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EU deplores democracy 'erosion' in Hong Kong
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EU deplores democracy ‘erosion’ in Hong Kong

BRUSSELS: The EU warned Friday that democracy and rights in Hong Kong declined further in 2022, casting doubt on China’s vow to maintain “one country,…

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Nato: NATO leaders set to offer Ukraine major support package but membership is off the table for now
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Nato: NATO leaders set to offer Ukraine major support package but membership is off the table for now

BRUSSELS: NATO leaders will agree next week to help modernize Ukraine’s armed forces, create a new high-level forum for consultations and reaffirm that it will…

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China cancels rescheduled visit from EU top diplomat
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China cancels rescheduled visit from EU top diplomat

BRUSSELS: China has cancelled a visit to Beijing planned for next week by the European Union‘s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Brussels said Tuesday. The…

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China cancels rescheduled visit from EU top diplomat
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China cancels rescheduled visit from EU top diplomat

BRUSSELS: China has cancelled a visit to Beijing planned for next week by the European Union‘s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, Brussels said Tuesday. The…

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Hungary, Poland defy Brussels, halt Ukrainian food imports

WARSAW: Unilateral action on trade by EU member states is unacceptable, a European Commission spokesperson said on Sunday, after Poland and Hungary announced bans on…

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Belgium: Belgium arrests eight in 'terror attack' probe
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Belgium: Belgium arrests eight in ‘terror attack’ probe

Brussels: Police have detained eight people during investigations into an alleged jihadist plot to commit “terrorist attacks” in Belgium, authorities said Tuesday. Raids were conducted…

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india: India, EU conclude another round of talks for proposed trade agreement
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india: India, EU conclude another round of talks for proposed trade agreement

India and the European Union (EU) on Saturday concluded the fourth round of talks for a comprehensive free trade agreement in Brussels, a move aimed…

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Belgium: Belgium to become second EU country to recognize Buddhism
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Belgium: Belgium to become second EU country to recognize Buddhism

BRUSSELS: Belgium is expected to officially recognize Buddhism after the federal government approves a draft law on Friday, opening the door to federal funding, official…

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Belgium bars nude kneeling searches of 2016 terror attack accused
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Belgium bars nude kneeling searches of 2016 terror attack accused

BRUSSELS: A top Belgian court on Monday prohibited the authorities from making the defendants at the trial into the 2016 Brussels terror attacks kneel for…

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Russia: EU still has not agreed on anniversary Russia sanctions, more talks Thursday
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Russia: EU still has not agreed on anniversary Russia sanctions, more talks Thursday

BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) countries did not reach agreement on Wednesday about new sanctions against Russia, and planned more talks to have the package ready…

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