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US senators introduce bill to repeal 2001 law granting president war powers
Jun 10, 2023 08:43A group of Republican Senators have introduced a bill in the US Congress to repeal a 2001 law that allowed the American president to wage war without congressional approval, insisting that the law has become an instrument to keep the US engaged in endless wars.
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Eurozone slips into technical recession: Official figures
Jun 08, 2023 10:03The eurozone has entered a technical recession in the first three months of 2023, bringing households under increasing pressure from rising living costs across the 20 countries that use the euro as their currency, Eurostat figures show.
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Europe should avoid ‘provocative, unconstructive’ approach to JCPOA revival: Iran envoy
Jun 08, 2023 00:53Iran’s permanent representative at the United Nations' office in Vienna has urged the European governments to avoid “provocative and unconstructive attitudes” towards the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear program and work towards the resolution of disputes.
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Evacuations underway in Ukraine after dam blast causes massive flooding
Jun 07, 2023 07:30Ukraine is continuing to evacuate thousands of people from the southern part of the country, following the destruction of a key dam in the Russian-controlled Kherson region, which has caused a massive flooding.
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Bulgarians march on parliament against newly-formed pro-Western government
Jun 07, 2023 07:16Bulgarians have gathered in front of the parliament building in the capital Sofia to express their anger over the newly-elected pro-NATO and pro-EU government.
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Finland to expel nine Russian diplomats over 'intelligence activities’
Jun 07, 2023 07:10Finland says it will expel nine diplomats working at the Russian Embassy in Helsinki, accusing them of being engaged in intelligence activities, as relations between the two sides are at a deep low.
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Eurozone inflation still 3 times above 2% target rate
Jun 04, 2023 03:15Prices have been rising non-stop across Europe for almost two years now, and their latest data shows another huge drop in purchasing power. Many are demanding that their governments start reining in a free market which is accused of promoting profit-hoarding and price-gouging.
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Spike in EU poverty amid high inflation and rising interest rates
Jun 03, 2023 09:10Legislators call on EU leaders to tackle growing levels of social inequality and poverty throughout the 27-county bloc. Sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine are fuelling eurozone inflation, while interest rates also continue to rise.
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Iran upbeat on dialogue with Europe
Jun 03, 2023 08:52Hailing the positive impacts of a recent prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed hope for the launch of “purposeful and effective” negotiations with the European governments.
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EU foreign policy chief warns of 'dangerous situation' in Kosovo as tensions escalate
Jun 01, 2023 07:32European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has warned of “dangerous situation" in northern Kosovo as tensions with Serbs rise.