China wanted to punish EU countries for banning Huawei
Beijing’s negotiators had sought to punish EU countries that limit and block access to Chinese telecom companies such as Huawei.
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EU stands by nuclear deal after Iran flouts enrichment commitments, Japan voices concerns
The European Union (EU) views Iran’s decision to take uranium enrichment levels way beyond what is allowed in the 2015 nuclear deal with “deep concern,” but will step up efforts to hold on to the accord, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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Brexit: Britain, EU begin new era of relations
Four-and-a-half years after a British referendum on membership in the European Union (EU), Brexit is finally reality after Britain left the single market at the stroke of midnight CET (2300 GMT) on New Year’s Eve.
Read More UK approves Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The UK on Wednesday approved Oxford University-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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92 people bag life sentences over 2016 failed coup in Turkey
A court in Ankara on Wednesday sentenced 92 defendants, including former generals to life in prison or attempting to violate constitutional order.
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Boris Johnson to sign post-Brexit trade deal after EU chiefs
The European Union signed the post-Brexit deal on Wednesday, setting it on path to be provisionally implemented after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to sign it for London later today.
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EU states unanimously back provisional application of Brexit deal
The 27 countries of the European Union (EU) on Monday unanimously approved the provisional application of a post-Brexit deal with Britain, an EU presidency spokesperson said.
Read More UK, EU reach post-Brexit trade deal
Britain and the European Union (EU) have reached a deal on their post-Brexit trade relations, British media reported on Thursday.
Read More Britain insists EU should move in Brexit trade talks
Britain insisted on Sunday that the European Union should shift position to open the way for a breakthrough in post-Brexit trade talks.
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Osinbajo discusses Nigeria-UK post Brexit relations with Johnson’s trade envoy
Discussions around improving relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) across different sectors especially in the post Brexit era is not only exciting but will make a difference for both countries, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
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