European Union

War by other means: US/EU sanctions aimed at crippling Syria

Apr 29, 2019 09:53

Just recently, there has seen massive queues in Syria’s capital Damascus outside petrol (gas) stations. The fuel shortage has become far worse than during the war—bringing commercial life almost to a standstill.
Iran to ignore EU demands, get even with US: Larijani

Apr 29, 2019 05:16

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says Iran no longer holds value for Europe’s demands as European governments have let it down in their fighting hostile US policies, pledging that the Islamic Republic will “get even" with the US on its own.
Iran decries Europe’s inaction, pledges response to ‘unlawful’ US behaviors

Apr 29, 2019 02:13

Iran says it soon will give an appropriate response to the unlawful behaviors of the United States after making a comprehensive assessment of the present situation.
Yellow vest protests hit Strasbourg in sign of trouble for EU

Apr 28, 2019 07:43

The "yellow vest" protests in France have spread to Strasbourg, the seat of the European Parliament, on the 24th consecutive weekend of a revolt which shows no sign of abating.
Scottish independence gains more support amid Brexit row: Poll

Apr 28, 2019 03:50

A new poll published in the United Kingdom shows a record number of people in Scotland are now in favor of a secession as London struggles with its bid to leave the European Union.
Timmermans urges UK to 'cool down', drop Brexit

Apr 18, 2019 09:18

Britain should use the next few months to “cool down and rethink” its decision to leave the European Union, the socialist candidate to head the next European Commission, Frans Timmermans, said on Wednesday.
EU, Canada vow to fight new US sanctions on Cuba

Apr 18, 2019 03:56

The European Union and Canada have warned of reprisals after the United States for the first time allowed lawsuits against foreign companies operating in Cuba, including EU and Canadian firms.
EU rejects Israeli claim to Golan, other occupied territories

Apr 17, 2019 01:37

The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini has once again expressed the 28-nation bloc’s disapproval of the Israeli regime’s claim of “sovereignty” to Syria’s Golan Heights and other Tel Aviv-occupied territories.
Zarif's reminder to E3: No prohibition on enrichment under JCPOA

Apr 15, 2019 07:02

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reminded the Europeans that a 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, does not prohibit the country from enriching uranium.
Brexit frustration: Support for Tories hits 5-year low as Labour, anti-EU parties surge

Apr 14, 2019 11:10

UK’s opposition Labour Party as well as groups supporting a clean break from the European Union (EU) are surging in the polls as a failure of the Conservative government to deliver Brexit has led to huge frustration in the country.