Italian women rally against Berlusconi

Thousands of Italian women rallied throughout Italy on Sunday, incensed by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's sex scandal allegations. more »

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Published: 14/02/2011

Europe must show Tunisia that democracy pays

Unconditional solidarity with the Tunisian people, more support for civil society, and a call for strong EU assistance in dealing with the many challenges of Tunisia's transition to democracy, were the key messages voiced by MEPs after the first European Parliament delegation visit to Tunisia (3-6 February), following the "Jasmine revolution", at a joint meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Human Rights Sub-committee on Monday. more »

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Published: 08/02/2011

Anti-Berlusconi protest turns violent

A weekend of protests against Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi came to an end on Sunday night with violent scuffles between demonstrators and police outside the premier's villa in Milan. more »

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Published: 07/02/2011

EU transport ministers meet to discuss future of European infrastructure

The European Union's 27 transport ministers are meeting today and tomorrow in Godollo, Hungary, for an informal Council meeting hosted by the Hungarian Presidency to discuss the review of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) policy. more »

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Published: 07/02/2011

Australia bush fires destroy homes

Dozens of homes have been destroyed by bush fires sweeping through parts of Western Australia. more »

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Published: 07/02/2011

Troubles close pyramids

Egypt's most iconic tourist site is unusually deserted - yet another casualty of the political unrest which has dominated Egypt's agenda for the past 13 days. more »

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Published: 07/02/2011

Japan volcano causes damage

Shinmoe peak errupts in southern Japan causing damages to buildings, one person injured. more »

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Published: 02/02/2011

Conference on China and Climate Change

The European External Action Service (EEAS) will host an international expert roundtable conference on the topic of “Engaging China on Climate Change: Crossroads of 21st-century Foreign Policy” on 2 February 2011 in Brussels. more »

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Published: 02/02/2011

Iran: fresh EU sanctions needed to combat human rights abuses

Iran's execution of Dutch-Iranian citizen Sarah Bahrami was firmly condemned by Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs in a resolution voted on Tuesday. more »

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Published: 02/02/2011

Vice-President Siim Kallas presents road safety awards

At the Excellence in Road Safety Awards ceremony held today in Brussels, Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for transport, presented awards to seven organisations which have undertaken specific commitments to reduce the number of road fatalities in their communities more »