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More ‘oomph’: UK’s Johnson eyes Brexit trade deal by July
World
June 16, 2020
More ‘oomph’: UK’s Johnson eyes Brexit trade deal by July
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believed stuttering post-Brexit trade talks could conclude by as early as next month,…
Conte calls for ‘courage’ to save Italy at talks with EU, IMF
World
June 13, 2020
Conte calls for ‘courage’ to save Italy at talks with EU, IMF
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte called Saturday for a “courageous plan” when he launched virtual talks with EU and IMF leaders…
EU calls for ceasefire and return to negotiations in Libya conflict
Middle East
June 10, 2020
EU calls for ceasefire and return to negotiations in Libya conflict
High Representative of the EU Josep Borrell on Tuesday released a joint statement with Foreign Ministers Jean-Yves Le Drian of…
Virus deaths approach 400,000 as oil producers extend output cuts
World
June 7, 2020
Virus deaths approach 400,000 as oil producers extend output cuts
The global death toll from the coronavirus neared 400,000 on Sunday with fatalities accelerating in Latin America, as oil-producing countries…
European Central Bank nearly doubles pandemic support scheme
Economy
June 4, 2020
European Central Bank nearly doubles pandemic support scheme
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has boosted its pandemic emergency support program by an unexpectedly large 600…
Round Four: UK and EU back in the Brexit ring
World
June 2, 2020
Round Four: UK and EU back in the Brexit ring
Trade negotiators from Britain and the EU embark on a fourth round of post-Brexit negotiations Tuesday but no-one in London…
Ethiopia begins preliminary steps to fill GERD reservoir
Egypt
May 31, 2020
Ethiopia begins preliminary steps to fill GERD reservoir
Ethiopia announced Saturday its preparations for clearing the land behind the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to begin filling its…
Bad tempered post-Brexit talks enter crucial phase
World
May 30, 2020
Bad tempered post-Brexit talks enter crucial phase
Britain and the EU will attempt to revive their imperiled trade talks on Tuesday, entering a crucial week of negotiations…
Europe’s social welfare net shows signs of wear from virus
World
May 29, 2020
Europe’s social welfare net shows signs of wear from virus
PARIS (AP) — Europe’s extensive social welfare net was showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus, as…
EU welcomes resumption of Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations
Egypt
May 29, 2020
EU welcomes resumption of Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on Thursday welcomed the resumption of negotiations between Egypt, Sudan…