New Paris links emerge as Brussels manhunt continues
Fresh links between the Paris attacks and a bloody anti-terrorism raid in Brussels emerged on Thursday as a manhunt continued for two suspected extremists who escaped.
Mar 17, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Turkey joining EU `not on the agenda now`: Merkel
Turkey`s bid to join the EU is "not on the agenda now", Germany`s Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday, ahead of a summit in Brussels when leaders are due to examine proposals from Ankara that tie its membership demands to the migrant crisis.
Mar 16, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Islamic State flag found with dead Brussels gunman
The assailant has been named as Mohamed Belkaid, 35, an Algerian national living illegally in Belgium, who was killed by a police sniper in Brussels.
Mar 16, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
Vast anti-terror operation under way in Brussels after shootout
A vast police operation was under way in Brussels on Wednesday after a Kalashnikov-wielding assailant was killed and four officers wounded during an anti-terror search linked to the Paris attacks.
Mar 16, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
Manhunt in Brussels after raid linked to Paris attacks
Shots were fired on Tuesday at Belgian police in the capital Brussels as they carried out an operation linked to the Paris attacks, Belgian prosecutors said.
Mar 15, 2016, 22:15 PM IST
EU suspends Burundi government aid over violence
The European Union, Burundi`s biggest aid donor, on Monday suspended all direct funding to the government for ignoring human rights and failing to stop a wave of deadly violence.
Mar 14, 2016, 20:36 PM IST
'No concessions' to Turkey on rights,visas: France
French President Francois Hollande said today that the EU must not grant Turkey any concessions on human rights or visas in exchange for guarantees to stem the flow of migrants to Europe.
Mar 12, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
EU pushes for `breakthrough` Turkey migrant deal next week
European Union leaders on Monday hailed a "breakthrough" in talks with Turkey on a deal to curb the migrant crisis but delayed a decision until a summit next week to flesh out the details of Ankara`s new demands.
Mar 08, 2016, 09:54 AM IST
Turkey ramps up demands for helping EU on migrant crisis
In Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised the EU for a four-month delay in disbursing an original three billion euros in aid for 2016-17 under a deal agreed in November.
Mar 07, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
Brussels to propose overhaul of EU asylum system: Report
Previous attempts to distribute refugees between EU member states have stalled due to disagreements.
Mar 07, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
'18 dead as migrant boat sinks off Turkey'
At least 18 migrants died on Sunday after their boat capsized in the Aegean Sea while trying to cross from Turkey to Greece, a Turkish official said.
Mar 06, 2016, 21:01 PM IST
Less than half of notified SEZ area utilised
Of the total notified area of 45,883 hectares covering 347 special economic zones (SEZ), only 18,913 hectares has been utilised for their development, Parliament was informed today.
Mar 02, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
EU to give emergency aid to help Greece cope with migrants
The European Union will Wednesday announce plans for emergency aid to Greece which is struggling to cope with an influx of migrants with thousands stuck in misery at its border after Balkan states tightened their frontiers.
Mar 02, 2016, 12:10 PM IST
EU`s Tusk to visit Turkey for migrant talks
European Union president Donald Tusk will visit Turkey this week for fresh talks on migration ahead of a crucial Brussels summit on the crisis, his office said Tuesday.
Mar 01, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
Britain PM David Cameron wins deal for special status in EU
British Prime Minister David Cameron has sealed a deal for "special status" in the EU after a marathon summit, paving the way for him to campaign to stay in the bloc in a historic referendum.
Feb 20, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
David Cameron hails EU deal to give Britain ''special status'', battle looms
David Cameron pledged to campaign heart and soul to stay in the EU at a deeply uncertain referendum expected in June.
Feb 20, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
EU warns Burundi of `measures` over violence
Security forces, rebels and the opposition all blame each other for the hundreds of killings since last year.
Feb 15, 2016, 19:19 PM IST
Angela Merkel isolated as EU partners slam door on refugees
Abandoned by France, defied by eastern Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel cuts a lonely figure in her struggle for EU "solidarity" on the refugee crisis ahead of a Brussels summit.
Feb 14, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
Portugal votes in key presidential ballot
Portuguese voters were electing a new president on Sunday in a ballot being closely watched in Brussels as the country recovers from a 78-billion-euro ($85-billion) bailout.
Jan 25, 2016, 00:49 AM IST
Belgium charges 11th person over Paris attacks
The man identified as Zakaria J "has been charged with terrorist murders and participation into the activities of a terrorist group.
Jan 22, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
