A commercial Pakistani passenger plane crashes in bad weather near the capital Islamabad, with more than 150 people on board. more »
Lawmakers in Catalonia outlaw bullfighting in a key vote that signals the first time the blood sport is banned in a mainland region of Spain. more »
Message from Mr José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission, to His Excellency Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. more »
The first intergovernmental conference on the accession of Iceland to the European Union was held in Brussels today, formally opening accession negotiations with this country. more »
Russia's hottest weather spell in 30 years continues as people look for ways to cool off and officials worry over the threat of forest fires. more »
Following on from the meeting of the EU-China Civil Society Round Table in Chongqing, a seminar on Trade and Development took place in Shanghai from 22 to 24 July 2010. more »
Some Cubans seem content while other express frustration toward the government on the eve of the 57th anniversary of the start of the Cuban revolution. more »
Today, the European Commission announced a funding package of €10 million to respond to urgent humanitarian needs exacerbated by a lack of support from the international community. more »
Mexico and the World Bank reinforced their strategic partnership on key development issues, after a two day working visit by World Bank Group (WBG) President Robert B. Zoellick. more »
Today, the European Commission has adopted a € 15 million aid package to support the reestablishment of essential health and water supply services and to provide food assistance, short term food security and livelihood support in Zimbabwe. more »
Today, the European Commission has adopted a € 15 million aid package to support the reestablishment of essential health and water supply services and to provide food assistance, short term food security and livelihood support in Zimbabwe.
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