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EU Calls For More Sanctions On Syria But Little Else

EU Calls For More Sanctions On Syria But Little Else

EU leaders called on Friday for increased sanctions on members of the Syrian government but came up with no other new means to pressure on President Bashar al-Assad apart from a plan to gather evidence against those responsible for atrocities.

March 3, 2012 5:24
 
Greece, traders work on deals to replace Iranian oil

Greece, traders work on deals to replace Iranian oil

Major traders are in talks with Greece to supply crude oil and help the country cut reliance on Iranian oil ahead of a European ban, in a sign that they are happier about Greece's creditworthiness following a second debt bailout.

February 25, 2012 12:25
 
IMF sounds warning for global economy in rising oil

IMF sounds warning for global economy in rising oil

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) flagged higher oil prices as a rising threat to the global economy on Friday, urging policymakers to keep a close eye on western tensions with Iran, which is facing punitive measures against its crude supplies.

February 25, 2012 12:14
 
Russia leads attack on EU airline CO2 law

Russia leads attack on EU airline CO2 law

Russia has joined countries considering tit-for-tat legislation to counter a European Union law that forces airlines to pay for carbon emissions, its transport minister said on Tuesday at the start of a Moscow meeting of countries opposing the EU scheme.

February 22, 2012 12:48
 
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