Mike Pence vows Donald Trump `strongly committed` to Europe
US Vice President Mike Pence sought to reassure nervous Europeans Monday of Donald Trump`s strong commitment to transatlantic ties as he met EU chiefs amid anti-Trump protests.
Feb 20, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
US 'unwavering' in Europe, NATO support: Pence
In Pence's first major foreign policy address for the Trump administration, the vice president told European leaders and ministers that he spoke for Trump when he promised "unwavering" commitment to the NATO military alliance.
Feb 18, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
EU parliament OKs more anti-terror rules
The EU parliament said new rules will reinforce the sanctions for travelling to or returning from conflicts with the intent to carry out terror attacks.
Feb 16, 2017, 22:08 PM IST
Philippines resumes assaults on rebels after talks scrapped
Philippine troops have resumed assaults against communist rebels, killing at least one guerrilla, after President Rodrigo Duterte scrapped peace talks with the insurgents, military officials said today.
Feb 06, 2017, 20:24 PM IST
Donald Trump agrees to meet NATO leaders in Europe in May
President Donald Trump agreed to meet alliance leaders in Europe in May in a phone call on Sunday with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that also touched on the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Feb 06, 2017, 08:51 AM IST
Europe must have 'firm' response to Trump: Hollande
"When there are statements from the US president about Europe and when he talks about Brexit being the model for other countries, I think we should respond," he told reporters in Lisbon.
Jan 28, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
Anti-Brexit campaigners aim to stage biggest protest march
Anti-Brexit campaigners are hoping to organise the biggest protest march in modern British history, drawing fresh inspiration from the success of anti-Trump rallies around the world, the media reported on Saturday.
Jan 28, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Hollande says Trump rule poses 'challenges' for Europe
"Let's speak very frankly, there are challenges, there are the challenges the US administration poses to our trade rules," Hollande said in Berlin.
Jan 27, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
China must open market to match soaring words: European Union
China has not done enough to open its market, the EU's ambassador said today, and must take "concrete actions" to give European companies equal access to the world's second-largest economy.
Jan 25, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
France`s presidential hopeful Fillon says Europe needs `jolt`
France`s conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon said Monday Europe needed a "jolt" to reform in light of new global threats to the old order, after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Jan 24, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
Italian minister says Europe`s problem is Europe
Rome and Brussels have been discussing ways to avoid punitive measures against Italy.
Europe, NATO hit back at Donald Trump for his 'obsolete' comment
German Chancellor Angela Merkel led a sharp European response to US President-elect Donald Trump Monday after he branded NATO "obsolete" and said more countries would leave the EU after Britain.
Jan 17, 2017, 00:09 AM IST
Turkey wants concrete date for European Union visa liberalisation
Turkey's foreign minister says a final proposal has been prepared regarding visa-free travel in Europe for Turkish citizens, an issue that has led to major tensions between Ankara and Brussels.
Jan 15, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
UN alarmed at migrants dying of cold, "dire" situation in Greece
UNHCR spokeswoman Cecile Pouilly cited five deaths so far from cold and said about 1,000 people including children were in unheated tents and dormitories on the Greek island of Samos.
Jan 13, 2017, 18:17 PM IST
Deaths, travel chaos in Europe cold snap
A cold snap gripping Europe has killed 10 more people in Poland, stranded thousands in snow-covered Turkey and brought fresh misery for both migrants and the homeless.
Jan 09, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
At least 20 die in cold snap across Europe
Russia meanwhile celebrated the coldest Orthodox Christmas in 120 years, and Istanbul was covered with a blanket of snow.
Jan 07, 2017, 21:35 PM IST
Europe saw huge decline in migrant arrivals in 2016: EU
The influx of over 1 million asylum seekers into the EU in 2015 triggered the worst refugee and migrant crisis on the continent since World War II.
Jan 06, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
World stocks hit 1-1/2 year high after strong China data
World stocks hit their highest level since mid-2015 on Thursday after strong Chinese data added to the optimism about global growth and inflation that has been driving markets since the start of the new year.
Jan 05, 2017, 16:08 PM IST
Mega trends and events to look out for in 2017
In the international sphere, four notable trends and events will have a strong bearing on how things evolve.
Do you know where Rahul Gandhi will celebrate New Year? Find details here
Unlike last year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has not tweeted his year-end travel plans this time.
Dec 31, 2016, 15:45 PM IST
