Syrian Oil Pipeline to Homs Blown Up
The oil pipeline leading from eastern Syria to the central city of Homs was blown up on Thursday, destroying supplies to the city.
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EU Denies Funding Peace Now
The EU’s spokesman in Israel tells Arutz Sheva: We haven't funded Peace Now in years, nor do we try to intervene in Israeli politics.
EU to Tighten Sanctions on Iran
European Union follows U.S., Britain and Canada, will sanction some 200 Iranian people, companies and organizations.
More Sanctions on Iran by West
As Iran plays “coy” with the United Nations, Western countries prepare to impose tough new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
'Game Over' – Italian Prime Minister Resigns
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi officially resigned Saturday, ending the longest-running terms of office in his country.
Sanctions on Iran Fail because of Desire for Money
As Iran moves closer to building a nuclear weapon, sanctions on Tehran fail because of trade ties and fears of economic chaos.
Expose: Europes's Judenrein Universities
Jews are being expelled from academia, just as they were in the 1930's. Is Europe going to let this happen again barely 70 years later?
First Election for European Jewish Parliament
European Jews have begun voting for the first-ever European Jewish Parliament, which will comprise 120 members, as in the Knesset.
Rivlin Tells EU ‘An Agreement by Force’ Is a Mirage
Knesset Speaker Rivlin told EU legislators Tuesday that the Oslo Accords proved that forcing an agreement on Israel and the PA won’t work.
Despite Efforts to Shut Him Up, MK Eldad Has His Say
An attempt to shut MK Aryeh Eldad out of a crucial diplomatic conference in Europe failed - no thanks to the "head" of Israel's delegation.
PA Aims for Full Membership in UNESCO
The Palestinian Authority plans to request full membership in the UNESCO organization as part of its statehood bid.
PA Rejects Vatican Status at UN without EU Recognition
The Palestinian Authority again refuses any compromise on its demands and will not settle for UN status similar to that of the Vatican.
Syria: 13 Dead as Crackdown Continues
13 dead in Syria as Bashar Assad’s continues assault on protesters. Meanwhile, EU adopts new sanctions against Syria.
EU to Adopt Ban on Syrian Oil Imports
The European Union is expected to announce new sanctions against Syria on Friday, including a ban on Syrian oil imports.
Summers Warning to EU Aimed at Germany
Lawrence Summers has warned the EU that it is running out of time and Germany, in particular, must step up to solve the crisis.
EU Parliamentarians Against Palestinian Statehood Bid
More than 100 members of the European Parliament urge the EU to discourage the Palestinian Authority's bid for a unilateral recognition of a state.
MK Whbee Stymies EUROMED Support for PA State
A Druze Israeli lawmaker managed Sunday to stop a European body from supporting a unilateral declaration of new PA Arab country.
EU Free Worker Migration Threatened by Desire to Employ Locals
Ian Duncan Smith,Labor and Pension Secretrary, complains that jobs created are being swallowed up by immigrants
The EU and Greece: A 17 Billion Dollar Throw of the Dice
The austerity package that passed the Greek Parliament and the parallel injection of credit is a major gamble that could make things worse.
Papandreou Willing to Quit but Opposition Plays Coy
With thousands of demonstrators encircling the parliament in Athens, George Papandreou desperately attempted to form a unity government.
EU Parliament Against Unilateral Palestinian State
President of the EU parliament meets in Ramallah with PM Fayyad and says a unilateral Palestinian Authority state is “dangerous."
Portuguese Election Produces Government Committed to Austerity
Portugal's electorate turned against the Socialists and elected the Social Democrats although it realizes that this means austerity is ahead.
Bailout II: Unprecedented Sequel to Greek Bailout
The EU is trying desperately to piece together another bailout for Greece that will effectively mean the loss of economic independence.
European Countries Trade Charges over Contaminated Cucumbers
In addition to the genuine health scare the E.coli epidemic has touched off bickering over responsibility.
Largest E. Coli Outbreak Spreading in Europe
The largest outbreak of E. coli in the world has killed 14 people in Germany. More than 300 are seriously ill. And it's spreading.
Estonia to Lead Fight Against European Anti-Kosher Bill
Estonia’s prime minister vows to fight against a European Parliament bill that would force kosher meat to be labeled “unstunned before slaughter.”
Syrian Experts Claim: Sanctions Are ‘Illegal’
Syrian law experts tell Syria news agency that the U.S. and EU measures against Syria are illegal according to international law.
Europe Rallies behind Lagarde, BRICS Drop Their Guard
All EU members are backing Christine Lagarde for the post IMF director. The BRICS countries fail to unite behind an alternative
No Requests for EU Monitors to Return to Rafiah
EU monitors have not been asked to return to the Rafiah crossing, even though it is set to reopen Saturday, abrogating a 2005 agreement.
EU Freezes Assad’s Cash
Asset freeze and visa ban slapped on Bashar Assad and nine other members of Syria’s government.
EU Will Extend Syria Sanctions, Include Assad
European Union expected to extend its sanctions on Syria next week to include Assad, diplomat says.
Denmark Deals Another Blow to Borderless Europe
If the French action on the Italian border could be excused as an emergency, Denmark's decision to reimpose border controls challenges the EU.
On the Way to a European Super State?
An increasing number of analysts are predicting that the bailout dam in Europe is about to be breached but some think it is part of a master plan.
EU Announces Initial Sanctions Against Syria
The EU published a sanctions list against Syrian officials instrumental in violent repression.
EU to Impose Arms Embargo on Syria
As protests in Syria continue to be repressed, EU announces arms embargo, sanctions against officials. Assad is not included in the sanctions.
EU Learns to Beware of Bearing Gifts to Greeks
Having nudged Portugal into a bailout, the EU expected a respite, but the worsening of the Greek crisis has awakened nightmare scenarios.
Grassroots Organization to Europe: Physician, Heal Thyself!!
"Cities of Israel" Org: Given how Europe treats Nazi-stolen Jewish property, it has no right to demand Jewish evictions from Judea/Samaria.
EU Scrambles to Save Schengen
The tide of refugees from North Africa has forced Europe to ponder the sustainability of a Europe without borders.
British Government Runs Out of Appeals on Prisoner Franchise
The European Human Rights Court quashed a British appeal and set a deadline for prisoner voting.
Icelandic No Vote Piques Ireland's Interest
The majority who voted no in Iceland defied their government and have aroused interest in Ireland.
Netanyahu Warns: Iran is Accelerating its Nuclear Program
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns ambassadors from the European Union visiting Jerusalem not to forget Iran in all the Mideast unrest.
Italy Plays Hot Potato With African Migrants
The islanders of Lampedusa complain to Rome and Rome complains to Brussels, but the EU won't help Italy deal with refugees.
Portugal's Political Crisis Makes a Bailout Inevitable
Prime Minster Jose Socrates' expected resignation means that there will be no government with power to impose austerity measures in the near term.
Europe Fails to Agree on Nuclear Tests and Safeguards
Germany and France took opposing positions in discussions on regulating nuclear reactors.
EU Mideast Envoy Position Vacant
EU Mideast envoy Marc Otte was not replaced when his term ended last week – and might not be.
The Euro Crisis is Still with Us
While attention has been focused on the Arab world, the European debt crisis is still with us and becoming more intractable.
Developments in the Arab World Have not Helped Turkey
Although the Turkish Government would like to believe that the popular revolutions have strengthened it, the welcome mat is not out in the EU.
EU and US Consider Sanctions on Libya
EU members meet to discuss immediate sanctions on Libya, while in the US, Obama does the same, but refrains from telling Qaddafi to step down.
Festering Debt Crisis Pressures Euro Downwards
Lingering fears of Portugese solvency as well as issues affecting previous bailouts create a climate of uncertainty
Italy Catches the Fallout from Tunisian Revolution
Italy is trying to cope with an immigration wave from Tunisia touched off by the regime change and the ensuing confusion
France and Germany Woo Poland
Germany and France, authors of a new competitiveness for the Eurozone, are trying to smooth matters with Poland.
Parliament Takes on Judicial Activism
In a test case pitting national sovereignty against European law, the British Parliament will defend Britain's voting law. Political dynamite.
Hungary and EU Both Back Down, Crisis Averted
What seemed to be a collision in the making between Hungary and the EU has been averted as both sides climb down.
Belarus Dictatorship Threatened by Mid East Riots?
The US and the EU have responded to the fraudulent December elections and the repression that ensued with targeted but ineffective sanctions.
EU Has no Time for Albania
The disputed elections of 2009 are still roiling the situation in Albania, deaths in a recent opposition demonstration threaten an escalation.
Belgian Anti-Semitism Leads to More Aliyah
Figures show an increase of 63% in aliyah from Belgium to Israel in 2010. The reason: a rise in anti-Semitism.
Rumblings along British Coalition's EU Fault Line
The problems of the euro are threatening the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition in the UK. France is pressuring the UK to help out.
Japan Props Up the Euro
Japan has decided to buy European debt in a big way for either economic reasons, to compete with China or both.
Fast Tracked Chinese Leader Arrives in Spain
Li Keqiang, most likely China's next premier, is touring Western Europe and using cash to smooth over differences
A Goulash of an EU Presidency?
Hungary assumes the EU presidency at a troubled time for the union as well as Hungary's relationship with Brussels.
