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February 20, 2019 at 3:06 am

EU border guard chief says ‘no burning crisis’ over migrants

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union faces "no burning crisis" right now over migrant arrivals, but more people from Africa are trying to enter Europe...

February 18, 2019 at 1:52 am

EU states mixed on Trump demand to take back IS fighters

BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that European countries take back their citizens fighting in Syria received a mixed reaction Monday, as nations...

February 14, 2019 at 11:40 pm

Pompeo visits Iceland as US-EU rift on Iran grows

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrapped up a five-nation tour of Europe in Iceland on Friday after the Trump administration...

February 14, 2019 at 12:27 am

Shanahan: US will not unilaterally withdraw from Afghanistan VIEW

BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States will not reduce its troop presence in Afghanistan unilaterally, the top Pentagon official said Thursday, pledging that any moves...

February 13, 2019 at 3:26 am

NATO chief says allies keen to avoid arms race with Russia

BRUSSELS (AP) — Taking aim at Russia, NATO's civilian chief said Wednesday the alliance is studying a range of options to counter Moscow's alleged missile...

February 12, 2019 at 4:59 am

NATO chief vows response to Russian missile pact violations

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO's secretary-general warned Tuesday that the military alliance will respond to what it insists are Russia's violation of a key Cold War-era...

February 7, 2019 at 12:27 am

UK, EU leaders don’t budge on Brexit but agree to more talks VIEW

BRUSSELS (AP) — Britain and the European Union refused to budge an inch Thursday toward any compromise over Brexit, but at least they are on...

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February 6, 2019 at 2:28 am

Macedonia takes big NATO membership step as key text signed

BRUSSELS (AP) — The small Balkan country of Macedonia took a big step Wednesday toward becoming the 30th member of NATO, the world's biggest military...

February 6, 2019 at 1:31 am

EU chief ponders ‘special place in hell’ for some Brexiteers VIEW

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Council President Donald Tusk took a swipe Wednesday at some Brexit-backers in Britain, wondering aloud what "special place in hell" might...

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January 31, 2019 at 1:42 am

Daughters of slain Israeli couple face accused in Belgium

BRUSSELS (AP) — The young daughters of an Israeli couple gunned down at a Jewish museum in Belgium came face to face on Thursday with...