Books
Beijing Book Fair Makes Virtual Pivot
The 27th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, which would have taken place at the China International Exhibition Center from August 26 to August 30, kicked off its virtual…
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Europe
Despite Assassinating 1,000s, MKO Sheltered by U.S., EU
TEHRAN (Dispatches) – Iran has hit out the U.S. and the EU for harboring the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO or MEK) terrorist group, which has murdered thousands of Iranians. "Aug.…
Europe
Simon Coveney understood to be most likely nominee for EU commissioner role
The Government has not yet decided if it will nominate two candidates for the post of EU commissioner despite a request from president of the European Commission Ursula von der…
Europe
Koblenz: civil society groups demand ‘radical’ EU farm policy reform
European civil society groups angered by decades of mass industrialized agriculture converged Sunday on Koblenz, where 12 EU farm and fisheries ministers began two days of informal talks hosted by…
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Jordan signs 4 financing agreements with EU, Germany
AMMAN — Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wissam Rabadi has signed four financing agreements in the water and education sectors in the presence of Sawsan Aruri, deputy director of…
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Stranded: Banksy’s Migrant ‘Rescue’ Boat Demands Help From EU
A migrant transport funded by the so-called street artist Banksy demanded help after overloading the vessel with more than 200 people picked up off the coast of Africa. Crew on…
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China’s Wang Wants EU Deal on Investments by End Year: Echos
… advocating for China and the European Union to reach a deal on … the investment deal with the EU revolve around access to the …
Europe
EU, US, UK, Switzerland urge Minsk to observe international obligations
EU, US, UK, and Switzerland urge Belarusian authorities to observe their international obligations, particularly those in the sphere of human rights, the joint statement by the missions of the United…
Europe
EU rule says cosmetics MUST be tested on animals but chemicals are used in ‘cruelty free’ products
Eurocrats have torpedoed the sale of 'cruelty-free' cosmetics by insisting that chemicals used in many popular High Street brands must be tested on animals. Protesters say the decision by the…
Europe
Turkey expects ‘equity’ from EU amid East Med tension
ANKARA-Anadolu Agency The Turkish vice president on Aug. 29 called on the EU for equity amid ongoing tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. In an exclusive interview with state-run Anadolu Agency,…