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EU to slash asylum cases from 7 nations deemed safe
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday said it would drastically reduce asylum claims from seven nations in Africa, the Middle…
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Europe pledges over €15bn for clean energy for Africa
A campaign to mobilize investments in renewable energy in Africa, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South…
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German minister counts on 'fair trade with China' after delayed trip
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday that Germany continues to count on good trade relations with China even though he…
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Austrian chancellor rejects talk of Israel Eurovision ban
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker says banning Israel from Eurovision 2026 would be a mistake, citing Austria’s historical…
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Xi hosts EU leaders as summit aims to deepen cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in…
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New EU sanctions on Russia on hold after opposition from Slovakia
A new set of European Union sanctions on Russia fell short of the required unanimous backing after Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico…
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Ukraine sanctions captains working for Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on more than 50 Russian captains and one Iranian captain said to be involved in Russia's so-called "shadow…
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EU defence summit to 'pave way for decisions' in the coming months
A meeting of European Union leaders on Monday in Brussels is to "pave the way for the decisions" the EU has to make in the coming months,…
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Zelensky: Two North Koreans fighting for Russia captured in Kursk
Two North Korean soldiers have been taken prisoner during fighting in Russia's southern Kursk region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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Zelensky reports blackouts amid 'inhumane' Russian Christmas attack
Ukraine is experiencing power outages in several regions following a massive Russian aerial assault launched earlier in the day, Ukrainian…
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Zelensky vows more strikes after Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has threatened further attacks on military installations in Russia, after Ukrainian strikes hit the…
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Scholz hails VW wage agreement as a 'socially responsible solution'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the European Council summit. Gaetan Claessens/European…
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Top EU officials in Ukraine for first day in office
New European Council President António Costa and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Kiev on Sunday for a show of EU support for…