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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Brussels for EU talks

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday met European Parliament President Martin Schulz here to discuss Scotland's future in the EU amid Britain's decision to leave the bloc.

Jun 29, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

Sturgeon to visit Brussels to defend Scotland`s EU place

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would travel to Brussels on Wednesday for talks to defend Scotland`s place in the European Union after a vote by Britain as a whole to leave the bloc.

Jun 29, 2016, 02:26 AM IST

British PM meeting EU leaders in Brussels over Brexit vote today

British Prime Minister David Cameron will meet the European Union leaders in Brussels today, as the bloc meets to discuss the why Britain voted Brexit.

Jun 28, 2016, 13:36 PM IST

Kerry, NATO chief press importance of alliance after Brexit vote

Britain`s vote to leave the European Union will not impact a summit next month, said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Britons voted in a referendum last Thursday to leave the EU.

Jun 27, 2016, 17:57 PM IST

''No need to write, David,'' impatient EU tells Cameron

Britain need not send a formal letter to the European Union to trigger a two-year countdown to its exit from the bloc, EU officials said, implying British Prime Minister David Cameron could start the process when he speaks at a summit on Tuesday.

Jun 26, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

Top US envoy John Kerry heads to Britain amid Brexit crisis

Top US diplomat John Kerry will fly to Brussels and London on Monday for talks with Washington's key allies in the aftermath of Britain`s vote to leave the European Union.

Jun 26, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Belgium detains two in new anti-terror raids: Prosecutor

 Belgian police detained two men for questioning after fresh anti-terror raids overnight.

Jun 25, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

US needs calm, steady and experienced leadership: Hillary Clinton

The US needs a "calm, steady and experienced" leader to meet the challenges posed after Brexit, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said, while her Republican rival Donald Trump described it as British declaration of independence from European Union.

Jun 24, 2016, 20:56 PM IST

NATO says UK to stay `strong ally` despite Brexit

Britain will remain a strong ally and continue to play a leading role in NATO despite its vote to leave the European Union, alliance head Jens Stoltenberg said Friday.

Jun 24, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Poland urges rethink of closer EU integration

Poland`s foreign minister on Friday, said that Britain`s vote to leave the EU meant it was time to rethink the old Franco-German model of closer European political integration. After negotiating a new relationship between the EU and Britain, "perhaps the EU, the eurocrats, and European politicians will reflect on how to develop Europe in order to avoid further exits.".

Jun 24, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Tusk says EU `determined to keep our unity as 27` after Brexit

Britons voted 51.9 percent to 48.1 percent in favour of leaving the European Union, upsetting the odds and sending shockwaves around the world.

Jun 24, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

Belgian police release six questioned over 2015 train attack

Belgium remains on heightened alert three months after three suicide bombers killed 32 victims in attacks on Brussels airport and a metro car.

Jun 21, 2016, 10:14 AM IST

Brexit: A long, complicated divorce

A British exit from the European Union would plunge the two parties into a messy divorce and force them build a new relationship after a long marriage.

Jun 20, 2016, 06:52 AM IST

Belgian authorities charge 3 in major anti-terror raid

Belgian authorities charged three men with terror-related crimes after two days of raids and the detention of 40 people in a major investigation which they said required "immediate intervention" because they feared a new attack was close.

Jun 19, 2016, 03:04 AM IST

Belgium stages dozens of anti-terror raids, 12 people held

The latest raids targeted several areas tied to the attacks of November 13 and March 22.

Jun 18, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Belgium stages dozens of anti-terror raids, 12 held

Forty persons were taken in for questioning. Twelve among them were arrested, officials said. 

Jun 18, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

Belgian police arrest 12 suspected of planning new attacks

Investigators have confirmed links between the perpetrators, some of whom were based in Belgium.

Jun 18, 2016, 13:10 PM IST

NATO demands Russia withdraw forces, equipment from Ukraine

NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said the US-led alliance will continue to stand by the government in Kiev.

Jun 15, 2016, 14:40 PM IST

Belgian judge approves extradition of 2 attacks suspects

 A Belgian judge ruled today that two suspects in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks can be extradited to France, but at least one of them is unlikely to go soon because he is being investigated for possible links to suicide bombings in Brussels.

Jun 10, 2016, 01:56 AM IST

Migrants ask EU court to overturn Turkey deal

Migrant arrivals to Greece have fallen sharply since the deal took effect on March 20.

Jun 07, 2016, 22:56 PM IST