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5 years, 6 months ago

EU stresses support for Cuba even as US hikes sanctions

The EU says it will continue helping Cuba to develop its economy following reimposition of US sanctions. The European Union is committed to helping Cuba develop its economy, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday, during a three-day trip to Havana, even as the United States hikes sanctions on the Communist-run island. “The EU is Cuba’s top commercial …

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5 years, 8 months ago

EU foreign ministers hold talks in Brussels to save Iran nuclear deal as Tehran threatens to resume its atomic programme

Firstpost

European foreign ministers held talks on saving the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal as Britain warned the ‘small window’ for success was closing. Brussels: European foreign ministers held crisis talks on Monday on saving the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal as Britain warned the “small window” for success was closing and Tehran issued fresh threats of restarting its atomic programme. But the …

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5 years, 8 months ago

Iran exceeding nuclear deal limits ‘not significant’, says EU

Al Jazeera

EU foreign policy chief says steps taken by Iran so far, including enriching uranium above deal limit, are reversible. Iran’s decision to reduce compliance with the deal that the US abandoned last year was “a bad response to a bad decision”, he said. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane, reporting from Brussels, said: “As it stands, the E3 – that’s France, the …

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5 years, 11 months ago

EU foreign chief urges Libyans to re-start dialogue

The Quint

Strasbourg, April 16 Amid a deadly military escalation in Libya's capital this month, the European Union's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Tuesday called for the country's warring factions to swiftly resume talks. "We believe more than ever that the United Nations and the National Conference track are the only real opportunities for a peaceful solution," she added. Mogherini warned …

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6 years, 3 months ago

EU eyes ways to bolster Ukraine economy amid Russia tension

Associated Press

BRUSSELS — The European Union is studying ways to help bolster the economy in strife-torn eastern Ukraine, the EU’s top diplomat said Monday, amid tensions with Russia over a naval confrontation in the Black Sea last month. “For us what counts the most is the practical support we can give,” EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini told reporters in Brussels …

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6 years, 5 months ago

How the EU’s principled pragmatism sows strife in the Middle East

Al Jazeera

When Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on October 2, credible reports began almost immediately to emerge that he was murdered inside. It took a full two weeks before the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini emerged to say that the EU “expects” Saudi authorities to conduct a “full investigation”. Khashoggi’s …

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6 years, 6 months ago

EU and Iran agree on new payment system to skirt US sanctions

Al Jazeera

Five world powers and Iran agree to set up legal entity to circumvent US sanctions after Trump pullout from 2015 deal. The EU will create new payment channels to preserve oil and other business deals with Iran, Federica Mogherini, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said late on Monday, in a bid to evade US punitive measures. “In practical terms this …

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7 years, 2 months ago

European Union will 'survive' Brexit and remain strong, says bloc's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini

Firstpost

The European Union will “survive” Britain’s Brexit departure and will remain strong, the bloc’s foreign policy chief has said Havana: The European Union will “survive” Britain’s Brexit departure and will remain strong, the bloc’s foreign policy chief has said. “Many believed that the referendum in the United Kingdom was going to be the beginning of the end of the European …

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7 years, 3 months ago

EU shuns call to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Al Jazeera

The European Union has rejected Benjamin Netanyahu‘s call to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying the two-state solution remains the only path to resolving the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Federica Mogherini, the EU’s foreign policy chief, met Netanyahu on Monday in Brussels, the first visit by an Israeli prime minister to the European Union in 22 years. …

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7 years, 5 months ago

Iran nuclear deal: EU condemns Donald Trump's decision to decertify agreement

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Theresa May, Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel released a …

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7 years, 5 months ago

Decertifying the Iran deal: A crisis of Trump’s making

CNN

Story highlights President Trump is expected to decertify the Iran nuclear accord Observers say it jeopardizes any possible negotiations with North Korea Experts also say the move would sideline the US in future international accords CNN — US President Donald Trump’s attempts to jettison the Iran nuclear deal will, in the eyes of many observers, send a dangerous message to …

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7 years, 5 months ago

Mattis: In US national security interest to stay in Iran deal

CNN

Story highlights Trump has repeatedly criticized the Iran deal Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said it would be a "great pity" if "rogue newcomers" destroy the deal Washington CNN — Secretary of Defense James Mattis said Tuesday that he believes it is in US national security interest to remain in the Iran nuclear agreement despite repeated hints from President Donald Trump …

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7 years, 7 months ago

European Union to hold 'extraordinary meet' to discuss escalating tensions with North Korea

Firstpost

The European Union will convene an “extraordinary meeting” next week over the escalating tension with North Korea Brussels: The European Union will convene an “extraordinary meeting” next week over the escalating tension with North Korea, the 27-nation bloc’s diplomatic service announce. North Korea announced a detailed plan on Wednesday to launch a salvo of ballistic missiles toward the Guam, a …

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7 years, 8 months ago

EU top diplomat to visit Kuwait as part of mediation efforts to end Gulf crisis

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2017-07-18 10:02 KUWAIT - European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will visit Kuwait on Sunday as part of the intensified mediation efforts to end the Gulf standoff, the official news agency KUNA reported Monday. So I will visit Kuwait next Sunday," Mogherini, high representative of EU foreign affairs and security policy, told a press conference in …

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7 years, 10 months ago

EU says doors open for membership talks with Turkey if Ankara gives clear signals

Firstpost

The European Union is keeping the door ajar for Turkey to become a member, but says Ankara must provide clearer signals on whether it intends to meet the entrance criteria in such areas as human rights and rule of law. Brussels: The European Union is keeping the door ajar for Turkey to become a member, but says Ankara must provide …

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7 years, 11 months ago

Brexit: UK will lose more in separation than EU, says bloc’s foreign policy chief

The Independent

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7 years, 11 months ago

EU should cash in on opportunities, not look at problems

China Daily

China-EU relations are expected to get a boost when Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, holds the annual political and strategic dialogue with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi on Wednesday. In a recent interview with The Financial Times, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said that during a conversation on the telephone, Trump …

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8 years ago

EU to host Syria conference in April

China Daily

People walk along a damaged neighbourhood in the northern Syrian town of al-Bab, Syria March 6, 2017. BRUSSELS - The European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Monday announced that the bloc will on April 5 host an international conference on Syria's future. The EU will cochair the conference with the United Nations and with the governments of Germany, …

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8 years ago

EU to host Syria conference in April

China Daily

People walk along a damaged neighbourhood in the northern Syrian town of al-Bab, Syria March 6, 2017. BRUSSELS - The European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini on Monday announced that the bloc will on April 5 host an international conference on Syria's future. The EU will cochair the conference with the United Nations and with the governments of Germany, …

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9 years, 3 months ago

Dutch face 'tough task' as EU president: foreign policy chief

Dutch News

The Netherlands has a tough task ahead when it takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union on January 1 for six months, the EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Tuesday. Speaking after talks with Dutch foreign minister Bert Koenders in The Hague, Mogherini said the Dutch presidency will be ‘crucial’ because of all the problems ‘such …

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9 years, 5 months ago

The Syrian conflict: Russia vs the West?

Al Jazeera

John Kerry, David Cameron and Federica Mogherini discuss Russian air strikes and Assad’s future in Syria. by Federica Mogherini, EU foreign policy chief British Prime Minister David Cameron believes that Assad “can’t be part of Syria’s future. Of course it requires a sustained diplomatic push in terms of reconstruction and transition in Syria … we support a Syria without Assad …

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9 years, 5 months ago

Russia carries out first air strikes in Syria

Al Jazeera

Russian bombs target positions, vehicles and warehouses that Moscow believes belong to ISIL, defence minister says. The air strikes targeted positions, vehicles and warehouses that Russia believes belong to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group, ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told Russian news agencies. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said Kerry told Lavrov that the Russian …

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9 years, 6 months ago

Russia steps up Syria support ‘to stop fall of Assad’

Al Jazeera

EU foreign affairs chief says Russia is boosting its military backing to halt “imminent” fall of government. Russia intends to step up its military involvement in Syria to prevent the “imminent” collapse of the Syrian government, the EU’s foreign policy chief has told Al Jazeera. In an interview with Al Jazeera’s James Bays for Talk to Al Jazeera, the EU’s …

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9 years, 8 months ago

Iran and world powers clinch historic nuclear deal

Al Jazeera

Tehran agrees to curb its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief after lengthy negotiations. Iran’s state news agency IRNA says Ban on Iran to buy certain dual-use machinery and technology will end EU and US economic and financial sanctions on Iran will be lifted Billions of US dollars of Iran’s frozen assets will be released Sanctions on Iran’s central …

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EU stresses support for Cuba even as US hikes sanctions

EU foreign ministers hold talks in Brussels to save Iran nuclear deal as Tehran threatens to resume its atomic programme

Iran exceeding nuclear deal limits ‘not significant’, says EU

EU foreign chief urges Libyans to re-start dialogue

EU eyes ways to bolster Ukraine economy amid Russia tension

How the EU’s principled pragmatism sows strife in the Middle East

EU and Iran agree on new payment system to skirt US sanctions

European Union will 'survive' Brexit and remain strong, says bloc's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini

EU shuns call to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Iran nuclear deal: EU condemns Donald Trump's decision to decertify agreement

Decertifying the Iran deal: A crisis of Trump’s making

Mattis: In US national security interest to stay in Iran deal

European Union to hold 'extraordinary meet' to discuss escalating tensions with North Korea

EU top diplomat to visit Kuwait as part of mediation efforts to end Gulf crisis

EU says doors open for membership talks with Turkey if Ankara gives clear signals

Brexit: UK will lose more in separation than EU, says bloc’s foreign policy chief

EU should cash in on opportunities, not look at problems

EU to host Syria conference in April

EU to host Syria conference in April

Dutch face 'tough task' as EU president: foreign policy chief

The Syrian conflict: Russia vs the West?

Russia carries out first air strikes in Syria

Russia steps up Syria support ‘to stop fall of Assad’

Iran and world powers clinch historic nuclear deal