European Union

Boris Johnson appears undaunted by his parliamentary defeat yesterday

Oct 20, 2019 13:08

Yesterday’s defeat in the House of Commons does not appear to have diminished Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s determination to get his new Brexit deal over the line.
UK PM sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay

Oct 20, 2019 05:02

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sent an unsigned letter to the European Union requesting a delay to the UK’s exit from the bloc.
Media: Boris Johnson offers thwarting Brexit concessions

Oct 18, 2019 09:06

The Brexit accord, struck between the UK premiere and EU officials, has drawn widely mixed reactions, with many saying Boris Johnson succumbed to pressure and granted Brussels the greatest and most humiliating concessions.
Big doubts surround Brexit despite Brussels deal

Oct 18, 2019 06:07

EU leaders were all smiles despite their order of business being to partially break their 28-nation alliance as smoothly as possible. They have given the green light to a new Brexit withdrawal agreement negotiated under British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
UK, EU clinch Brexit deal after lengthy negotiations

Oct 17, 2019 09:11

Britain and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a long-awaited Brexit deal just a few hours before a meeting of the bloc’s leaders in Brussels.
Iran determined to cut more JCPOA commitments until interests secured: Deputy FM

Oct 17, 2019 05:07

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Tehran is determined to reduce more of its commitments under a 2015 multinational nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), until its legal demands are met by the European co-signatories.
Arch-Brexiteer supports Johnson's bid to secure 'compromise' deal

Oct 13, 2019 09:13

As Brexit talks approach their endpoint there are strong signs of a potential breakthrough, as demonstrated by the softening position of leading Brexiteers.
Back my deal or friendly no-deal Brexit: UK PM to tell EU

Oct 13, 2019 06:12

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker by the end of Monday to urge the leaders to support his Brexit deal, according to the Sunday Times.
Johnson may send 2nd letter to EU to sabotage Brexit deal

Oct 10, 2019 10:33

The UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has suggested that the Prime Minister may in fact sabotage Brexit with a second letter to EU leaders against granting an extension.
Condemnations pour in as Turkey continues Syria military operation

Oct 10, 2019 04:45

Turkey's military operation against Kurdish militants in northeast Syria has sparked a wave of condemnations from across the world, with the UN Security Council and Arab League set to hold emergency meetings.