Obama urges UK to await reform before leaving EU

Obama urges UK to await reform before leaving EU

13 May 2013 19:16 - Reuters
US President Barack Obama has urged Britons to watch whether EU reforms were successful before deciding whether to leave the multi-nation bloc.
Savings tax mooted to save Cypriot banks sunk by Greek debt

Savings tax mooted to save Cypriot banks sunk by Greek debt

22 Mar 2013 00:00 - Chantelle Benjamin
The European Union said it will assist if Cyprus contributes about €7-billion in revenue.
Zanu-PF rejects sanctions offer

Zanu-PF rejects sanctions offer

22 Feb 2013 00:00 - Ray Ndlovu
Zanu-PF scorns promises by the EU to further lift sanctions in return for political reform.
Israel approves settlement plans despite EU condemnation

Israel approves settlement plans despite EU condemnation

20 Dec 2012 09:46 - Sapa-AFP
Israel has approved plans for the construction of 523 homes in the West Bank, despite EU warnings that this could undermine the peace process.
EU plans massive crack-down on cigarette smoking

EU plans massive crack-down on cigarette smoking

19 Dec 2012 15:29 - Sapa-AFP
The European Union plans to ban menthol cigarettes and force tobacco firms to print large health warnings covering 75% of packaging.
EU to provide $39-million in humanitarian aid to Syria

EU to provide $39-million in humanitarian aid to Syria

10 Dec 2012 14:47 - Sapa-DPA
The European Union will provide an additional $39-million in humanitarian aid for people displaced by the violence in Syria.
Spain debt rises on aid to banks, regions

Spain debt rises on aid to banks, regions

30 Sep 2012 06:16 - Reuters
Spain's debt levels are set to rise, piling pressure on the government to apply for aid as it pours funds in to cash-strapped regions.

Zuma: Lift sanctions, let Zim move forward

03 Mar 2010 07:21 - Staff Reporter
President Jacob Zuma began his state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday with a call for international sanctions on Zimbabwe to be lifted.