“National leaders failed at Copenhagen: local leaders must not”: CoR launches unique database of local climate action

A new initiative from the Committee of the Regions (CoR) will help signatories of the Covenant of Mayors turn their commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions into a concrete reality, as local leaders push ahead with plans to tackle climate change despite the failure of Copenhagen. more »

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Published: 05/05/2010

EU conference: 500 cities pledge to reduce CO2 by more than 20%

More than 500 European mayors will commit tomorrow to cut CO2 emissions by more than 20% by 2020. more »

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Published: 04/05/2010

Rain deluges southern U.S.

At least five people are dead and hundreds more have been evacuated as heavy rains brought flash flooding to Tennessee. Jon Decker reports. more »

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Published: 03/05/2010

Obama visits massive oil spill site

With a massive oil slick bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, President Barack Obama visited southern Louisiana and sharpened his criticism of BP. more »

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Published: 03/05/2010

Reforming Ethiopia’s Justice System

The justice system in Ethiopia has generally been characterized by delays in dispensation and a lack of institutional capacity in both law enforcement and the judiciary. more »

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Published: 30/04/2010

French farmers' tractor protest

Thousands of french farmers took their tractors to the streets in Paris to draw attention to the falling income that could put them out of business. more »

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Published: 28/04/2010

The EU strengthens visa cooperation with Georgia

The European Commission today proposed the conclusion of visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Georgia. more »

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Published: 28/04/2010

Congratulation message of President Barroso to Viktor Orbán on his election victory

President Barroso this evening phoned Viktor Orbán to congratulate him personally, emphasising his clear election victory, based on a pro-European programme and a strong commitment to European values. more »

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Published: 27/04/2010

President Barroso's visit to China, 29 April – 1st May

On Wednesday 29 April, the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, will embark on his first trip to China since the start of the new Commission, giving continuation to the close cooperation established in the past 5 years. more »

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Published: 27/04/2010

Spain calls an extraordinary meeting of transport ministers to give impetus to a 'single European sky'

The Spanish Minister of Public Works, José Blanco, has announced in Madrid that the Spanish Presidency of the EU has called an extraordinary meeting of the Transport Council for 4 May, with the backing of the Commission, to give impetus to introducing a 'single European sky', in the wake of the recent air-traffic crisis caused by the volcanic cloud. more »