European Union
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Gender equality in EU makes slow progress: Report
World | Jan 21, 2015, 09:35 AM ISTBrussels: A report approved by the European Parliament showed that very slow progress in gender equality has been made since 2009 in the European Union (EU) countries."There has been progress, but it is too slow.
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'New packaging practice helped in lifting of EU ban on mango'
Jan 21, 2015, 07:53 AM ISTNew Delhi: The European Union's decision to lift ban on mango imports from India is a recognition of inspection process and new packaging practice now adopted by exporters, industry body FIEO said Tuesday."The new procedure
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Ukraine and rebels both claim to control Donetsk airport
World | Jan 20, 2015, 07:49 AM ISTDonetsk, Ukraine: After days of intense fighting, Russian-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine claimed Monday they had seized control of Donetsk airport once again. The Ukrainian military denied this but acknowledged that the fighting for the
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Pakistan rejects UN, EU calls to halt executions
World | Dec 28, 2014, 02:16 PM ISTIslamabad: The Pakistan government has rejected calls by the UN and the European Union (EU) to revive moratorium on execution of convicts, a media report said."Capital punishment for terrorists did not violate international law," Dawn
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Russia threatens to stop gas supplies to Ukraine
World | Dec 24, 2014, 06:46 AM ISTMoscow: Russia, on Tuesday, threatened Ukraine of halting gas supplies, if it failed to pay Russia $1.65 billion before the end of 2014, as an advance for January deliveries.Under an agreement between the Russian and
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Disappointed over Indian Supreme Court decision to deny marine's plea: European Union
World | Dec 17, 2014, 04:32 PM ISTBrussels: The EU has voiced disappointment over the Indian Supreme Court's decision to deny the plea of murder accused Italian marine Massimiliano Latorre seeking extension of his stay in Italy on health grounds and his
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Ceasefire talks in Myanmar put off again
World | Dec 01, 2014, 11:04 AM ISTYangon: Ceasefire talks between the Myanmar government and the ethnic armed groups that were originally scheduled to resume Wednesday have been put off again to an indefinite date, media reported Monday.The resumed talks were planned
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G20 Summit: Barack Obama accuses Putin of not living up to ceasefire
World | Nov 16, 2014, 01:20 PM ISTBrisbane: President Barack Obama on Sunday bluntly accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of not living up to a cease-fire agreement in Ukraine, but offered no new plans for how the West might change his calculus.Obama
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Relationships to watch at G-20 summit
World | Nov 15, 2014, 11:22 AM ISTBrisbane: Leaders of the 20 most powerful industrialized and developing economies are due to endorse strategies for raising global growth as they meet in Brisbane, Australia this weekend. Since they represent about two-thirds of the
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Talks underway for final stages of Iran's n-programme
World | Nov 08, 2014, 11:47 AM ISTVienna: Representatives of the six world powers held talks in Vienna over the final stages of Iran's nuclear programme with the Nov 24 deadline approaching.Iranian officials were not present at the discussions to work out
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EU, Japan ask UN to vote on North Korea war crimes probe
World | Nov 07, 2014, 09:52 AM ISTUnited Nations: The European Union and Japan have brushed aside warnings from North Korea and presented a United Nations resolution calling for a probe of the Pyongyang regime for crimes against humanity.The resolution was submitted
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Eastern Ukraine rebels announce their poll results
World | Nov 03, 2014, 11:38 PM ISTKiev: The independence-seeking insurgents in Lugansk and Donetsk regions in eastern Ukraine Monday announced the final results of their contentious "presidential and parliamentary elections".In the poll, rejected by Kiev as "illegal", Alexander Zakharchenko, the top
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N-deal possible in a month: Iranian president
World | Oct 28, 2014, 01:14 PM ISTTehran: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that a final nuclear deal between Tehran and the six world powers may be possible within a month.In a meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to Tehran Odyssey Norheim Monday,
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EU, Russia, Ukraine to hold meeting on gas dispute
World | Oct 18, 2014, 06:53 AM ISTBrussels: The European Union(EU) said on Friday a trilateral meeting on gas supply between the EU, Russia and Ukraine was scheduled for Tuesday in Brussels.The three sides will be represented by EU Energy Commissioner Guenther
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EU court annuls sanction on LTTE
World | Oct 16, 2014, 08:36 PM ISTBrussels/London: An European Union court today struck down the 2006 sanctions slapped on the LTTE by the EU aimed at combating terrorism, but said the assets of the banned Tamil Tigers would remain frozen for
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European Union says transmission risk of Ebola in Europe low
World | Oct 16, 2014, 08:41 AM ISTBrussels: The European Union (EU) said on Wednesday the risk of Ebola virus spreading from the Ebola patient, who arrived in Europe as a result of a planned medical evacuation, is considered low.The EU made
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EU airlift operation in west Africa to fight Ebola
World | Oct 08, 2014, 06:28 AM ISTBrussels: The European Union (EU) will organise airlift operation to the Ebola-hit west Africa, with the first cargo plane to take off on Friday.About 1 million euros (about $1.26 million) funding will be allocated to
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Apple benefited from illegal tax agreements in Ireland: EU
Oct 01, 2014, 08:02 AM ISTBrussels: European Union (EU) regulators on Tuesday announced that Apple Inc. enjoyed state aid from Ireland for many years via illegal tax agreements.The European Commission expressed concern over tax rulings on the attribution of profits
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Russia, Ukraine agree on interim gas deal
World | Sep 27, 2014, 11:36 AM ISTBerlin: European Union (EU) Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger has said that Russia and Ukraine have agreed on an interim deal over gas supplies and would meet next week to decide on final details.The EU, Ukraine
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European Union increases Syria refugee aid by USD 280 million
World | Sep 24, 2014, 06:52 AM ISTBRUSSELS: The European Union is increasing its aid to those affected by the civil war in Syria by 215 million euros ($280 million).The EU Commission said Tuesday the new funding includes 50 million euros for