Irish "Yes": a bigger role for Parliament in civil liberties moves a step closer

If the Lisbon Treaty comes into force, the European Parliament will play a bigger role in the protection of fundamental rights and any EU law will have to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights, stressed MEPs and other speakers at the EP Civil Liberties Committee on Monday. more »

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Published: 06/10/2009

Floods kill 200 in southern India, hit thousands

At least 200 people have died across southern India after five days of heavy rain turned onto powerful flood. more »

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Published: 05/10/2009

Victory in Ireland for Lisbon treaty

Irish voters endorse the Lisbon treaty on their return to the ballot box. more »

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Published: 05/10/2009

Lithuania’s Foreign Minister: It is Necessary to strengthen EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia

On 2 October, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister Vygaudas Ušackas visited a refugee camp in Tserovani and the town of Gori next to the administrative border with Chinvali region (South Ossetia), where on 1 October a firefight took place in Zemo-Nikozi. more »

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Published: 02/10/2009

"A high quality exchange of views on climate and employment"

At Friday morning’s working sessions of the informal Ecofin meeting in Göteborg, EU finance ministers discussed climate change and employment. more »

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Published: 02/10/2009

Tibetans rally against China

As China showed its might to the world with a massive parade in Beijing to celebrate 60 years of the People's Republic - in India, Tibetan exiles showed their continuing anger over China's occupation of Tibet. more »