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Neo-Nazi killing puts spotlight on Italian militants
The death on Monday of a man attacked by neo-Nazis threw the spotlight on political militancy in Italy, prompting the opposition to ask if a right-wing sweep at an April election had fed a climate of intolerance.
May 5, 2008, 22:32
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Dutch author J.J. Voskuil dies in euthanasia case
Dutch writer J.J. Voskuil has died in what his widow said was a case of euthanasia -- a practice which is legal in the Netherlands.
May 5, 2008, 22:29
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Food aid alone will not solve global food crisis, economist tells EU
The EU should provide structural aid to increase yields from peasant farmers in poor countries if it wants to help the global food crisis rather than just throwing emergency food aid at the problem, American economist Jeffrey Sachs told the European Parliament on Monday (5 May).
May 5, 2008, 22:12
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Brussels to make suggestions on eurozone's future
The European Commission is this week to present an overview of the eurozone as it approaches its tenth anniversary amid strong differences between member states on the role of the European Central Bank.
May 5, 2008, 21:53
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Africa's trade unions want EU trade agreements scrapped
Africa's trade unions called on their governments to nullify the interim trade agreements they have signed with the European Union, saying they leave African nations "weak" within the global market
May 5, 2008, 21:45
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Three dead babies found in freezer in Germany
A 44-year-old woman has been taken into custody in Germany on suspicion of killing three of her babies and storing their corpses in the family freezer for up to two decades, authorities said on Monday.
May 5, 2008, 21:25
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Court rules elderly sisters are not legal couple
Two elderly British sisters who have always lived together lost a legal appeal on Tuesday to win the same inheritance rights as couples.
Apr 29, 2008, 16:55
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Russia steps up forces in Georgia conflict zone
Georgia accused Russia of fanning conflict on Tuesday after Moscow dispatched extra peacekeeping troops to Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region to counter what it called a military build-up by Tbilisi.
Apr 29, 2008, 15:26
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EU to sign pre-accession deal with Serbia
The EU will later this afternoon sign a pre-accession deal with Serbia, after The Netherlands and Belgium dropped their opposition to the move earlier on Tuesday morning.
Apr 29, 2008, 14:41
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US subsidies killing off EU biodiesel producers, trade group complains
While the pressure on biofuels increases globally over concerns that the alternative energy source contributes to global warming and the food crisis, European and American biodiesel producers are caught in their own internecine dispute over subsidies.
Apr 29, 2008, 14:35
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Brussels criticised on access to documents law
The European Commission's plans to overhaul rules on public access to documents, have been strongly criticised by a civil liberties watchdog, which says its proposals are "retrogressive" in key areas.
Apr 29, 2008, 12:51
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Britain and France on path to EU budget penalty procedure
While budgetary discipline in most of the European Union's member states significantly improved over the past year, the UK and France - the bloc's economic heavy-weights - are expected to breach the public deficit rules by next year.
Apr 29, 2008, 12:36
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Serb PM slams EU pact and takes aim at pro-EU rivals
The European Union wants to offer Serbia a pre-accession pact to trick it into recognizing Kosovo, Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica said on Monday, warning his pro-EU rivals in government not to sign it.
Apr 21, 2008, 15:59
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EU to launch travel security talks with Washington
EU-US talks on a new set of US security demands for establishing a visa-free regime with additional EU member states are set to start this week.
Apr 21, 2008, 14:12
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Finland halts migrant transfer to Greece after UN criticism
Finland has suspended sending migrants back to Greece following the UN refugee agency's sharp criticism of conditions faced by asylum seekers in the Mediterranean country.
Apr 21, 2008, 14:04
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UK accuses Mugabe of trying to steal Zimbabwe election
The government accused Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Monday of trying to steal the country's election and of unleashing a campaign of violence against Zimbabweans who had voted against him.
Apr 21, 2008, 13:00
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Secret deal between EU-3 blocks Blair as EU president
UK prime minister Gordon Brown has agreed to a secret deal with Germany and France which effectively rules out Tony Blair as a new EU president but the British ex-leader is also interested in the new role of Europe's foreign chief, a UK daily is reporting.
Apr 21, 2008, 10:55
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Somali pirates who held yacht face trial in France
Six Somali pirates who seized a French luxury yacht and held its 30 crew hostage for a week will be brought to France to face trial, a judge said on Tuesday.
Apr 15, 2008, 18:39
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Berlusconi wins Italian elections
Silvio Berlusconi has won the parliamentary elections in Italy, vowing to lead the country through the "difficult" years ahead.
Apr 15, 2008, 14:19
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Irish government embarrassed by leaked EU treaty email
German chancellor Angela Merkel has called on Irish voters to back the EU treaty on the same day that the Irish government was embarrassed by a leaked email outlining what a UK diplomat says is Dublin's strategy for holding and winning a referendum.
Apr 15, 2008, 14:10
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Europeans think China biggest threat to world security
China's image abroad has suffered a blow, with an opinion survey in the five largest EU states showing that most Europeans see Beijing as the greatest threat to world stability.
Apr 15, 2008, 14:02
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Russia renews warning to EU over Kosovo
Russia warned the European Union on Tuesday against any attempt to deploy its police and justice mission in areas of Kosovo populated by the Serb minority.
Apr 15, 2008, 13:31
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EU biofuel sustainability criteria too weak, say green groups
Documents outlining proposed sustainability criteria for biofuels currently under consideration by European officials show that member states are planning to apply "only cosmetic changes" to existing criteria, according to environmental groups.
Apr 7, 2008, 22:05
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EU plans for use of mobile phones on planes
The European Commission has dealt a blow to those who regard one of the virtues of air travel as being the haven it provides from being reached - or hearing other people being reached - on their mobile phone.
Apr 7, 2008, 22:01
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EU finance ministers agree to strengthen cooperation
EU finance ministers over the weekend agreed on strengthening cooperation in order to avoid future financial crises, as well as on the need to reform the International Monetary Fund.
Apr 7, 2008, 21:56
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Emissions trading giving EU power companies huge windfall profits
Power companies in five EU member states could realise windfall profits over the next four years of up to €71 billion as a result of the handing out of emissions allowances for free, according to a new report.
Apr 7, 2008, 21:47
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Most Danes want euro, Slovakia bids for 2009 eurozone entry
A majority of Danes favour adopting the euro, a fresh survey has suggested while Slovakia has officially filed its application to become the 16th eurozone member state in 2009, just as the EU's monetary union is due to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
Apr 7, 2008, 21:43
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MEPs in call for euro-passport for artists
The European Parliament's culture committee has received support from the EU's culture commissioner Jan Figel for a proposal to grant working artists in Europe a special social status enabling them to travel and practise their art throughout the union without missing out on social rights.
Apr 7, 2008, 21:19
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Hungary's governing coalition to break up
Hungary's junior coalition party said on Monday it would quit the government in protest at Socialist Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany's refusal to back its economic reforms, but pledged not to force an early election.
Mar 31, 2008, 21:27
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Italian city of Milan to host 2015 Expo
Italy's financial capital Milan won the race on Monday to host the 2015 Universal Exposition, a welcome victory for a country that has been buffeted by a food scandal and political feuding.
Mar 31, 2008, 21:11
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EU hopeful on kick-starting Russia talks in June
The European Union is planning to launch partnership talks with Russia in June in attempt to set a new tone in its relations with Moscow following the election of a new Russian president but this week's NATO summit could spark yet another dispute between the two sides.
Mar 31, 2008, 21:04
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Barroso slams Bulgaria over corruption
European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has strongly criticised Bulgaria for its continued high levels of corruption and organised crime.
Mar 31, 2008, 21:00
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Georgian government announces Abkhaz peace proposal
The Georgian government announced a series of proposals on Friday (28 March) aiming to resolve its conflict with the break-away republic of Abkhazia, days ahead of a NATO summit where the Caucasian country is hoping to win a Membership Action Plan – the
first step on the path to membership in the alliance.
Mar 31, 2008, 20:56
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Top Turkish court considers ban on governing party
Turkey's constitutional court is expected to decide whether to accept a case aimed at shutting down the ruling centre-right Justice and Development Party (AK Party), accused by prosecutors of harbouring a hidden agenda to build an Islamist state.
Mar 31, 2008, 20:51
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Anti-racism NGOs say intercultural dialogue money not well spent
European anti-racism NGOs have criticised the European Commission for giving money to activities during the European year of intercultural dialogue to EU governments, rather than to those who work directly to help minority communities.
Mar 31, 2008, 20:45
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