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EU's Ashton 'encouraged' by democratic Egypt vote — 25 May 2012, 15:46 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Friday hailed Egypt's presidential vote as "a major step forward in Egypt's democratic transition."

EU's Ashton sees 'progress' in Zimbabwe — 10 May 2012, 22:04 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton hailed ongoing political reforms in Zimbabwe but stopped short of pledging a quick easing of sanctions in talks with a delegation from Harare on Thursday.

EU's Ashton to meet Zimbabwe ministers — 08 May 2012, 22:18 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is to meet Thursday with three ministers from Zimbabwe to discuss political reforms but a further easing of sanctions is unlikely, EU officials said Tuesday.

Zimbabwe, EU officials to hold sanctions talks: report — 06 May 2012, 22:48 CET

Zimbabwe will send government ministers this week to hold talks with European Union officials over sanctions slapped on President Robert Mugabe and his circle a decade ago, state media said Sunday.

EU's Ashton calls for Sudanese talks to resume — 06 May 2012, 00:27 CET

European Union diplomatic chief Catherine Ashton called for Sudan and South Sudan to resume talks immediately and hailed the professed desire of the two neighbours to make peace.

EU considering Sudan, South Sudan sanctions: France — 23 April 2012, 17:21 CET

The European Union could sanction the governments of Sudan and South Sudan if they continue to attack each other, France's Cooperation Minister Henri de Raincourt said on Monday.

EU urges Sudan, South Sudan to cease hostilities — 12 April 2012, 15:45 CET

The European Union called on Sudan and South Sudan to cease hostilities on Thursday as it condemned Sudanese aerial bombings and the occupation of a contested area by South Sudanese forces.

Abu Hamza: Hook-handed radical preacher faces US extradition — 10 April 2012, 18:52 CET

With his hooked hand and distinctive appearance, radical preacher Abu Hamza is the best-known of the five men who the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday could be extradited to the US.

Britain can extradite radical cleric Abu Hamza to US: court — 10 April 2012, 17:51 CET

Britain can extradite jailed radical Muslim preacher Abu Hamza and four other alleged terrorists to the United States, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday.

Africa lost great son: AU after Malawi leader dies — 07 April 2012, 21:22 CET

The African Union said Saturday Africa had "lost one of its great sons" after divisive president Bingu wa Mutharika died in office.

Libyan airlines banned from flying to EU — 04 April 2012, 11:46 CET

All Libyan airlines and Venezuelan carrier Conviasa were banned from flying into the European Union on Tuesday due to safety concerns.

EU condemns Sudan governor's 'take no prisoners' call — 03 April 2012, 19:01 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton Tueseday called on Sudan to uphold the Geneva Conventions after the governor of a flashpoint state urged soldiers to take no prisoners during battle.

Libyan airlines banned from flying to EU — 03 April 2012, 13:37 CET

All Libyan airlines and Venezuelan carrier Conviasa were banned from flying into the 27-nation European Union on Tuesday due to safety concerns.

EU voices fears of wider Sudan conflict — 28 March 2012, 13:34 CET

The European Union on Wednesday expressed fears that border clashes between former civil war foes Sudan and South Sudan could escalate into a wider conflict and urged restraint from both sides.

EU leaders pay tribute to Coptic pope — 18 March 2012, 21:12 CET

European Union leaders on Sunday paid tribute to Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenuda III, spiritual leader of the Middle East's largest Christian minority, stressing his commitment to national unity.

Euro-MPs urge end to Sinai human trafficking — 15 March 2012, 20:01 CET

The European Parliament called Thursday on Egypt to stamp out human trafficking in the Sinai and urged EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton to make the issue a priority in ties with Cairo.

Mugabe party calls EU's partial sanctions lift 'non-event' — 17 February 2012, 13:36 CET

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's party on Friday said the partial lifting of sanctions on members of the veteran ruler's inner circle was "a non-event".

EU eases Zimbabwe sanctions, Mugabe still listed — 17 February 2012, 17:05 CET

The European Union eased sanctions on Zimbabwe Friday to encourage further progress in political reforms but kept restrictions on veteran President Robert Mugabe.

EU Parliament approves disputed Morocco farm trade deal — 16 February 2012, 21:54 CET

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a controversial agricultural and fisheries trade agreement with Morocco that has angered French and Spanish farmers.

EU urged to maintain sanctions on Zimbabwe's Mugabe — 16 February 2012, 10:20 CET

The European Union should maintain its travel ban and asset freezes on Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe until the country follows through on promised political reforms, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.

UN aid chiefs call for $725 million for drought-hit Sahel — 15 February 2012, 15:52 CET

United Nations and European Union aid chiefs called Wednesday for "urgent" assistance for West Africa's drought-hit Sahel region, saying it needed $725 million (552 million euros) this year.

UN aid chiefs call for $725 million for drought-hit Sahel — 15 February 2012, 14:42 CET

United Nations aid chiefs meeting in Rome on Wednesday said the drought-stricken Sahel region of West Africa needed $725 million (552 million euros) this year, warning the situation was "urgent".

Spanish farmers chuck tomatoes to fight EU-Morroco deal — 14 February 2012, 15:59 CET

About 100 Spanish farmers threw 200 kilogrammes of tomatoes at the European parliament offices in Madrid Tuesday to fight against an EU-Morocco agricultural trade deal.

Chinese village exports cheap labour abroad — 07 February 2012, 12:22 CET

Xie Guolu proudly shows off the two-storey home he is having built in the small Chinese village of Lujiazhuang, paid for by money his son earns thousands of kilometres away in Algeria.

EU seeks independent probe into Egypt football violence — 02 February 2012, 15:43 CET

The EU called Thursday for an external probe to be conducted into an eruption of violence in Egypt that claimed 74 lives at a football match and sparked new anger against the country's military rulers.