No Opinion yet From EU Group on Sweden's Lobster Ban Request
An arm of the European Union has delayed issuing an opinion on a request from Sweden to deem American lobsters an invasive species in much of Europe
View ArticleNo Opinion yet From EU Group on Sweden's Lobster Ban Request
An arm of the European Union has delayed issuing an opinion on a request from Sweden to deem American lobsters an invasive species in much of Europe
View ArticleMyanmar Forest-Cutting Continues Despite Government Efforts
Myanmar is struggling to stop illegal logging that has erased one-quarter of the country's valuable forests in a generation
View ArticleChina Hoping to Avoid Sensitive Topics as G-20 Summit Host
China's hosting of the G-20 summit of world leaders highlights its role as the world's second-largest economy and a growing force in global diplomacy, but also comes at a time of sharpening frictions
View ArticleJohnson: Britain Will Remain Involved in European Issues
British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson says his country will continue to be involved in European issues even after it leaves the European Union
View ArticleScottish Leader Calls for 'New Conversation' on Independence
Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon says support for Scottish independence is growing and that the time is right for a "new conversation" on independence because of Britain's decision to...
View ArticleTurkish President to EU on Migrant Deal: Where Is the Money?
Turkey's president has accused the European Union of failing to deliver funds it promised as part of a deal to stop migrants crossing the Aegean Sea
View ArticleEU Foreign Ministers Seek Unity on Relations With Turkey
European Union foreign ministers on Friday looked for a way to speak with one voice on relations with Turkey amid concerns over human rights that could threaten a key deal meant to keep refugees away...
View ArticleTurkey to Boost Southeast Security Amid Clashes With Kurds
Clashes between Turkish forces and Kurdish militants left one Turkish soldier and dozens of militants dead Friday as Turkey's prime minister announced new security measures and reconstruction plans for...
View ArticleHungarian Anti-Migrant Campaign Picks up Speed Ahead of Vote
A month ahead of Hungary's referendum on European Union migrant quotas, the government's relentless anti-migrant campaign has become inescapable and shows no sign of letting up
View Article11 Soldiers Reported Killed in Turkey
Eleven soldiers were killed and 28 wounded in Turkey in clashes with Kurdish militants
View ArticleLe Pen Promises French Referendum on EU If Elected President
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's anti-immigration National Front, has promised to hold a nationwide referendum on whether the country should leave the European Union or remain in the block if she is...
View ArticleTurkey, EU Discuss Fragile Relations at Ministerial Meeting
Easing EU fears, a senior Turkish official on Saturday said his country would fully implement its part of a deal meant to keep migrants from Europe's shores even if the European Union refuses to...
View ArticleThe Latest: Obama Says Working With Russia on Syria Deal
President Barack Obama says U.S. and Russian negotiators are working on a deal to reduce violence in Syria
View ArticleBritain's May Seeks out New Trading Relations Post-Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May says she intends to seize new trading opportunities for a Britain that has voted to leave the European Union, reiterating that "Brexit does indeed mean Brexit" and...
View ArticleMay Warns of 'Difficult Times' as UK Prepares to Exit the EU
British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that Britain faces some "difficult times" as it prepares to leave the European Union following the June referendum
View ArticleEconomic Summit Opens Amid Sluggish Growth, Trade Disputes
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for leaders of the U.S., Germany and other major economies to resist pressure to raise trade barriers as they opened a summit amid sluggish growth and disputes...
View ArticleThe Latest: Merkel: 'Positive' Turkey-EU Outcome Possible
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she sees the possibility of a "positive outcome" to negotiations between Turkey and the European Union on a visa waiver for Turks, but that it will still take weeks...
View Article7 Hurt in Refugee Camp Fight on Greek Island of Lesbos
Greek authorities say seven people have been injured during a brawl at a camp for refugees and other migrants on the border island of Lesbos, where tensions are running high due to overcrowding
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