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European Leaders Lay Down Sunday Deadline For Greek Deal

7:40pm July 07, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

"If this does not happen, it will mean the end of the negotiations with all the possible consequences, including the worst-case scenario," European Council President Donald Tusk said.

The Italian coast guard pulls migrants from an inflatable dinghy off the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean Sea last month. European Union leaders have submitted a plan of action to save lives in the Mediterranean.

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EU Proposes A Plan To Address The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis

1:20pm May 11, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The European Union presented a proposal to the UN Monday morning, hoping to activate a plan for handling the flood of migrants from the Middle East and Africa to Europe.

Newly sworn-in Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras enters his new offices in Athens on Monday.

Greece's Left-Wing Prime Minister Takes Charge

3:31pm January 26, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Alexis Tsipras, who led Syriza to a momentous win in the parliamentary election, was sworn in today amid fears about what his win means for the country's bailout agreements with the European Union.

Why The Euro Fell To A 9-Year Low Against The Dollar

12:22pm January 05, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

A combination of political instability in Greece, possible quantitative easing in the eurozone and a stronger dollar are all pushing the common European currency lower.

Nearly 20 companies have filed antitrust complaints against Google in Europe since 2009.

EU's New Competition Chief Could Shake Up Google Antitrust Case

1:22pm October 31, 2014

by Christopher Werth

Nearly 20 companies have filed antitrust complaints against Google in Europe since 2009. Under the new commissioner, the company could face more formal charges and billions of dollars in fines.

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Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven announces his new government during a Parliament session in the capital, Stockholm, on Friday.

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Sweden To Recognize Palestinian State

5:16pm October 03, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The move, which was announced by Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, would make Sweden the first major European nation to take that step.

The Saltire, the flag of Scotland, flies near the Union Jack in Gretna in Scotland. Some economists say Thursday's vote on Scotland's independence could have wide-ranging economic impacts.

Like It Or Not, Scotland's Drama May Hit Your Wallet

4:37pm September 16, 2014

by Marilyn Geewax

Some economists say Thursday's vote on Scotland's independence could have wide-ranging economic impacts. They fear that a breakaway from the U.K. could trigger another global financial upheaval.

Farmer Richard Wilkins, a firm believer in genetically modified crops, examines the corn crop at his farm in Greenwood, Del. U.S. and EU officials begin talks Monday on an ambitious free-trade agreement. One stumbling block is agriculture. Unlike the U.S

EU-U.S. Trade: A Tale Of Two Farms

2:12pm July 08, 2013

U.S. and EU officials begin talks Monday on a free-trade deal that could create thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in new trade. But there are deep-seated differences that may make it difficult to reach an accord. Among the most contentious: agriculture and whether genetically modified crops grown in the U.S. will be accepted in Europe.

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