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EU leaders pledge to stand united in fight against terrorism

The statement said the EU countries will stand united with the French people and the government.

Nov 15, 2015, 00:43 AM IST

Several arrests in Brussels linked to Paris attacks: Minister

Several people were arrested in Brussels today during police raids connected to the attacks in Paris, Belgian Justice Minister Koen Geens said.

Nov 15, 2015, 00:32 AM IST

David Cameron says Britain can survive outside EU

 Britain can survive outside of Europe.

Nov 09, 2015, 19:00 PM IST

Jailed, flogged Saudi blogger Badawi wins EU rights prize

A Saudi blogger sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes for insulting Muslim clerics has won the European Union's prestigious Sakharov Prize for human rights.

Oct 29, 2015, 18:33 PM IST

Greece says European Union aid means it can shelter 20,000 more migrants

Greece, mired in a multi-year economic crisis, made clear its readiness to provide shelter for more refugees was strictly conditional .

Oct 27, 2015, 11:24 AM IST

Refugee flow unabated as EU leaders hold summit on crisis

As thousands of Syrians, Afghans and others kept up their relentless march through the Balkans, European leaders held an emergency summit today to find ways of easing the plight of those caught up in the continent's greatest immigration crisis in decades.

Oct 25, 2015, 23:48 PM IST

Belgium vs Argentina: David Goffin to face Federic Delbonis in Davis Cup semi-final opener

 World number 15 David Goffin will lead Belgium in the opening singles Davis Cup semi-final game against Argentina`s Federic Delbonis, Thursday`s draw revealed.

Sep 17, 2015, 19:17 PM IST

European taxi drivers block Brussels over Uber

Taxi drivers from across Europe caused huge tailbacks and blocked off Brussels airport as they descended on the EU capital today to oppose the rise of Uber, the controversial ride-sharing app.

Sep 16, 2015, 18:58 PM IST

Sprint queen Dafne​ Schippers defeats Allyson Felix in marker for Rio

World champion Dafne Schippers proved she will be the sprinter to beat over 200 metres at next year`s Rio Games with victory over Olympic champion Allyson Felix at the Diamond League athletics finale in Brussels on Friday.

Sep 12, 2015, 03:03 AM IST

Justin Gatlin wins 100m at Diamond League meet but pulls out of double Brussels bid

Justin Gatlin produced a savage dip at the line to win the 100m at Friday`s season-ending Diamond League meet in Brussels, but withdrew from the 200m to scotch any idea of a rare double.

Sep 12, 2015, 01:32 AM IST

EU to take in 40,000 migrants from Italy, Greece: Draft communique

EU leaders will agree on Thursday to take in 40,000 asylum-seekers from Italy and Greece to confront a growing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean but delay a decision on how to share them out, according to a draft final summit statement.

Jun 26, 2015, 00:14 AM IST

David Cameron's EU reform drive sidelined at tense summit

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived at an EU summit in Brussels Thursday to find his referendum reform push sidelined by twin crises over Greece and migration.

Jun 25, 2015, 18:36 PM IST

IMF quits Greek talks; EU tells Tsipras to stop gambling

The International Monetary Fund dramatically raised the stakes in Greece`s stalled debt talks on Thursday, announcing that its delegation had left negotiations in Brussels and flown home because of major differences with Athens.

Jun 12, 2015, 09:33 AM IST

Greece's Tsipras to meet Merkel in Brussels as cash squeeze tightens

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday, the eve of a crucial meeting of euro zone finance ministers to assess progress made by Athens in its reform pledges.

Apr 22, 2015, 05:34 AM IST

Greek programme must be realistically funded: EU commissioner

European Union (EU) Economic and Financial Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici Monday said the reform programme that will be submitted by the Greek government has to be ambitious, but also realistically funded, and the commitments made by the country, not only the current government, must also be taken into account.

Feb 23, 2015, 17:53 PM IST

Greece plays for time as bailout clock ticks down

Greece on Sunday expressed confidence that a deal with the EU over its loathed bailout could be reached, but also warned the February 28 deadline may be too tight.

Feb 15, 2015, 21:53 PM IST

Europe at `turning point` in bailout row: Greece`s Tsipras

Greece`s new prime minister Alexis Tsipras warned Thursday that Europe was at a critical crossroads as he prepared to discuss the row over the country`s huge bailout at a summit in Brussels.

Feb 12, 2015, 17:03 PM IST

Trade union strike in Brussels, Jet cancels 4 flights

Jet Airways on Sunday announced cancellation of four flights to and from Brussels, as also to Newark and Toronto, on Monday following a strike called by all major trade unions in Belgium.

Dec 06, 2014, 21:40 PM IST