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EU-China trade deal in tatters as sanctions shake support in European Parl
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): China's investment agreement with Europe is in tatters as major parties in the European Parliament are considering withholding support to the trade deal after Beijing imposed sanctions on EU officials.
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EU, US agree to coordinate actions toward China
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Brussels [Belgium], March 25 (ANI): Amid deteriorating ties between Beijing and Washington, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Wednesday said that top EU and US diplomats agreed to launch a dialogue to form a coordinated approach towards China.
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Blinken says China threatens NATO security, calls for joint approach to co
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Brussels [Belgium], March 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday issued a strong rebuke to China for its sweeping use of coercive measures and called on NATO allies to work with America to mount a pushback on Beijing.
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EU foreign policy chief Borrell qualifies Russia as 'dangerous neighbour'
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Brussels [Belgium], March 24 (ANI/Sputnik): EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell qualified Russia on Wednesday as a dangerous neighbour but called for continuing dialogue to discuss such issues as the Iran nuclear deal and the climate change.
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US looking to strengthen alliance with EU to counter China's increasing ag
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Brussels [Belgium], March 24 (ANI): After a fiery exchange of sanctions between China and several Western countries, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken used his first official European engagement on Tuesday to talk about America's renewed embrace of the transatlantic alliance.
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Members of European Parliament condemn human rights abuses in China
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Brussels [Belgium], March 24 (ANI): The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Tuesday reiterated their serious concerns regarding human rights abuses in China, particularly the persecution of the Uyghur minority in the province of Xinjiang.
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Belize former mayor thanks India for 25,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
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Belmopan [Belize], March 23 (ANI): Former Mayor of Belize, Zenaida Moya, has thanked India for providing 25,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to the Central America country.
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EU hits China with sanctions over Uyghur 'genocide'
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 22 (ANI): As China continues to impose severe crackdowns on the Uyghur and other minority communities, the European Union has confirmed its first sanctions on Chinese officials since 1989, targeting four officials and one entity.
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EU imposes sanctions on 11 individuals from Myanmar, including military of
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Brussels [Belgium], March 22 (ANI): The Council of the European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on 11 individuals responsible for the military coup staged in Myanmar on February 1, and the subsequent military and police repression against peaceful demonstrators.
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Blinken travels to Brussels to strengthen alliances with NATO, EU
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Washington DC [US], March 22 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Brussels, Belgium, on Monday to reaffirm America's commitments to its transatlantic alliances in meetings with NATO counterparts and the European Union leaders.
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EU foreign policy chief calls on Turkey to reverse decision to leave Europ
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Brussels [Belgium], March 21 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday called on Turkey to reverse its decision to leave the EU-backed Istanbul Convention on women's rights, reported Sputnik.
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Former Ireland captain Gary Wilson retires from professional cricket
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Belfast [Ireland], March 19 (ANI): Former Ireland captain Gary Wilson has brought curtains down on his 16-year career by announcing his retirement from professional cricket. He will take up the new full-time role as head coach and pathway manager for North West Warriors, Cricket Ireland info
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