European Union, 12 other nations call out Japan on Antarctic whaling
Besides EU, the letter was also signed by Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru and Uruguay.
Dec 18, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
EU opens next Brexit phase but warns `difficult` talks ahead
European Union leaders agreed Friday to open crucial talks on a future relationship with Britain once it leaves the bloc.
Dec 15, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
May 'disappointed' by UK vote but 'on course to deliver Brexit'
"I'm disappointed with the amendment but actually the EU Withdrawal bill is making good progress through the House of Commons and we're on course to deliver on Brexit," May said.
Dec 14, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
Seven decades in the making, EU set to sign defence pact
"No one EU country can provide security to its citizens on its own," EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said.
Dec 14, 2017, 15:59 PM IST
Brexit 'no deal' is massively less probable after EU agreement: Minister
"I think no deal has become massively less probable after the decisions of last Friday," Davis told parliament.
Dec 14, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Romanians stage anti-corruption protests to denounce left-wing government
More than 10,000 people on Monday braved biting cold to stage protests across Romania to denounce the left-wing government for backtracking on efforts to fight corruption.
Dec 11, 2017, 06:36 AM IST
'New sense of optimism' in Brexit talks: PM Theresa May
Prime Minister Theresa May will tell British lawmakers today there is a "new sense of optimism" around Brexit talks after striking an initial agreement last week with the European Union.
Dec 11, 2017, 06:29 AM IST
EU President Donald Tusk to make statement Friday on Brexit
EU President Donald Tusk will make a statement Friday on Brexit, the EU council said, as Britain and the bloc hope to agree terms to their divorce.
Dec 08, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Clashes, protests erupt in West Bank, Gaza over Donald Trump's Jerusalem move
US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital sparked Palestinian protests, clashes and a call for a new intifada on Thursday as fears grew of fresh bloodshed in the region.
Dec 07, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
EU sets Sunday deadline for British PM after 'no white smoke' on Brexit
The European Commission said on Thursday that there was still "no white smoke" on a Brexit deal and set a limit of Sunday for British Prime Minister Theresa May to return to Brussels with an acceptable deal.
Dec 07, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
EU angers Israel over involvement in occupation exhibition
Israel on Monday harshly criticised the European Union over a plan for its ambassador to participate in an event marking 50 years of Israeli occupation of the West Bank.
Dec 05, 2017, 00:36 AM IST
Theresa May heads for Brussels as last-minute Brexit talks go on
British negotiators were locked in last-minute talks with their European Union and Irish counterparts on Monday, trying to put together a Brexit deal that Prime Minister Theresa May might agree over lunch in Brussels.
Dec 04, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
Libya allows emergency migrant 'evacuations' after slavery uproar
Libya agreed Wednesday with key EU and African leaders to allow migrants facing abuse in detention camps to be evacuated within days or weeks, mostly to their home countries, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Nov 30, 2017, 07:42 AM IST
EU parliament says 'more progress needed' for Brexit deal
"Considerable problems remain, which pose a fundamental question as to whether sufficient progress has been achieved," European Parliament Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt wrote to EU negotiator Michel Barnier.
Nov 29, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
EU-Africa summit seeks jobs, stability for exploding population
More than 80 African and European leaders will gather in the Ivory Coast today to promote jobs and stability for Africa's exploding population, with some calling for a new "Marshall Plan."
Nov 29, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
EU more willing to consider new members in Balkans: EU Commissioner
Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia are official candidates for EU membership while Bosnia and Kosovo are seeking the same status.
Nov 28, 2017, 15:10 PM IST
UK, Irish split on border as key Brexit deadline nears
Britain will decide on the Irish border issue only once talks about its post-Brexit arrangements with the European Union are underway, trade minister Liam Fox reiterated today.
Nov 27, 2017, 07:42 AM IST
Pakistan, EU wrap up anti-terror talks to jointly combat terrorism
Pakistan and European Union (EU) have wrapped up their anti-terrorism talks here with a joint statement, reiterating their resolve to jointly combat terrorism in all forms and manifestations.
Nov 25, 2017, 07:55 AM IST
Theresa May urges European Union to step forward together for Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May urged the EU to "step forward together" with Britain on Friday as the bloc`s leaders hoped she would finally offer a compromise to reach a Brexit divorce deal in December.
Nov 24, 2017, 21:40 PM IST
Ahead of EU Brexit summit, Irish government on verge of collapse
The Irish government was on the verge of collapse on Thursday after the party whose votes Prime Minister Leo Varadkar depends on to pass legislation said it would seek to remove the deputy prime minister in a breach of their cooperation agreement.
Nov 24, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
