World Summit for the Future of Haiti wraps up in Dominican Republic with President Leonel Fernandez calling on countries to firm up previous pledges for reconstruction. more »
A mini-tornado tears through a town on Australia's east coast, leaving a trail of destruction. more »
This Sunday, at the end of the LXVIII EU-US Interparliamentary Meeting, the delegations of European MPs and US congressmen approved a joint declaration in which they support the intensification of mutual dialogue. more »
This year's Green Week is focusing on halting biodiversity loss, but the Committee of the Regions has warned that European and international efforts will continue to fail unless more is done to involve local and regional authorities in both the creation and implementation of policy. more »
MEPs are dissatisfied over the limited progress made by Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), a potential candidate for EU membership. more »
Israel's Tzahal commando operation against a humanitarian convoy was almost unanimously condemned by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, in a debate in Brussels with the Israeli Ambassador and a Council representative. more »
The 25th EU - Russia Summit took place in Rostov-on-Don on 31 May and 1 June. more »
“The worsening humanitarian situation calls for an immediate, comprehensive and lasting end to the Israeli blockade on Gaza”. more »
The Himalayan country of Nepal has endured years of violence and instability as Maoist rebels battled against the government. more »
MEPs visiting Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories welcomed the launch of proximity talks, and stressed that negotiations should lead to a solution based on two viable and autonomous states. more »