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Jun 11, 20243 min read
From trade to climate, five takeaways from the EU election
BRUSSELS -The European Parliament took a shift to the right after a four-day election concluded on Sunday, with more eurosceptic...
Jun 11, 20244 min read
Far-right advances in EU election, France calls snap national vote
BRUSSELS -Gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to...
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Economy, migration, war top voters' concerns in EU election - survey
BRUSSELS - The economy, migration and international conflicts were the top concerns for voters in the European Union election, data...
Jun 9, 20242 min read
European Parliament poised for rightward shift after final voting
BRUSSELS - Voters in 21 EU countries including France and Germany will conclude a four-day election for the European Parliament on...
Jun 6, 20243 min read
Dutch voters kick off EU election, nationalist parties seen gaining
THE HAGUE -Dutch voters cast their ballots on Thursday at the start of a four-day election for the European Parliament that is likely to...
May 18, 20242 min read
Israel tells World Court South Africa case makes a mockery of genocide
THE HAGUE - Israel defended the military necessity of its Gaza offensive on Friday at the International Court of Justice and asked judges...
May 16, 20243 min read
Explainer-What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice is holding hearings this week in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of...
May 16, 20242 min read
Netherlands set for right-wing government after Wilders strikes deal
AMSTERDAM -Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders on Wednesday said a deal had been reached to form what was set to be the most right-wing...
May 14, 20242 min read
Factbox-Deadline looms for agreement on Dutch coalition
AMSTERDAM - Dutch election winner Geert Wilders and his prospective right-wing government partners gathered on Tuesday for a new round...
May 12, 20242 min read
Factbox-Switzerland won Eurovision's jury vote, while viewers favoured Croatia, Israel
MALMO, Sweden - Swiss artist Nemo won the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, beating 24 rivals with the song...
May 11, 20243 min read
Dutch contestant expelled as Eurovision braces for protests
MALMO, Sweden -Dutch contestant Joost Klein has been expelled from Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest final after a complaint by a member...
May 11, 20242 min read
Factbox-EU to target LNG, ships, violations in new Russia sanctions package
BRUSSELS - European Union ambassadors will hold a first discussion on Wednesday on a planned 14th package of sanctions against Russia...
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