European Union
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Dalai Lama greets European Commission President
World | Jul 19, 2019, 04:07 PM IST"I take this opportunity to convey to you my great admiration for the spirit of the European Union that has preserved peace among its members and in the region for more than 60 years," the Dalai Lama wrote.
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European Union renews sanctions on North Korea over nuclear programmes
World | Jul 16, 2019, 01:03 PM ISTThe European Union (EU) has voted to renew sanctions against North Korean individuals and entities for contributing to the Asian country's nuclear activities, ballistic missiles and other weapons of mass destruction programmes, as well as for evading the restrictions.
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Iran summons British ambassador in tanker seizure row
India | Jul 05, 2019, 09:11 AM ISTBritish Royal Marines helped the authorities in Gibraltar seize the ship because of evidence it was heading to Syria in breach of EU sanctions.
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Tata Steel, ThyssenKrupp merger would have spiked steel prices: EU
Business | Jun 13, 2019, 05:19 PM ISTThe European Commission was forced to block a proposed merger between Indian steel major Tata Steel and German giant ThyssenKrupp over concerns that it would have led to a spike in the metal's prices.
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'Six European Union states to take in migrants rescued off Libya'
World | Jun 04, 2019, 09:39 AM ISTPortugal will take 10 migrants while Ireland and Romania have said they will take five migrants each, the sources said.
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Theresa May pledges 'new and improved deal' to save her Brexit plan
World | May 19, 2019, 04:34 PM IST"When the Withdrawal Agreement Bill comes before MPs, it will represent a new, bold offer to MPs across the House of Commons, with an improved package of measures that I believe can win new support," Theresa May wrote.
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British PM Theresa May admits no support for third vote on controversial EU divorce bill
World | Mar 26, 2019, 08:09 AM IST"I hope we can all agree, we are now at the moment of decision. And in doing so we must confront the reality of the hard choices before us," May said.
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Europe offers UK a little more time for Brexit
World | Mar 22, 2019, 10:38 AM ISTWorn down by three years of indecision in London, European Union leaders on Thursday grudgingly offered the U.K. more time to ease itself out of the bloc, delaying by several weeks — but not eliminating — the threat of a chaotic British exit.
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Brexit deal: Only way to honour results of referendum and project jobs is by backing it, says UK PM May
World | Jan 06, 2019, 03:57 PM ISTWriting in the Mail on Sunday, May said her critics risk damaging democracy if they oppose her plan, the BBC reported.
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EU gives nod to landmark Brexit deal; agreement beginning of 'new chapter' for Britain, says PM May
World | Nov 25, 2018, 06:48 PM ISTThe UK Parliament is expected to vote on the deal in early December but its approval is by no means guaranteed, with Labour, the Lib Dems, the SNP, the DUP and many Conservatives MPs set to vote against.
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EU favours implementation of Iran N-deal: Envoy
World | Nov 21, 2018, 11:37 PM IST"Our understanding is that the EU is interested in implementing the Iranian nuclear deal," Kozlowski said during a media briefing here.
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EU dismisses Brexit summit in November, citing lack of progress
World | Oct 18, 2018, 11:03 PM IST"For now, the 27 are not planning to organise an extraordinary summit on Brexit in November," European sources said.
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Facebook fined $1.63 billion by EU over fresh data breach
Business | Oct 01, 2018, 11:38 AM ISTA Facebook spokeswoman said the social media giant will respond to questions from the EU watchdog.
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UK government 'agrees not to favour EU workers after Brexit'
World | Sep 25, 2018, 05:43 PM ISTMinisters gathering on Monday "unanimously supported a system based on skills rather than nationality", an unnamed source told the BBC, with similar reports in The Times and The Guardian.
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Trump, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announce deal to end trade war
World | Jul 26, 2018, 07:29 AM ISTTrump said that he has reached an agreement with the EU to work together toward a policy of "zero" tariffs and trade barriers.
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European Union, Japan sign massive free trade deal
World | Jul 17, 2018, 04:38 PM ISTThe deal signed in Tokyo by the EU's top officials and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is the biggest ever negotiated by the EU and creates a free trade zone covering nearly a third of the world's GDP.
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Google to face record fine in Android monopoly case
Internet | Jul 15, 2018, 07:17 PM ISTThe fine -- likely to be handed down on Tuesday or Wednesday -- is expected to eclipse the 2.1 bn pound monopoly abuse penalty Google paid last year over its internet shopping business.
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European Union launches retaliatory tariffs on US goods
Business | Jun 22, 2018, 11:41 AM ISTThe imposition comes as a retaliatory action on tariffs imposed on imported steel and aluminium by Trump’s administration
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Mark Zuckerberg apologises to EU lawmakers, says 'we haven't done enough to prevent misuse'
Internet | May 22, 2018, 10:38 PM ISTThe chief executive intends to say that Facebook did not do enough to prevent the social network from being used for harm, according to an excerpt from his prepared remarks.
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India, France commit to boost bilateral trade; relaunch EU free trade agreement
India | Mar 10, 2018, 10:24 PM ISTIndia-France bilateral trade rose to USD 10.96 billion (8.91 billion euro) in 2016-17 from USD 8.3 billion (6.74 billion euro) in 2015-16.