EUROPEAN UNION
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Anti-EU party makes gains in UK local polls RT
Euro sceptics across Britain will have more things to be happy about as the UK Independence Party, reputed for its anti-European stance, stole the show at yet another British by-election. The party that has been seeking UK's withdrawal from the European Union ...1:35
'Austerity is turning debt crisis lethal' RT
The Euro crisis may be started to literally cost lives. Academics behind a major study say that as many as 10,000 people have committed suicide due to economic ruin.3:23
Greece gets payout; unemployment goes up RT
The bailout cash for Athens was unlocked only after it did away 15,000 jobs to meet budget demands set by the IMF and EU. But the mood could get grimmer as the European Commission draws out the unemployment data.1:43
Rising unemployment rate plagues EU RT
Frustration with austerity is deepening among Europeans as unemployment rate hits new highs. While in France it is 11.5%, in Spain it touched a record high of 27.2%. In Portugal, almost one in five people are out of job. There are protests too against governme...4:11
Cypriots rejoice as EU-IMF bailout gets a 'no' RT
Thousands of Cypriots are celebrating after the country's Parliament gave a resounding 'no' vote to the EU-IMF bailout package.2:17
EU brokering talks between India, Italy? Times Now
The diplomatic crisis between India and Italy escalated after the Supreme Court pulled up the Italian envoy over the country's breach of trust and ordered him not to leave India. Italy has sited the Geneva Conventions to seek diplomatic immunity for its envoy....5:49
EU bailout | Cyprus tax plan causes panic RT
The Parliament in Cyprus has delayed until Tuesday its decision on whether to allow an EU bailout which will cost citizens millions of their hard-earned Euros. Every bank customer will have their cash taxed. The plan has caused panic over the weekend with peop...0:34
EU report critical of Israeli settlements Media One TV
A report by European Union criticizes Israel for illegally annexing East Jerusalem. The report says that Israel's settlement construction is the biggest single threat to the two-state solution. The report also accused that these settlement constructions are ai...3:33
'Italy polls highlight Eurozone misery' ET NOW
Bruno Verstraete, partner at Lakefield Partners, joins the discussion from Zurich to predict the trades, in relation with European markets. According to him, the political uncertainty has brought back fears for Eurozone's debt crisis. However, European shares ...1:08
Modi's fan following on the rise Aaj Tak
Narendra Modi's fan following across the world is on the rise. Few days after the European Union appreciated Modi's leadership skills, the American Democratic leader, FH Faleomavaega has also heaped praises on the charismatic leader. He said that it was only b...2:00
EU Budget | Plan faces stiff opposition RT
'Nobody's perfect budget', that's how the European Union's new spending plan has been described as leaders cobbled together their new seven-year allocation. The 960-billion-Euro package marks the first time the budget has been cut since the block's inception.0:44
EU flexibility: Britain may spark a trend RT
Member of the Conservative Party David Campbell Bannerman says Britian's stand may serve as an example for other European nations who also want flexibility within the European Union.2:05
Cameron's exit rhetoric gets icy response RT
British Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on European Union has met with alarm in mainland Europe, as most of the countries express concern over UK's move. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that leaving EU would be dangerous for UK. German Foreig...2:01
David Cameron promises vote on EU RT
In his long-awaited address on European Union and Britain, British Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a referendum on UK's future in European Union, if he wins the next general election. Cameron has made it clear that he would re-negotiate the terms of ...2:19
Algeria hostage crisis: Cameron calls off speech RT
The ongoing situation in Algeria has caused British Prime Minister David Cameron to indefinitely postpond his much-anticipated speech on the UK's status within the European Union. Cameron had been due to outline his views on UK's relationship with the EU in to...3:47
UK PM to walk talk tightrope in key speech RT
The British Prime Minister David Cameron is using his nation's membership of the European Union as bait as he looks to carve concessions out of Brussels in a much hyped speech. But the balancing act is hazardous. Eurosceptics fear David Cameron won't go far en...1:36
Deal to reduce Ireland's debt RT
President of the European Council Herman Van Rompu talks of a deal to reduce Ireland's economic debt, even as it takes up the presidency of the European Council.0:35
US concerned over UK leaving EU RT
The US is concerned about the possibility of UK leaving the European Union. UK Prime Minister David Cameron will deliver a speech on the future of the European policy. There is growing pressure on him to decide whether or not UK should remain part of the EU.1:29
Ireland's economic problems RT
Ireland takes over the reigns of EU and prepares to launch a plan, spanning six months, to bring back growth and jobs, and put the Euro back on track. But Ireland has its own set of economic problems and though there have been no protests on a large scale as s...6:51
Ireland takes over EU rotating Presidency RT
The new country taking charge of the European Union's rotating Presidency, Ireland, is now promising to secure economic stability in the region. Ireland is one of the bailed out countries, which bailed out early on to its own debt crisis. Financial analysts no...1:10
US warns UK against leaving EU bloc RT
Britain's resurgence and the Europe's scepticism is now even getting the United States a bit worried. Washington is now anxious that it could lose its influential ally in the European Union and is even warning of consequences if the United Kingdom leaves the b...2:35
Russia-EU cooperation bolstered by Putin RT
Europe believes that Russia-EU cooperation should be defined by choice and not forced by necessity. This view is also echoed by Russian Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin, who is in talks with the bloc's leaders in Brussels.2:28
Putin to discuss energy with EU leaders RT
Pan-continental energy issues are likely to gather steam as President Putin heads to Brussels to meet European Union leaders. Europe believes that Russia-EU cooperation should be defined by choice and not forced by necessity. This view is also echoed by Russia...1:56
Risk of poverty now a reality in Europe RT
Almost a quarter of the European population are at the brink of sliding below the poverty line. While some EU citizens are tired of being suffocated by austerity, others are growing weary of continuously having to stretch out a helping hand. Demonstrators arou...1:18
Analysts: EU 'austerity' policies failing RT
With the European Union mired in economic strife, the scene is far from peaceful as anti-austerity protests and riots sweep the continent. Political and economic analysts believe that the EU's policies have brought disorder.3:37
EU Presidents awarded Nobel Peace prize RT
The European Union's three Presidents have received this year's Nobel Peace Prize for fostering peace in the EU. However, not everyone agrees with this decisions. Hundreds of demonstrators marched to the Norwegian capital in protest. A lot of political analyst...1:03
London mayor wants UK out of the EU RT
The Mayor of London wants the UK to significantly reduce its ties with the EU, calling for an in-or-out referendum on membership. The influential Boris Johnson called the single-currency Eurozone a 'calamitous' project. Political analysts claim that the mayor ...1:05
London calls for an EU-free Britain RT
London has called on the UK to significantly reduce its ties with the EU, calling the relationship a 'calamitous project'. Calling for an in-or-out referendum on the EU membership, influential London mayor Boris Johnson asked the UK to survive without the EU's...0:57
Conservative Party MEP votes against united army RT
David Campbell Bannerman says that he is against a single army under the EU and calls it an attack on national sovereignty. He voted against this at the ongoing EU summit in Brussels.5:42
Merkel warns of no deal at EU summit RT
German Chancellor Angela Merkel warns of the possibility of a no deal at the EU summit's budget talks in Brussels. Britons have a mixed response on whether Britain should be a part of the European Union or if it is better off out of it.0:54
Wealth gap in EU out in the open RT
Dr Michael Wohlgemuth from the Open Europe Berlin Policy Group says the growing wealth disparity between EU states is a big problem.2:29
Budget talks reveal EU divide RT
European leaders are trying to work out a budget deal at the EU summit in Brussels. There are opposing opinions about what to cut and what to fund, and whether to increase, decrease or freeze the budget. UK's Prime Minister David Cameron is under immense presu...22:47
Spotlight | Aleksandr Medvedev RT
Al Gurnov talks to Gazprom's Aleksandr Medvedev about the deal with Bulgaria and the South Stream project that will supply Russian gas to European consumers amidst accusations by the European Union about unfair pricing. Gurnov and Medvedev discuss Gazprom's pa...3:23
EU bankers spend billions amidst austerity drive RT
While Europeans are bearing the brunt of biting austerity measures, the European Union's main financial institutions seem to be splashing their money. the European Central Bank is spending over a billion dollars building an ambitious double-tower skyscraper fo...1:22
Protests continue as Moody's downgrades France RT
France has been stripped of its AAA-credit rating by Moody's. In another blow to the debt-ridden European Union and the bloc's second-biggest economy, France's credit has now been downgraded for the second time this year. Political and economic analysts believ...2:11
Cross-border mega strike in EU RT
The spate of austerity cuts have driven many European countries to stage protests and strikes, resulting in clashes with police as the European Union sinks into another recession. Protests are in full swing in countries like Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy.2:40
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits London RT
German chancellor Angela Merkel has visited London for crucial talks with UK Prime Minister David Cameron over the European Union budgets. Angela Merkel tried to convince David Cameron not to veto any increase in spending, which the UK Parliament is insisting ...1:49
PM David Cameron suffers blow in UK Parliament RT
British Prime Minister David Cameron has suffered a massive blow from his own party. which revolted against the country's funding of the European Union. Party sceptics joined hands with the opposition and approved the motion, which called for the UK's cash-flo...23:22
Do we need more unions or less? RT
Cross Talk | The European Union is in news for all the wrong reasons these days. The Eurozone austerity measures have not gone down well with the people and there are several nationalist movements brewing in the EU. Do we need more unions or should we disband ...12:24
Interview with Sophie | Max Otte RT
Interview with Sophie Shevardnadze | Professor Max Otte, politics and business expert, speaks on the detrimental economical situation in the European Union. Otte believes that this situation might go on for a while, as the current problems in the EU arise from...1:30
Moody's downgrades four Spanish regions RT
Ratings giant Moody’s Investors Service has slashed down credit ratings of four Spanish regions. The government is looking for ways to keep Spain afloat. There are speculations that Spain may request European Union for a lifeline.0:59
Brussels to dictate terms to EU member nations RT
The proposed change to the EU fiscal policy will permit Brussels to tell member states how to spend their money. The Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Netherlands claims that this move will endanger the European people.1:37
EU aims to control members' banks RT
European leaders have agreed on a deal that will bring centralised banking supervision to the continent. The controlling body will be gradually fazed-in over the course of two years. Regulating close to 6000 banks, budgetary union and aid to banks bypassing so...1:25
Anti-austerity strikes peak in Europe RT
The growing dissidence among the people of Europe becomes more evident with thousands of protesters taking to the streets with their anti-austerity strikes and marches. Despite the strikes, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a move that will allow ...1:45
Greeks fume at EU austerity measures RT
A huge general strike takes place in Greece, following another round of austerity measures by the EU. Thousands of protesters took to the streets and staged demonstrations against the new £10 billion spending cut. The debt crisis in the European nations broke...1:40
EU denies order to ban Iran State channels RT
The European Union has now denied that it did not ban any Iranian channels. The EU has said that it was the network's choice and it was not enforced by the union. The ban on Iranian channels coincides with the strict sanctions against Iran and several opine th...1:46
Anti-austerity strikes peak ahead of summit RT
The growing dissidence among the people of Europe becomes more evident with thousands of protesters taking to the streets with their anti-austerity strikes and marches ahead of the Brussels summit. Despite the strikes, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has calle...1:23
Analysts react to ban on Iran sanctions RT
Nineteen Iranian state-run television and radio stations have been taken off the air in the European Union. The decision taken by a leading European satellite provider follows a tightening of sanctions against Iran by European officials. The measures targeting...1:45
EU places sanctions on Iran over nuke program RT
The European Union is likely to tighten the screws on Iran over its nuclear programme. The new financial sanctions will ban EU metal sales to the country, halt import of Iran's natural gas and will also place various restrictions on oil shipments in the region...1:04
Nobel Prize fails to allay fears of economic slump RT
Analysts and investment advisers from around the globe believe that the economic strategies of the leading economies in Europe are likely to drag the entire region into a financial slump. While Spain and Greece are struggling to keep their heads above water in...3:40
Anti-austerity stir continues to haunt Europe RT
The anti-austerity protests, which have swept across the European Union, have been dubbed a wake up call for the world against financial restrictions. The epicentre of the demonstrations, Europe, received the Nobel Peace Prize this week. The news was, however,...1:17
Despite debt crisis, EU awarded the Nobel Prize RT
Marred by a devastating debt crisis, mass protests and the rise of radicalism, the European Union has, however, been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for sowing peace across Europe. The reaction to the declaration of the Nobel Peace Prize has not been welcoming a...1:25
More pain coming to Europe: James Roger RT
International investor and author James Roger says that the Peace prize might actually bring more tension in Europe. He says that nobody would even remember the Peace prize when social unrest grows. He is of the opinion that Europe spends more than it can affo...2:01
EU's Peace prize angers everyone RT
While the Nobel Peace prize has been awarded to European Union (EU) for 'promoting peace and reconciliation in Europe', not everyone is happy about it. The EU is so strictly regulated that it has even been seen as an attempt to curb democracy. The prize win is...2:25
EU awarded Nobel Peace prize Captain News
For its successful attempt at 'promoting peace and reconciliation in Europe', the European Union (EU) has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace prize. While many Europeans have hailed the decision, not many share the the joy. Several are of the opinion that the...11:52
Interview with Sophie | Daniel Hannan RT
Interview with Sophie Shevardnadze | In this edition, Daniel Hannan, a Conservative member of the European Parliament talks about how lack of democracy makes public opinion tough to overcome. Many constituents see EU as completely undemocratic and an ordinary ...3:38
EU migrants flee to escape economic crisis RT
European Union, which at one point proved to be a real magnet for Ukrainian workers, is not attracting as many workers as before. In fact, a lot of people are fleeing the European Union in an attempt to outrun the economic crisis. Here's a report on the revers...24:44
Spotlight | Jean-Claude Juncker RT
The Prime Minister of Luxembourg Jean-Claude Juncker speaks to Al Gurnov about keeping the Euro afloat. As the President of the Euro Group, he is involved in the process of stabilising the Euro and is dubbed in the media as 'Mr Euro'. He calls the current cris...4:04
300 Indian students in UK face deportation Headlines Today
Over 300 Indian students in UK face deportation after UK Border Agency revoked London Metropolitan University's license to admit students from non-European Union countries. The cancellation of University's license comes in the wake of investigation by Border A...1:25
India seeks to crack down origin of 'hate terror' Times Now
India has sought the help of anti cyber warfare forums of European Union and United Nations to locate the IP addresses in Pakistan with the intention of tracking down the origin of hate messages that created unrest in India resulting in the mass exodus of peop...5:12
GBR: Jeremy Batstane-Carr ET NOW
Global Business Report speaks to Jeremy Batstone-Carr, Director-Research, Charles Stanley, on whether the ECB will be forced to cut rates based on monetary action from China, the Euro debt crisis, if Monti's actions are resolving the crisis or making it more d...1:06
EU Ambassador visit | MEA coordinating with MHA Times Now
The External Affairs Ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of Home Affairs, after the latter questions the Nagaland visit of EU Ambassador without a valid clearance.5:27
Huge turnout in Myanmar polls Times Now
Voters turn out in large numbers in the historic Myanmar polls.1:11
Global sanctions on Iran impact India's oil import Headlines Today
Economic sanctions from the West on Iran have started to affect India's oil import from that country.8:16
G20 closer to setting up $ 2 trillion rescue fund ET NOW
The G20 group of nations is close to setting up a $ 2 trillion rescue fund by merging ESFS and ESM, but wants Europe to strengthen its war chest first.2:19
EU predicts mild Eurozone recession ET NOW
The 17-nation Eurozone is forecast to shrink this year, says the European Commission.1:38
Strong Swiss Franc punches holes in choc exports ET NOW
Soaring Swiss Franc is hurting exports of cheese and chocolate, sapping the nation's economy.1:48
Greek president attacks German minister's taunts ET NOW
Despite all the optimism of a bailout, European leaders remain tight lipped about the road ahead.2:54
EU-China spat over airline emissions ET NOW
Global airlines seek United Nations intervention in the ongoing spat between China and the European Union over airline emissions.3:34
Rupee hits three-month high; Asian currencies surge ET NOW
The Indian rupee hits a three-month high at Rs 49 even as the Euro slips over Greek debt talks.3:06
Asian markets head for 10% gain in Jan ET NOW
Europe finds some hope after EU Summit, Asian markets see a double digit gain and more.5:42
EU summit: UK, Czech refuse to join fiscal agreement ET NOW
The Czech Republic and the UK opt out of German-inspired pact for stricter budget discipline.2:02
EU leaders agree to roll out ESM ET NOW
The policy makers of EU Summit have decided to roll out the European stability mechanism.3:07
Financial tax will damage the European Union: Cameron ET NOW
Out of the 27 states of the European Union, 25 have backed the German fiscal compact.22:51
India's economic acceleration conditional: Nouriel Roubini