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India may bar Europe carriers in climate tax row — 26 May 2012, 12:04 CET

India said it may stop European carriers from flying into the country if the EU bans airlines from the South Asian nation that boycott the EU's new emissions fee system.

South Korea seeks exemption from EU Iran oil ban — 22 May 2012, 11:26 CET

Seoul is seeking an exemption from a European Union embargo that would effectively halt shipments of Iranian oil to South Korea from July 1, officials said Tuesday.

Japan ready to help in euro crisis at G8 talks — 19 May 2012, 12:55 CET

Japan said Friday that it stood ready to extend help in stemming the eurozone's debt crisis as the Group of Eight major industrialized nations opened crisis talks.

China 'concerned' over Europe woes — 18 May 2012, 10:56 CET

Global powerhouse China is "very concerned" about the turmoil in Europe, Australia said, and will push for the world's leading economies to make a commitment to growth at the G20 summit in Mexico.

EU issues warning to carbon tax rebels China, India — 15 May 2012, 15:53 CET

The European Union on Tuesday gave China and India a month to comply with a new airline carbon emissions fee coming into effect across the bloc, or face penalties for flights in and out of Europe.

Myanmar legislators visit EU parliament — 10 May 2012, 13:48 CET

Myanmar lawmakers paid the country's first ever visit to the European Parliament on Thursday in a new sign of growing warmth between the European Union and the Southeast Asian nation.

RAPEX in 2011 - guide — 08 May 2012, 14:03 CET

EU consumers want to be sure that the products - whether produced in the EU or imported from third-countries - are safe. The RAPEX 2011 Report shows that the EU's rapid alert system for non-food dangerous products ("RAPEX") is increasingly effective. Dangerous products are detected earlier and more effectively and are more promptly removed from the EU market. This process involves a chain of actions including upstream efforts to design out risks at source, better risk assessment and close co-operation between EU authorities, notably customs, to identify risks at the points of entry.

Fewer toxic toys and textiles in EU stores — 08 May 2012, 17:27 CET

Europe last year saw its first drop in the number of toxic toys and skin-irritating textiles stacked on its supermarket shelves, more than half of them made in China, the EU said on Tuesday.

Euro falls in Asia after France, Greece elections — 07 May 2012, 10:23 CET

The euro dropped to its lowest level in more than three months on Monday after the defeat of ruling parties in French and Greek elections, amid worries about a knock-on effect on European austerity measures.

EU offers energy partnership with China — 03 May 2012, 22:13 CET

The European Union on Thursday agreed to set up an energy "partnership" with China ensuring "open" access to each other's markets.

China signs deal to increase investments in Europe — 02 May 2012, 18:06 CET

China and Belgium set up an investment fund to pump more Chinese money into leading European firms Wednesday during a visit by premier-in-waiting Li Keqiang.

Energy, economy top EU talks with China's likely premier — 01 May 2012, 22:57 CET

China's premier-in-waiting Li Keqiang flew in to Brussels on Tuesday for a visit aimed at tightening the bond between the two trade giants with a slew of energy deals and economic pacts.

Energy, economy top EU talks with China's likely premier — 01 May 2012, 14:15 CET

China's likely next premier Li Keqiang will sign clean energy deals with the EU when he flies in Tuesday for a visit set to strengthen bonds between the two trade giants and tackle global economic issues.

EU urges 'restraint' in case of escaped China dissident — 30 April 2012, 15:59 CET

The European Union on Monday urged China to exercise "utmost restraint" in the case of escaped blind activist Chen Guangcheng.

EU hands extra EUR 20m to Pakistan flood victims — 30 April 2012, 15:59 CET

Brussels on Monday announced a further 20 million euros in aid to victims of Pakistan's 2011 monsoon floods, as well as people displaced by conflict, bringing funding this year to 55 million euros.

Ashton urges 'irreversible' Myanmar reforms — 28 April 2012, 17:45 CET

The EU's top diplomat urged Myanmar to make its political reforms "irreversible" and called for an end to bloody ethnic conflict after talks with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday.

EU foreign chief lauds 'new chapter' in Myanmar ties — 28 April 2012, 17:36 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton hailed a "new chapter" in relations with Myanmar ahead of talks Saturday with Aung San Suu Kyi, in the latest high-level mission to the former pariah state.

EU office in Myanmar is 'first step' step to full delegation — 27 April 2012, 16:05 CET

The European Union will open an office in Myanmar on Saturday in the "first step" towards establishing a full delegation, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said.

ASEAN welcomes EU suspension of Myanmar sanctions — 25 April 2012, 11:47 CET

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday welcomed the suspension of European Union sanctions against Myanmar, saying it "was the right thing to do at the right time".

Italian FM says Myanmar reforms expected to go further — 23 April 2012, 14:22 CET

Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said Monday that the European Union expected reforms in Myanmar to be more advanced in a year's time, when suspended sanctions are reassessed.

EU suspends most sanctions against Myanmar — 23 April 2012, 14:23 CET

The European Union on Monday rewarded Myanmar's "historic changes" by suspending a wide range of trade, economic and individual sanctions, but left intact an arms embargo.

EU to reward Myanmar with sanctions suspension — 23 April 2012, 10:44 CET

European Union nations are set to reward Myanmar for its "remarkable" reforms by suspending most sanctions, opening the way to a potential trade and investment bonanza for Europe.

EU fraud squad lauds results of 8-year Chinese imports probe — 19 April 2012, 14:11 CET

European Union anti-fraud investigators hailed Thursday the conclusion of an eight-year global probe into duty evasion on Chinese tube and pipe fittings.

EU to suspend Myanmar sanctions for a year — 19 April 2012, 11:55 CET

EU countries are set to suspend sanctions against Myanmar for a year, opening the way to a potential trade and investment bonanza with over 800 firms.

Wen says China to 'firmly support' efforts to maintain euro — 18 April 2012, 21:42 CET

China will firmly support efforts to maintain the stability of the euro and the European economy, Premier Wen Jiabao told German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday, state media said.