european union
EU, WFP fund Egypt’s student welfare project
Egypt
September 2, 2015
EU, WFP fund Egypt’s student welfare project
The Belgian and Dutch ambassadors to Egypt concluded a two-day visit to Upper Egyptian community schools on Wednesday, where the World Food…
European Union approves 2.4 billion euros funding for migration crisis
World
August 10, 2015
European Union approves 2.4 billion euros funding for migration crisis
The European Commission on Monday approved 2.4 billion euros ($2.6 billion) of aid over six years for countries including Greece…
Britain needs to stay in EU to support transatlantic ties, Obama says
World
July 24, 2015
Britain needs to stay in EU to support transatlantic ties, Obama says
US President Barack Obama said he wants Britain to stay in the European Union and help maintain the post-war transatlantic…
Italy coast guard: Some 2,700 migrants rescued at sea near Libya
World
July 16, 2015
Italy coast guard: Some 2,700 migrants rescued at sea near Libya
Around 2,700 migrants were rescued from 13 boats near the coast of Libya on Wednesday, Italy's coastguard said. A German navy…
EU: Six powers and Iran to continue nuclear talks past deadline
Middle East
July 7, 2015
EU: Six powers and Iran to continue nuclear talks past deadline
Iran and six major powers will keep negotiating past Tuesday's deadline for a long-term nuclear agreement as they tackle the…
Greeks deeply divided heading into crucial vote
World
July 4, 2015
Greeks deeply divided heading into crucial vote
Tens of thousands of Greeks took to the streets on Friday in rival rallies that laid bare the deep divide…
Hungarian plan to erect separation wall draws int’l condemnation
World
June 21, 2015
Hungarian plan to erect separation wall draws int’l condemnation
As part of a highly controversial anti-immigration policy, Hungary is planning to build a 175 km-long fence along its border…
Tsipras seeks debt relief as Greeks take offer to Brussels
World
June 13, 2015
Tsipras seeks debt relief as Greeks take offer to Brussels
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said he was willing to accept unpalatable compromises to secure a deal with international creditors,…
UK opposition Labour to run separate pro-EU campaign
World
June 9, 2015
UK opposition Labour to run separate pro-EU campaign
The opposition Labour Party will run a separate campaign to keep Britain inside the EU when the country holds a…
EU seeks UN support to tackle migrant crisis
World
May 12, 2015
EU seeks UN support to tackle migrant crisis
Europe appealed to the United Nations Security Council on Monday to back its plans to stem the flow of migrants…