Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Nov 23, 2009
On Tuesday, Japan became the latest country to recognise Kosovo's independence, joining the United States and a majority of countries in the European Union. Bookmark with. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
EU allocates RM2.4mil more to boost EU-Malaysia business Nov 23, 2009
4mil more to boost EU-Malaysia business ... 4mil more to boost EU-Malaysia business ... KUALA LUMPUR: The European Union (EU) has allocated 600,000 euros (RM2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hungarian Economic Sentiment Worsens on Concern Unemployment May Climb Nov 23, 2009
Hungary, the first European Union member forced to secure a bailout last year to avert a default, is going through its worst in 18 years as capital flows dried up and consumption collapsed because of austerity measures. Exporters including the local units of Suzuki Motor Corp. and Alcoa Inc. scaled back output and cut jobs to cope with waning global demand. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
France pledges support for Nigeria on climate change Nov 23, 2009
He said France would use her position in the European Union (EU) to make a case for Nigeria during the global meeting on climate change in Copenhagen in December. Editor: Lin Zhi. (Xinhuanet, China)
Swine Flu Deaths Doubling Every Two Weeks in Europe as Toll Reaches 667 Nov 23, 2009
Cases of the pandemic flu are being reported in all European Union and European Free Trade Association countries, it said. The infection, which causes little more than a sore throat, fever and a cough in the majority of cases, has hospitalized more than 4,400 people in Europe to date. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Eastern Europe Proving Too Good to Last as Runaway Debt Erodes 50% Returns Nov 23, 2009
Swelling public deficits have forced European Union members, including Poland and Latvia, to shelve euro adoption targets. Romania and Hungary have had to implement budget cuts that exacerbated their recessions to meet requirements for loans of 20 billion euros ($30 billion) each to finance their current- account and budget deficits. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Aid for Opel raises tension in coalition Nov 23, 2009
The new German coalition government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel is in turmoil over the issue of state aid for Opel, while other EU states with Opel factories have pledged more than e1 billion (R11 ... The news magazine Der Spiegel said that ahead of a visit by new General Motors (GM) Europe chief Nick Reilly to Brussels today, Spain, Britain and Belgium had offered between e300 million and e500m each to help bring Opel back to profitability ... 3bn (R25bn) in European state aid to fix the... (Business Report, South Africa)
This is the time to build on Ontario's strengths and stay on track as we navigate through the recovery to achieve our future prosperity potential Nov 23, 2009
" The report applauds the leadership Ontario has shown in encouraging the federal government to launch trade negotiations with the European Union. It urges pursuit of other trade expansion opportunities with countries like China and India. In summary, Martin concluded, "Our challenge is to steer through the current turbulence, avoiding the temptation and traps of poor economic policy. We must strive to stay on track to achieve our prosperity potential through an attitude of positive... (Canada Newswire)
Uganda: Step Up Aids Fight, Donors Tell Govt Nov 23, 2009
Others include the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, and European Union, among others. "Donors are now saying if you want our money give us less infections. This is unfair comment. Thanks to President Museveni who has given us Shs120 billion. They also demand that the local private sector make a contribution," Ms Akol said. (allAfrica.com)
Stop begging, Africa leaders told Nov 23, 2009
And it wants to set up its own financial fund so that aid and grants allocated by organisations like the World Bank or the European Union can be spent faster and not just sit in Western coffers, our correspondent says. LATEST NEWS. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Macedonia guerrillas win seats Nov 22, 2009
Teuta Arifi, who was second on the DUI's candidates list, said the party was waiting to negotiate the formation of a new government with parties representing the Macedonian majority population ... 29 Jun 2001: Nato and EU diplomats were engaged yesterday in a last-ditch attempt to persuade the Macedonian government to reach a deal with Albanian rebels, but insisted they would not send in troops without the prospect of a lasting ceasefire. (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
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EU leaders face flak as new president keeps low profile - Yahoo ... EU leaders face flak as new president keeps low profile ... More on the European Union. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Lisbon Treaty heralds trickier EU relations Nov 22, 2009
Switzerland's relations with the European Union will become more complicated after the bloc's Lisbon Treaty enters force, a Swiss-EU specialist warns. Swiss lawyer Jean Russotto, one of the leading experts in Brussels, says Swiss officials will face new EU players and working methods after the treaty comes into force on December 1 ... The Lisbon Treaty streamlines the EU's cumbersome decision-making processes and creates the posts of president of the European Council, and powerful foreign policy... (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Europeans Tussle for Regulatory Posts as Van Rompuy, Ashton Get Top Jobs Nov 22, 2009
EU Begins Fight for ECB, Regulatory Posts After President Named - Bloomberg ... EU Begins Fight for ECB, Regulatory Posts After President Named ... Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The European Unions major powers began maneuvering to win jobs to regulate their $15 trillion economy after leaders named as the EUs first president and as top diplomat. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Student visas 'soar' after change Nov 22, 2009
One immigration officer filmed lengthy immigration queues at Heathrow ... The then Home Secretary Jacqui Smith promised that the new system would "raise the bar" and lead to "fewer migrants coming to the UK from outside the EU" ... But figures subsequently obtained by the BBC under the Freedom of Information Act show there has been a sharp increase in the number of student visas granted in India and Bangladesh - two of the biggest centres for non-EU student visa applications. (BBC News -- UK)
Putin: Russia to stick to 5 priorities in economic restructuring Nov 22, 2009
(Xinhua/Reuters File Photo) ... MOSCOW, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Russia is looking to establish a good relationship with the European Union's (EU) new leadership, news agencies quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying on Friday ... "I am sure that Herman Van Rompuy (President of the European Council) will continue pursuing a line toward developing a strategic partnership with Russia," Lavrov told reporters after talks with his German counterpart Guido Westerwelle. (Xinhuanet, China)
Presidential election pivotal for Romanian economy Nov 22, 2009
Without the quick formation of a new government and a renewed push to modernise, Romania could fail to recover swiftly from recession and will likely lag behind other former Soviet bloc states that have joined the European Union ... Broad reforms are vital -- 20 years after the end of communist rule the Balkan country of 22 million is one of the poorest and most graft-prone corners of the European Union. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Iran pressed to accept U.N.'s nuclear plan Nov 22, 2009
A European Union official said there was no mention of imposing sanctions against Iran for its refusal to halt nuclear enrichment activities at the meeting of senior diplomats from the U.N. Security Council's five permanent members plus Germany. "These things are a matter of timing, and this was not the right time for it," said the official, who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Death for USS Cole bombing Nov 22, 2009
Brussels police say they have foiled a plot to attack the European Union summit later this week. . (Yahoo News -- Yemen)
Polish PM says president should lose veto power Nov 22, 2009
Tusk and Kaczynski have also tussled in the past over who should represent Poland at international meetings such as European Union summits. Both men usually attend the gatherings. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
MSP seeks drink-drive limit cut Nov 22, 2009
He said: "If the UK Government won't do it they should pass the powers to Holyrood as soon as possible. Saving lives is too important for parties to play political games. "Police, medical organisations, the European Union and the World Health Organisation all want to see the limit cut and enforcement improved. "If the UK Government won't do it for Great Britain then they should at least let Scotland to have the responsibilities to do it instead.". (BBC News -- UK)
Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Nov 22, 2009
On Tuesday, Japan became the latest country to recognise Kosovo's independence, joining the United States and a majority of countries in the European Union. Bookmark with. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
EU recession over, but sharp contrasts in east Nov 22, 2009
The European Union may have inched out of its sharpest recession since the global slump of the 1930s, but green shoots are not emerging uniformly across the 27-nation bloc's eastern member states. WARSAW (AFP) - The European Union may have inched out of its sharpest recession since the global slump of the 1930s, but green shoots are not emerging uniformly across the 27-nation bloc's eastern member states ... Contrasts are sharp among the 10 ex-communist countries that have joined the EU since... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Democratic senators stay with Reid so far Nov 22, 2009
At a summit on Thursday they delivered a mouse: a new president and foreign policy chief for the European Union whose obscure backgrounds and lack of experience virtually guarantee that they will not supplant national leaders as figures on the world stage or as interlocutors with Washington. That s probably just as well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nato 'may prolong' Macedonia mission Nov 22, 2009
Nato is due to hand over command of the operation to the European Union at the end of October ... But for the European Union, Amber Fox is deeply significant. (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
Polls open in Romanian election Nov 22, 2009
The election winner will have to bring Romanian politics up to EU standards ... Sunday's is the country's first presidential election as a member of the EU. ... The winner will appoint a new premier and have an influence on long-delayed reforms aimed at bringing the country up to EU standards. (BBC News -- Europe)
Romanians Vote for President to End Deadlock, Name New Head of Government Nov 22, 2009
A new Cabinet with a solid majority in Parliament will be needed to counter the worst effects of a recession and work to preserve a 20 billion-euro ($30 billion) international loan led by the International Monetary Fund ... Romanias leu fell to a seven-month low and bonds plunged after the government collapsed on Oct. 13 ... Romania is the European Unions second-poorest country and needs IMF funds to protect its currency and cover a widening state budget deficit. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Greeks probe Pakistani complaint Nov 22, 2009
Mr Voulgarakis said the Greek security services had checked more than 5,000 foreigners after the British government asked all European Union countries to assist with the investigation into the London suicide bombers who killed 52 people in July 2005. But he insisted that "secret agreements and protocols did not exist". (Yahoo News -- Greece)
Serbia rejects Kosovo trade-off Nov 22, 2009
Serbia's Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica has insisted that Kosovo will remain part of Serbia - even if that means delaying EU membership. Mr Kostunica told the Belgrade daily Danas that EU membership conditions did not include "territorial concessions". (Yahoo News -- Serbia & Montenegro)
Libya acts in HIV row with Bulgaria Nov 22, 2009
The United States and the European Union have criticised the verdicts, which have impeded Tripoli's efforts to emerge from decades of diplomatic isolation and renew ties with the west. Aids experts testified to a lower court last year that the epidemic started before the nurses arrived at the hospital in eastern Libya, possibly due to poor hygiene or the unsafe use of syringes and blood products. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Nov 22, 2009
The case has become a source of international tension, with both the United States and the European Union supporting Bulgaria's efforts to have the nurses freed. Bulgarian Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg said a few days ago: "The less we speak of it and the less we try to politicise the process, the better their chances are.". (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Stop begging, Africa leaders told Nov 22, 2009
And it wants to set up its own financial fund so that aid and grants allocated by organisations like the World Bank or the European Union can be spent faster and not just sit in Western coffers, our correspondent says. LATEST NEWS. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Romanians vote in tight presidential election Nov 22, 2009
Romanians voted on Sunday in a tight presidential election seen as a chance to resolve a political crisis that has hindered the recent EU member's bid to recover from a deep recession ... It is the first election of a head of state since Romania entered the European Union in January 2007 and comes after the collapse of prime minister Emil Boc's centre-right government in October ... A third instalment of a 20 billion euro aid package by the International Monetary Fund, the EU and the World Bank... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
FIFA turns down Irish request Nov 22, 2009
Irish prime minister Cowen raised the issue with French president Nicolas Sarkozy at a European Union (EU) summit in Brussels, where the two leaders were meeting to vote for the next president of Europe. Cowen told the Irish Independent newspaper: "I didn't ask for a replay. I said, you know: 'What do you think?' and he said: 'Look, I understand totally the sense of disappointment that you feel about the game. I'm not trying to mix politics and sport in this respect. We just had a chat. [But]... (CNN)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Nov 22, 2009
Before a new vehicle is allowed on the public streets or sidewalks of the countries of the European Union, the manufacturer must have it tested in one of the member states. As in the United States, every new vehicle in the European Union must comply with certain mandatory technical requirements ... Still, all things considered, it's probably wise that Segway didn't seek approval in the European Union. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 22, 2009
Herman Van Rompuy, Europe's first president, is to join forces with the European Commission to push for sweeping new tax raising powers for Brussels ... Lieutenant Paddy Rice survived Taliban sniper shot ... Choir reunites for charity version of 'There's No-one Quite Like Grandma. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Chinese president congratulates Rompuy on election as full-time EU president Nov 22, 2009
Hu congratulated Rompuy on his election as full-time president of the EU. China has always attached great importance to its relations with the EU.. BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday sent a message to Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy to congratulate him on his election as full-time president of the European Union (EU) ... In the message, President Hu said China has always attached great importance to its relations with the EU and supported the EU... (Xinhuanet, China)
Kosovo Serbs seize UN courthouse Nov 22, 2009
Most EU states and the US have recognised Pristina's unilateral move ... "We have returned to a building that belongs to us, and in which we worked until 1999," municipal public prosecutor Milan Bigovic was quoted as saying by Reuters. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 22, 2009
For developments in the European Union, see EPIC's page on ... Information about various data retention proposals in the European Union (EU) ... Information on air travel data disclosure developments between the European Union and the United States. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Serbian leader calls snap polls Nov 22, 2009
Ministers failed to agree on whether to suspend ties with the European Union, in protest at recognition of Kosovan independence by some EU members. EU officials have said they hope Serbia's pro-EU parties will win the May elections. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
6 world powers meet about Iran nuclear issue Nov 21, 2009
The European Union said senior diplomats from the U.N. Security Council's five permanent members plus Germany took part in the talks. President Barack Obama said Thursday the six nations will develop a package of serious new punitive measures in coming weeks. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
* Europe names Belgian leader as first president Nov 21, 2009
Europe names Belgian leader as first president. HISTORIC: Accusations surfaced that the EU leaders had chosen a lightweight leadership team to tackle the heavyweight problems that the world now faces AFP , BRUSSELS Saturday, Nov 21, 2009, Page 1 ... EU leaders on Thursday picked little known Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as Europes first president with a mission to give the continent a greater world profile. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Segway Stumbles in Europe Nov 21, 2009
Before a new vehicle is allowed on the public streets or sidewalks of the countries of the European Union, the manufacturer must have it tested in one of the member states. As in the United States, every new vehicle in the European Union must comply with certain mandatory technical requirements ... Still, all things considered, it's probably wise that Segway didn't seek approval in the European Union. (Yahoo News -- Segway Human Transporter)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 21, 2009
Gordon Brown has been accused of putting Britain's economic interest at risk by accepting the "wrong" European Union job. Valry Giscard d'Estaing's novel with Princess Diana character is a flop. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Experts claim U.S. needs partners to maintain space prowess Nov 21, 2009
European Union leaders consider space exploration among their top six priorities, said Kai-Uwe Schrogl, director of the European Space Policy Institute. European leaders recognize the potential of space as a symbolic issue area, and that the prestige it projects in the international field should not be underestimated, he said. (Florida Today)
Honey isn't bringingU.S. foes to the table Nov 21, 2009
One recent study found that 77 percent of the European Union, plus Turkey, approve of Obama's handling of international affairs. His predecessor got 19 percent in the same poll last year. (NJ.com -- Times)
Storage Vendors Cut Costs With Open Source Nov 21, 2009
Powell said he isn't worried about the fate of ZFS if the Sun-Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) merger ever gets cleared by the European Union. Gigantic storage users are using ZFS. It's the best file system on the planet and it's open source. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
44 comments Nov 21, 2009
But there s a problem: Airbus is a company that receives tens of billions of dollars in subsidies from European Union nations such as France and Spain ... Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England wanted the formula by which the price competition would be judged to include the subsidies (called launch assistance ) which the European Union nations pay to subsidize Airbus. (Human Events Online)
India third largest economy by 2050: US think-tank Nov 21, 2009
On the future of Europe, the report stresses that "to retain their historic influence, European nations will increasingly need to conduct foreign policy under an EU banner, a shift implied by their recently ratified constitution." It warns that the once great power Russia may be marginalised in the new economic order if it remains outside regional coalitions. Currently, G 00004000 ermany, the UK, France, and Italy are the fourth through seventh largest economies in the world. (India Times, India)
Nato 'may prolong' Macedonia mission Nov 21, 2009
Nato is due to hand over command of the operation to the European Union at the end of October ... But for the European Union, Amber Fox is deeply significant. (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
Berkeley Students Protest Student Fee Hike Nov 21, 2009
the sad truth is that KUWAITE ,who we fought GULF war 1 for ((WHO SUB CONTRACTED OUR MILITARY FORCE )),APPRECIATES its citizen and the KINGDOM looks out for its subjects;by 1)no-one pays TAXES;state,federal etc;2) they receive FREE medical from birth til death;3)they receive free education including a 4 year college;they pay 30 cents for a gallon of gas;they receive a marriage gift from the KING of 15,000 $;and at the end of the year they get a check from the KING who shares his nations wealth... (CBS News -- US)
EU Picks Unknowns for Top Two Jobs Nov 21, 2009
Europe November 20, 2009, 11:04AM EST ... The choice of Belgian Herman Van Rompuy as Europe's first president and Briton Catherine Ashton as foreign policy chief marks an improbable rise for both ... EU leaders have chosen Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy to be the first president of the European Council, while UK trade commissioner Catherine Ashton will become the bloc's foreign policy chief. (BusinessWeek)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Nov 21, 2009
Peter Jamieson, chairman of the BPI, said: "Stealing music is effectively stealing the future of British musicians and the people who invest in them. "The decision on extension is ultimately for the European Commission and we will be putting our case vigorously when it reviews the relevant directive next year. " The Association of Independent Music (AIM) said it was particularly unhappy over the issue of allowing more private copying. A spokesman said: "This is taking pragmatism to the point of... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Iran nuclear deal: six world powers mull sanctions Nov 21, 2009
Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters ... Sanctions were, however, discussed in general terms, said an EU official quoted by Reuters ... EU official Robert Cooper, chair of the Brussels meeting, said the group shared "disappointment" that Iran did not take up the offer to reprocess its uranium. (Christian Science Monitor)
Quiet achiever who let job come to him Nov 21, 2009
from left, Herman Van Rompuy of Belgium; the Swedish Prime Minister, Fredrik Reinfeldt, who holds the rotating EU presidency; and Catherine Ashton of Britain after Thursdays vote ... BRUSSELS: Herman Van Rompuy won the bad-tempered contest for the presidency of the European Council by making friends and influencing people ... Derided by British Europhobes as ''Rumpypumpy'', the obscure embodiment of an elitist EU mafia bent on demolishing the nation state, Mr Van Rompuy owed his extraordinary... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Europeans settle for efficiency over ego Nov 21, 2009
LONDON: They feared it might take days but in the end it was a snap, unanimous, decision when Europe's 27 leaders dumped charisma for consensus and elected the low-key Belgian Prime Minister, Herman Van Rompuy, as the first president of the European Union. The vote, taken at a special meeting in Brussels on Thursday night, delivered a compromise team, with Mr Van Rompuy at the helm and the EU's Trade Commissioner, Catherine Ashton, a Briton, as foreign minister. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 21, 2009
For developments in the European Union, see EPIC's page on ... Information about various data retention proposals in the European Union (EU) ... Information on air travel data disclosure developments between the European Union and the United States. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
EU president wants Copenhagen to give us 'global management'... Nov 21, 2009
EU president wants Copenhagen to give us global management ... Take the new and first president of the European Union, Herman Van Rompuy ... All Nth America & Europe, will freeze, the Amazon will revert to its usual tiny (remnant) size, and thousands upon thousands of species will be extinct, because thats how the longer cycle of life on Earth goes, until after a few more thousand of these cycles also cease as the dying expanding Sun first micro-waves us, then uses every atom on Earth as fuel. (The Drudge Report)
EU gives Nigeria $1bn 'for peace' Nov 21, 2009
BBC News - European Union gives Nigeria $1bn 'for peace ... European Union gives Nigeria $1bn 'for peace. (BBC News -- Europe)
Flax and yellow flowers can produce bioethanol Nov 21, 2009
Gonzlez-Garca, along with other researchers from USC, the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the University of Leiden (Holland), has confirmed that if bioethanol is produced from these two types of biomass "both CO2 emissions and fossil fuel consumption will be reduced, meeting two of the objectives established by the European Union to promote biofuels" ... The European Union and the International Monetary Fund are promoting the development of these types of biofuels. (EurekAlert!)
Korea says no to US trade talks Nov 21, 2009
8bn), making Washington South Korea's fourth largest trading partner behind China, the European Union and Japan. The Korea Institute for International Economic Policy has previously said the FTA could boost South Korea's long-term growth by 6% and create about 340,000 jobs. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
The Record: Europe on the new top jobs in the European Union Nov 21, 2009
BBC News - The Record: Europe ... After weeks of horse-trading and meetings in smoke-filled rooms, the top EU jobs have been appointed ... At a dinner in Brussels, EU leaders have finally agreed on who should hold the new jobs created by the Lisbon Treaty. (BBC News -- Europe)
World powers meet over Iran nuke plan Nov 21, 2009
Six world powers and EU meet in Brussels to discuss Iran nuclear deal ... U.S., EU nations concerned Iran intends to develop nuclear weapons ... Brussels, Belgium (CNN) -- Representatives of six world powers and the European Union met in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's apparent rejection of a key part of a nuclear deal. (CNN -- International)
New sanctions weighed against Iran Nov 21, 2009
We are disappointed by the lack of followup to the three understandings reached in Geneva on Oct. 1, the officials said yesterday in a statement issued in Brussels on behalf of the European Union, the United States, Russia, China, France, Germany, and Britain. The officials urged Iran to reconsider the opportunity offered by this agreement to meet the humanitarian needs of its people and to engage seriously with us in dialogue and negotiations. (Boston Globe)
Profile: Baroness Ashton Nov 21, 2009
BBC News - Profile: EU foreign minister Baroness Ashton ... Profile: EU foreign minister Baroness Ashton ... Baroness Cathy Ashton's selection as Europe's first High Representative For Foreign Affairs caps a remarkable recent rise up the political ladder. (BBC News -- Europe)
