European Union

EU requests for US waivers on Iran trade ‘unanswered’

Jun 26, 2018 11:39

France says a joint request by Europe’s three largest economies from the US to exempt their companies from sanctions for doing business with Iran has gone unanswered.
EU urge ceasefire in Yemen’s Hudaydah amid Saudi-led offensive

Jun 26, 2018 11:29

The European Union has expressed “extreme concern” over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in war-battered Yemen, calling for a ceasefire in the port city of Hudaydah.
EU to penalize Myanmar officials over crimes against Rohingya Muslims

Jun 25, 2018 12:16

The European Union is reportedly set to slap sanctions on military officials in Myanmar over their role in the systematic human rights violations against the country’s minority Rohingya Muslims.
Nine EU nations set to formalize a joint military intervention force: France

Jun 25, 2018 08:31

The French defense chief says nine European Union countries are set to formalize a plan for the creation of a joint European military intervention force, which would have the backing of Britain following its exit from the 28-nation bloc.
Italy urges EU states to share refugee burden

Jun 24, 2018 14:42

Italy, the main European frontline country to deal with refugees over the past three years, has called on European Union members to accept their share of refugees entering the bloc.
Spanish PM calls for joint European action on refugees

Jun 24, 2018 12:34

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed his support for an integrated European Union policy for dealing with a current refugee crisis facing Europe.
Iranians urged to unite to counter US 'economic war'

Jun 24, 2018 08:07

First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri has called on all Iranians to close ranks and counter a "serious economic war" launched by the United States against the Islamic Republic.
How Donald Trump’s trade wars could lead to a Great Depression

Jun 24, 2018 07:27

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Divided EU leaders to meet for talks on refugees

Jun 24, 2018 02:20

Leaders of the European Union countries are slated to hold an emergency meeting in Brussels on Sunday, seeking to settle their differences and pursue a unified approach to the refugee crisis facing the bloc.
European authorities say will respond to any US auto tariff move

Jun 23, 2018 11:59

European Union Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen says EU officials will respond to any measure by the United States aimed at increasing tariffs on cars made in the bloc, once again escalating a trade war between Brussels and Washington.