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EU slips up with olive oil ban, changes plans
Reuters* Commission withdraws ban on olive oil jugs in restaurants * Farm chief says proposals lacked consumer support * Move follows accusations of interference by Brussels By Charlie Dunmore BRUSSELS, May 23 (Reuters) - The European Commission has...Tags: Petroleum Industry, International Organizations, Lifestyle and Leisure, David Cameron, Politics
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Signs of weakness mar UK economic growth
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Britain's better-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter turns out to have been boosted by a rise in inventories, while consumer spending was weak and investment fell, raising questions whether the nascent recovery will last....Tags: International Monetary Fund, Gross Domestic Product, United Kingdom, Money and Monetary Policy, BNP Paribas
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Pay your taxes, Europe warns multinationals
LONDON — European leaders fired a warning shot in the battle against multinational companies that exploit loopholes or set up complicated schemes to minimize their tax bills, calling for collective action to thwart such practices. Britain,...
Tags: Government, France, Apple Inc., E-Commerce Industry, Eric Schmidt
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France backs call to put Hezbollah armed wing on EU terror list
ReutersPARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - France is ready to support a British initiative to put the armed wing of Hezbollah on the European Union's list of terrorist organisations, an official said on Thursday, confirming comments by Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius....Tags: Lebanon, France, United Kingdom, Bashar Assad, Paris (France)
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Portuguese leaders build faith in bailout exit
Reuters* President's support key for government survival * PM seen enduring despite early election calls * Europe shows new forms of solidarity By Andrei Khalip LISBON, May 23 (Reuters) - President Anibal Cavaco Silva thanked Portugal's patron saint for a...Tags: Bonds, Government, Heads of State, Government Debt, Budgets and Budgeting
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Irish seek to hold the line in tax battle
ReutersCORK/DUBLIN (Reuters) - Until this week, Richard Bruton enjoyed the sweet spot in Irish government. While cabinet colleagues rolled out spending cuts and tax hikes, Bruton got the photo opportunities with foreign CEOs investing in their favorite corner of...Tags: Government, Companies and Corporations, Republic of Ireland, Dublin (Ireland), Economy, Business and Finance
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WRAPUP 3-U.S. may boost Syria rebels if Assad won't talk peace
Reuters(Updates with Kerry, Lavrov quotes) * Kerry says thousands of Hezbollah fighters in Syria * U.S. may boost rebels if Assad won't talk peace * Rebels call for reinforcements in Qusair * Syria conflict spreading beyond its borders * Russia says...Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Iran, Religious Conflicts, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present )
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Serbia, Kosovo agree way forward on plan to normalise ties
Reuters* Leaders reach agreement in principle, but need to consult * Accord takes Serbia step closer to winning talks on joining EU BRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - Serbia and Kosovo agreed in principle on Wednesday on a plan to implement an historic accord to...Tags: Government, International Organizations, Hashim Thaci, Serbia, Politics
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Europe targets Switzerland in fight against bank secrecy
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe edged closer to lifting banking secrecy on Wednesday after Austria said it was ready to share data on foreign depositors but Vienna's support could fade should efforts to strike a similar deal with Switzerland fail. Austria'...Tags: Jean-Claude Juncker, Luxembourg, Werner Faymann, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Serbia, Kosovo agree way forward on plan to normalize ties
ReutersBRUSSELS (Reuters) - Serbia and Kosovo agreed in principle on Wednesday on a plan to implement an historic accord to settle their relations, a step that strengthens Serbia's chances of getting the go-ahead next month to start talks on joining the European...Tags: Government, International Organizations, Hashim Thaci, Serbia, Slobodan Milosevic
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U.S. Congress moves to tighten sanctions on Iran
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives committee approved legislation on Wednesday seeking to impose tighter sanctions on Iran, the latest congressional effort to slow development of the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program....Tags: Petroleum Industry, Barack Obama, U.S. Senate, Iran, Iran's Nuclear Program
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EU to send border security advisers to Libya
Reuters* EU team will advise and train Libyan officials * Worries that militants, guns cross borders freely BRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - European Union governments agreed on Wednesday to send advisers to Libya to help improve border security in response to...Tags: France, International Organizations, Libya, Mali, Politics
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