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Israeli foreign minister cuts off contact with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid claim
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Israeli foreign minister cuts off contact with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid claim

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says he has "cut off all contact" with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, citing a difficult-to-verify claim that she compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.
EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine
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EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine

China's military has trained Russian soldiers who will go to battle in Ukraine, according to the EU's foreign policy chief.
EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel
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EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas promises to urge the European Commission to impose further trade sanctions on Israel.
Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency
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Ireland criticized for aluminum exports to Russia ahead of EU Council presidency

Ireland's exports of aluminum to Russia have more than doubled since 2020. The country now faces harsh criticism ahead of its assumption of the presidency of the EU Council of Ministers
EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire
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EU Approves New 100-Million-Euro Support Package for Lebanon's Military Amid Fragile Ceasefire

The EU has approved a new aid package of 100 million euros for Lebanon, aimed at supporting the country's military during the fragile ceasefire.
EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship
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EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship

Tariffs, quotas and investment scrutiny are pitted against increased state support at home as the EU looks for ways to meet competition from China. Germany's stance will determine whether the headache is treated with painkillers or with radiation
Zelensky offers Romania help after drone attack
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Zelensky offers Romania help after drone attack

A Russian war drone crossed the border so quickly that Romanian forces did not have time to shoot it down. Two civilians were injured when it crashed into an apartment complex in the city of Galati
Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?
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Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?

Alexander Stubb or Mario Draghi? Or even Angela Merkel? Pressure is mounting on EU talks with Russia about the war in Ukraine. But who will speak, and about what?
Russia used hypersonic Oreshnik missile in new attack
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Russia used hypersonic Oreshnik missile in new attack

Russia has carried out extensive drone and missile attacks on several locations in Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, during the evening and overnight. Four people have been killed
Air alert over Kyiv after Zelensky's warning
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Air alert over Kyiv after Zelensky's warning

Russia attacked Kyiv with drones, Ukraine's air defenses warned. "The enemy is attacking the capital with attack drones
EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas
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EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas

EU countries are expanding their sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas. "Very good," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
World leaders condemn shooting at Washington correspondents' dinner
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World leaders condemn shooting at Washington correspondents' dinner

Several world leaders condemn the shooting at the correspondents' dinner in Washington, D. C
EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence
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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

EU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak
Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May
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Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May
EU presents plan for money for Ukraine
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EU presents plan for money for Ukraine

The European Commission is now formally presenting its proposal for a multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine, so that everything can be ready when - and if - Hungary stops blocking it.
Ukrainian victims honored in Bucha
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Ukrainian victims honored in Bucha

Foreign ministers and other dignitaries from a number of EU countries are gathering in Bucha to mark the anniversary of the Russian massacre in 2022.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa released after international criticism
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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa released after international criticism

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, was denied entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre this weekend. Now, news from Israel - the patriarch will be released "immediately
Israel blocks patriarch, top leaders furious
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Israel blocks patriarch, top leaders furious

Israeli police have stopped the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday - something that has not happened in centuries.
G7 foreign ministers call for an end to attacks on civilians in the Iran war
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G7 foreign ministers call for an end to attacks on civilians in the Iran war

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries said in a joint statement after a meeting in France that, among other things, they demand an "immediate" stop to attacks on civilians in the Iran war.
Swedish citizen executed in Iran: Prime Minister calls it disgusting
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Swedish citizen executed in Iran: Prime Minister calls it disgusting

"A Swedish citizen was executed in Iran on Wednesday morning. It is truly disgusting, but unfortunately not entirely surprising
No EU intervention at Strait of Hormuz, Kaja Kallas says
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No EU intervention at Strait of Hormuz, Kaja Kallas says

Keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is in the EU's interest, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas - but there will be no expanded EU effort.
Kaja Kallas says US opening to Russian oil is a dangerous precedent
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Kaja Kallas says US opening to Russian oil is a dangerous precedent

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas believes the U. S
EU adds sanctions against 19 more people, companies and organizations in Iran
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EU adds sanctions against 19 more people, companies and organizations in Iran

EU countries are adding sanctions against 19 more people, companies or organizations in Iran.
EU summit on Iran war seeks help from Ukraine
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EU summit on Iran war seeks help from Ukraine

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas urges countries in the Persian Gulf to enlist Ukraine's help to strike Iranian drones.
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