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EU/IRAN: Sanctions inching closer
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani announced today that he would meet EU foreign policy...
EuUNITED KINGDOM: Blair pressed to leave office early
Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to clarify the timing of his exit from power in a statement...
United KingdomITALY: Prodi faces hurdles in tackling reforms
The OECD and European Central Bank yesterday criticised the Italian government for trimming...
ItalyEURO-AREA: Optimistic growth forecasts multiply
The European Commission today increased its forecast for euro-area GDP growth this year to 2.5%,...
DENMARK: Terror raid highlights Muslim alienation
Danish police yesterday arrested nine people suspected of preparing a terrorist attack.
DenmarkITALY: Prodi forced to cut spending, angering the Left
Prime Minister Romano Prodi yesterday faced tough opposition within his own centre-left coalition...
ItalyEU/TURKEY: Talks may slow, but will not halt
The European Parliament is today set to approve a report criticising Turkey for lack of progress...
EuAFGHANISTAN: NATO intensifies push against Taliban
NATO troops said today that 200 Taliban fighters had been killed during fighting at the weekend,...
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