Bush to host crisis talks with EU
BBC October 15, 2008 US President George W Bush is to hold talks on Saturday with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. more
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Gates Seeks More Military and Civilian Support in Afghanistan
New York Times October 15, 2008 Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Wednesday that the mission to stabilize Afghanistan had shown significant gaps in the ability of the United States and NATO to integrate their civilian and military efforts, and he warned that it “remains to be seen” whether the allies could better coordinate their […]
EU Leads U.S. on Cuban Policy
Washington Post October 15, 2008 Is the European Union paving the way for a new U.S. policy on Cuba? Cuba recently accepted an invitation from the EU to engage in a formal political dialogue – the first step towards normalizing relations between Cuba and the EU’s 27 member states. more
Signaling a Shift to Europe’s Path
Washington Post October 15, 2008 In announcing plans to partly nationalize nine major banks yesterday, President Bush found himself in the unusual position of having to reassure Americans that he was not, in fact, opposed to capitalism. more
EU in push for world finance summit: Sarkozy
The Economic Times October 13, 2008 The European Union will ask the United States to jointly organise an international summit to reform the global finance system, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Sunday after talks with EU leaders. more