in 7 months to October: IRICA
Nov 15, 2020 03:16Iran’s customs office (IRICA) says trade with countries in Europe, including Turkey, reached nearly $9 billon in seven months to late October.
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EU puts tariffs on US but hopes for change with new American gov’t.
Nov 14, 2020 05:54The World Trade Organization had ruled that Boeing was given an unfair edge over Airbus by tax breaks from Washington State, where Boeing once had headquarters. But after the WTO decision, the state repealed the tax breaks, making the EU’s complaint obsolete in the view of US officials.
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EU renews anti-Venezuela sanctions for a year
Nov 13, 2020 06:08The European Union has announced its renewal of sanctions against dozens of Venezuelan officials over propped up allegations linking them to rights abuses and undermining “democracy” in the Central American nation.
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EU’s ‘New Pact on Migration and Asylum’ missing a true foundation
Nov 11, 2020 11:07On September 23, the European Commission launched the “New Pact on Migration and Asylum,” proposing to overhaul the European Union’s long ailing policies in this area. European Union Vice President Margaritis Schinas likened the pact to a building with three floors, comprised of: An external dimension (“centered around strengthened partnerships with countries of origin and transit”), “robust management” of external borders, and “firm but fair internal rules.”
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EU plans to go ahead with Boeing tariffs against US
Nov 10, 2020 03:42The European Union (EU) says it will press ahead with plans to impose tariffs on the imports of four billion dollars in US goods and services over illegal American support for plane maker Boeing.
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US hits record daily coronavirus case rise three days running; Europe deaths exceed 301,000
Nov 08, 2020 07:19According to Johns Hopkins University, the US reported a third straight daily record for new coronavirus cases on Saturday, while Europe’s death toll surpassed 301,000. More than 127,000 infections were reported in 24 hours, as well as about 1,160 deaths.