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Villepin: We need to reinforce the backbone of the world
Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin says Africa and Europe must stand together to counter the threats and challenges posed by the United States in a unipolar world.
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Iran says will not renegotiate nuclear deal, warns against changes
Donald Trump has warned that unless European allies rectify the “terrible flaws” in the international accord by 12 May, he will refuse to extend US sanctions relief for the oil-producing Islamic Republic.
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The richest countries with the weakest passports
In terms of travel, Germany comes out on top with 176 visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations.
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Europe’s tourist hot spots look for ways to cope with the crowds
Barcelona is working on a joint marketing plan with the region around the city to get tourists to venture beyond the city’s most famous sites.
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Report: EU, NATO face growing threat of inadvertent military clash
Nato insists it does not want a new arms race with Russia, but the current situation could ‘lead to a further deterioration of the security situation in Europe’, said the report.
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[OPINION] What to watch in 2018
These are some of the key themes and questions that look set to shape global events next year.
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Iran warns it would increase missile range if threatened by Europe
France has called for an 'uncompromising' dialogue with Iran about its ballistic missile programme.
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[WATCH] Germany Fifa's first female referee
Bibiana Steinhaus refereed her first Bundesliga match in September 2017, becoming the first woman to referee a top-flight football match in Europe.
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[WATCH] Migrant boat lands at Spanish beach
Over 100,000 migrants reached Europe from North Africa and the Middle East from January to June.
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UK must agree implementation period for EU migration curbs – lawmakers
The committee also criticised existing migration data, which has a large margin of error, as “wholly inadequate”.
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Spike in migrant boats to Spain may signal shift in Africa exodus
In June 1,900 migrants, mostly young men originating from Guinea, Ivory Coast, Gambia and Cameroon, reached the shores of the Southern region of Andalusia.
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'Libya lacks plan to prevent more migrants crossing to Europe'
European Union officials say there's no clear plan to help prevent more migrants reaching Europe's shores this summer.
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[OPINION] Europe on knife edge of uncertainty, maybe catastrophe
Europe’s leaders appear to be suffering a crisis of confidence, popularity and – at worst – political legitimacy.
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[OPINION] Does Europe fear Muslims more than the US?
A new poll looks at the temper of Europeans on the central political issues of the day, the greatest of these being immigration.
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Main Islamic State attacks on Western targets
Map locating IS group attacks against Western targets since 2015.
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European countries tighten security following Berlin attack
An infographic on the security measures in European countries in the wake of the Christmas market attack in Germany.
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SA visitors to Europe urged to be vigilant after US travel alert
The Flight Centre Travel Group says travelers need to be extra cautious especially when attending events and visiting popular tourist spots.
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Germany, 15 other countries press for arms control deal with Russia
The group plans to issue a joint statement on Friday and will meet again on the sidelines of a 8 December 9 ministerial level OSCE meeting.
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US warns of terrorist attacks in Europe this holiday season
The travel alert comes as France conducted another series of terror-related arrests.
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Europe at risk of collapse; France, Germany must lead - French PM
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls made these comments during a trip to the German capital on Thursday.
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[OPINION] What went wrong with democracy?
Populism can descend through several circles of hell into fascism and Nazism but can also be a cry of despair.
