Europe loses seat at top table
BBC February 9, 2010 In Washington they’re not sure who’s in charge. In Brussels they’re squabbling. Ian Traynor reports on the EU’s crisis of confidence. more
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Euro MPs back new European Commission
BBC February 9, 2010 The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new 27-strong team of European commissioners. more
EU, US condemn Iran on human rights as nuclear threat looms
Euractive.com February 9, 2010 The United States and the European Union expressed concern yesterday (8 February) about the potential for a renewed crackdown by the Iranian government around the 11 February anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Republic, as Teheran informed the UN nuclear watchdog it will start producing 20%-enriched uranium inside the country. […]
West greets Iran nuclear claim with scepticism
BBC February 6, 2010 Western powers have responded with scepticism to a claim by Iran that a deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel could now be close. more
G7 warms to idea of bank levy
The Financial Times February 6, 2010 Finance ministers from the world’s most advanced nations have begun to coalesce around the idea of imposing levies on banks to help insure the global economy against future financial crises, officials said on Saturday at the end of a Group of Seven meeting in northern Canada. more