NATO allies must pay more or US will 'moderate its commitment': James Mattis
US Defence Secretary James Mattis warned NATO allies Wednesday that Washington would "moderate its commitment" to the alliance unless they boost their spending.
Feb 16, 2017, 00:09 AM IST
EU emits "final warning" to Britain, France on air pollution
The EU ordered five member countries including Britain, France and Germany to tighten controls on smog-causing car pollution or risk being sent to the top European court.
Feb 15, 2017, 22:28 PM IST
NATO summit with Trump on May 25, says Belgium
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet other NATO leaders in Brussels on May 25, the Belgian government said on Thursday, although the alliance said the date was still undecided.
Feb 09, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
NATO head urges Russia to act on 'serious spike' in Ukraine violence
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday urged Russia to use its influence with pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine to halt what he called the worst upsurge in fighting in a long time.
Feb 01, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
European Union voices 'great concern' over Romania corruption
The European Union voiced concern on Wednesday at events in Romania, warning it must not backtrack on the fight against corruption after thousands protested in Bucharest against a government emergency decree slashing penalties for abuses.
Feb 01, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
European Union warns Britain against pre-Brexit trade talks
Brussels warned Britain Monday that it must must refrain from any formal negotiations for bilateral trade deals with third countries until after its divorce from the EU.
Jan 23, 2017, 21:07 PM IST
Belgium jails 14 people for making fake IDs for jihadists: Report
A Belgian court handed out prison sentences of up to eight years for a group of 14 people convicted of falsifying documents used by Islamist militants in attacks in Paris and Brussels, Belgian media reported on Thursday.
Jan 19, 2017, 22:10 PM IST
Germany says NATO concerned about Donald Trump 'obsolete' remark
Germany`s Foreign Minister said on Monday that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump`s comments that NATO was obsolete had aroused concern across the 28-member alliance.
Jan 17, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
Turkey wants concrete date for European Union visa liberalisation
Turkey's foreign minister says a final proposal has been prepared regarding visa-free travel in Europe for Turkish citizens, an issue that has led to major tensions between Ankara and Brussels.
Jan 15, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
Scotland should remain in European Union's single market after Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister in the Scottish government, unveiled proposals on Tuesday for Scotland`s future relationship with Europe after Britain leaves the European Union (EU).
Dec 20, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
'No progress' as John Kerry, Sergei Lavrov meet on Syria: US
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov failed to make progress on a Syria truce in talks in Germany early Thursday, an American official said.
Dec 08, 2016, 20:42 PM IST
NATO confident of Trump leadership in alliance
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday, he was certain that Donald Trump as U.S. president will lead the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and he is hoping to speak to the president-elect soon.
Nov 18, 2016, 17:01 PM IST
Iran missile programme 'non-negotiable', tests to continue
Iran`s missile programme is "non-negotiable" and tests will continue, foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said on Tuesday, following criticism from European Union diplomats.
Nov 15, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
ISIS high command ordered Paris, Brussels attacks: Belgian prosecutor
The jihadist cell that launched deadly attacks on Paris and Brussels received its orders from "very high" in the Islamic State group command, Belgium`s federal prosecutor said Wednesday.
Nov 09, 2016, 23:44 PM IST
EU calls on Turkey to save democracy, increasing criticism
The European Union issued a strong new call on Turkey on Tuesday to resume political dialogue with opposition groups and safeguard its democracy, describing recent developments as "extremely worrying".
Nov 08, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
European Parliament awards Sakharov prize to Yazidi women, says Liberal group
The European Parliament has awarded its Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought and expression to two women from Iraq`s Yazidi community who suffered attack and persecution by Islamic State, according to the Liberals group in the parliament.
Oct 27, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Hollande, Merkel slam Russia over Aleppo, leave door open to sanctions
Aleppo has come under heavy bombardment since the Russian-backed military announced an offensive in late September to regain control of the east.
Oct 20, 2016, 05:22 AM IST
Belgian police say Brussels hostage-taking over, no one injured
Belgian police said they detained a man who held about 15 people hostage in a supermarket on Tuesday evening in the Brussels suburb of Forest, adding that nobody was harmed.
Oct 19, 2016, 01:09 AM IST
Brussels police stabbing was 'terrorist attack': prosecutors
“The suspect has been "charged with attempted murder in a terrorist context and participation in the activities of a terrorist group," the prosecutor's office said.
Oct 07, 2016, 02:19 AM IST
Two police officers stabbed in Brussels in suspected terror attack
An attacker stabbed two police officers in Brussels on Wednesday in a possible terror incident, the latest attack in a city still reeling from bombings by the Islamic State group that killed 32 people in March.
Oct 05, 2016, 21:02 PM IST
