Asia, EU shares gain broadly, pound falls on EU exit fears
Shares rose in Europe and Asia on Monday along with oil and commodity prices, while sterling fell against the dollar and euro on concerns Britain may vote to leave the European Union.
Feb 22, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
European Union gives NPR 480 million to help Nepal's education sector
The European Union (EU) today gave about 480 million Nepali Rupees to Nepal to help its education sector which was badly hit by devastating earthquakes and Madhesi protests.
Feb 22, 2016, 16:50 PM IST
British PM Cameron calls June 23 referendum on EU after clinching deal
Cameron said he had secured the cabinet's blessing to recommend to voters that Britain stay in the bloc it joined in 1973.
Feb 20, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
Cameron says 'still no deal' at EU 'Brexit' summit
David Cameron on Friday said he had still not reached a deal with EU counterparts to try and keep Britain in the bloc as a crunch Brexit summit went into a second day.
Feb 19, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
Vladimir Putin says EU-Russia ties will return to normal "sooner or later"
NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he is sure that relations between Russia and the European Union will get back to normal sooner or later.
Feb 17, 2016, 23:10 PM IST
Angela Merkel backs David Cameron EU reform demands
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday threw her weight behind Prime Minister David Cameron`s reform demands as EU leaders readied a make-or-break summit on Britain`s future in the bloc.
Feb 17, 2016, 22:29 PM IST
FACTBOX-What would "Brexit" look like?
As Britons debate whether to stay in or leave the European Union at a membership referendum, one of the key arguments is what a British exit, or "Brexit", would look like?
Feb 17, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
British PM David Cameron to talk `Brexit` with EU Parliament head
The British premier will meet Martin Schulz and leaders of the two main political groups in the assembly.
Feb 16, 2016, 11:20 AM IST
Bundesbank sees German growth picking up in Q1 2016
German economic growth could pick up again modestly in the first three months of 2016, driven by robust domestic demand, the country`s national central bank said on Monday.
Feb 15, 2016, 17:22 PM IST
Alexis Tsipras chides EU, IMF for reform assessment delay
An assessment of Greece`s attempts to reform its struggling economy is being held up by disagreements between the European Union and the IMF, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said.
Feb 14, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
Greece bailout review could be done by Easter: EU
Greece and its creditors could complete the first review of the country`s latest bailout by Easter, but Athens needs to do more to complete controversial pension reform and other measures, the EU said Thursday.
Feb 12, 2016, 02:06 AM IST
David Cameron urges parliament to 'fight together' on EU reforms
British Prime Minister David Cameron urged MPs on Wednesday to unite behind his drive to agree a series of European Union reforms at a Brussels summit next month ahead of Britain`s EU membership referendum.
Feb 03, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
EU, US agree new Internet privacy pact: Sources
Brussels and Washington struck a new deal Tuesday on data transfers relied on by Facebook and Google after a European court struck down the previous pact for failing to protect users from US spying, sources said.
Feb 02, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
EU chief Donald Tusk unveils plans to avoid `Brexit`
British Prime Minister David Cameron said the plans showed "real progress" and made it likely that he would campaign to stay in the EU in a referendum expected in June.
Feb 02, 2016, 21:47 PM IST
Eurozone unemployment falls to 4-year low in December: Eurostat
The Eurostat statistics agency said unemployment in the 19-nation eurozone dropped to 10.4 percent in December from 10.5 percent in November, its lowest rate since September 2011.
Feb 02, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
EU says prepared to probe UK Google tax deal
The EU's competition commissioner said Thursday she was prepared to investigate Google's tax deal with Britain as the US Internet giant insisted it complied with all taxation laws.
Jan 28, 2016, 22:41 PM IST
EU seeks powers over car regulation after Volkswagen scandal
The European Commission, the executive arm of the 28-nation EU, said carmakers found cheating on pollution tests could face a fine of 30,000 euros ($32,600) per vehicle, with non-compliant cars wrongfully approved taken off European roads.
Jan 27, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
India-EU trade pact: Negotiators discuss outstanding issues
Chief negotiators of India and EU Monday took stock of "outstanding issues", including duty cut on automobiles and movement of professionals, that have held up talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).
Jan 18, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
After 30 months, India, EU officials to meet Monday on FTA
Senior officials of India and the European Union are expected to hold discussions Monday on the stalled negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement.
Jan 17, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Iran, EU meet to 'finalise' nuclear deal: Mogherini
Iran's foreign minister and the EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini met on Saturday in Vienna to "finalise" last July's nuclear deal, Mogherini said on Twitter.
Jan 16, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
