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- Poland and Sweden try to direct EU attention eastward
Jolted by French plans for new European Union ties with countries on Europe's southern border, the two EU members have put forward rival proposals to focus more political effort on eastern neighbors, including Ukraine.
- EU Says Has Ukraine Guarantee on Sunoil Exports
Brussels, May 22 - Ukraine has given guarantees that it will carry out strict controls on its exports of sunflower oil to the EU after a cargo was found contaminated by a hydrocarbon-oil, the European Commission said on Thursday. The European Union's
- Czech Republic recognises Kosovo
The European Commission has adapted keenly expected health-check proposals on the EU's farm policy to the current situation of rising food prices. But critics say it falls short of clearing up the current deficiencies in the controversial EU's policy.
- Italy Embraces Nuclear Power
Italy said Thursday that within five years it planned to resume building nuclear energy plants, two decades after a public referendum resoundingly banned nuclear power. 
- Germany and France near a deal on car emissions-source
(Reuters) - Germany and France are close to an accord on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars that could pave the way for the introduction of European Union-wide limits, a government source said on Thursday. Germany is concerned that planned
- Croatia on the way to EU and NATO membership
We all are familiar with the Latin proverb that history is a tutor of life. Throughout the centuries, Europe was defined by turbulences and struggles for power and predominance. The Balkans was the central stage for confrontation of various interests.
- EU defense spending may clash with military goals
European Union countries may have been deploying more troops abroad in recent years, but a new analysis questions whether the EU's goal of becoming a major defense and security player can be met when military spending among the 27 declined from 2001 to 2006.
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- Germany's Intersnack Buys 2 Czech Firms
- Intersnack of Germany has acquired 2 Czech companies: Canto Hradec Kralove and Perri Crisps & Snacks Tremosna, reports the Czech business press. The acquisition price for Canto was not disclosed. However, it is believes that Intersnack paid nearly
- Germany and France near a deal on car emissions-source
(Reuters) - Germany and France are close to an accord on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars that could pave the way for the introduction of European Union-wide limits, a government source said on Thursday. Germany is concerned that planned
- Germany's President Köhler Wants a Second Term
German President Horst Köhler said on Thursday he would seek a second term. The position is largely a symbolic one, but with the Social Democrats poised to name an opponent, the campaign could become bitterly political. AP German President Horst Köhler
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- Poland and Sweden try to direct EU attention eastward
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- U.S., Britain warn of new Iran sanctions
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Thursday stepped up warnings to Iran to come clean about its nuclear programs soon or face new sanctions.
- Noisy rallies target Dalai Lama in London
LONDON (AFP) - Fervent supporters and angry critics of the Dalai Lama battled to out-shout each other in noisy and sometimes tense demonstrations Thursday, on the third day of his visit to Britain. Three groups were protesting in central London --
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- Poland and Sweden try to direct EU attention eastward
Jolted by French plans for new European Union ties with countries on Europe's southern border, the two EU members have put forward rival proposals to focus more political effort on eastern neighbors, including Ukraine.
- Soccer-Senegal face possible World Cup sanction over Dia
JOHANNESBURG, May 22 (Reuters) - Senegal could face possible sanction if they go ahead with the selection of French under-21 international Issiar Dia in their team for next weekend's World Cup qualifier at home to Algeria. French-born Dia, who played for
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- World's top envoy entreats Burma (Myanmar)
United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon arrived Thursday and hopes to meet Burma's leader Gen. Than Shwe today. Page 1 of 2 This feature requires a newer version of Macromedia Flash Player and javascript-enabled browser. Reporter Christopher Johnson discusses
- Italy Embraces Nuclear Power
Italy said Thursday that within five years it planned to resume building nuclear energy plants, two decades after a public referendum resoundingly banned nuclear power.
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United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon arrived Thursday and hopes to meet Burma's leader Gen. Than Shwe today. Page 1 of 2 This feature requires a newer version of Macromedia Flash Player and javascript-enabled browser. Reporter Christopher Johnson discusses
- Italy Embraces Nuclear Power
Italy said Thursday that within five years it planned to resume building nuclear energy plants, two decades after a public referendum resoundingly banned nuclear power.
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Jolted by French plans for new European Union ties with countries on Europe's southern border, the two EU members have put forward rival proposals to focus more political effort on eastern neighbors, including Ukraine.
- 3M plans aerospace facility in Poland
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal - by Carissa Wyant Staff Writer Related News 3M, Sony sign licensing deal [Mpls./St. Paul] 3M CEO touts new tech; keeps focus on U.S. [Mpls./St. Paul] Battery leaps at buying Minn. software firm HighJump [Mass
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