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Energy efficiency, employment and SMEs are core focus of EU 2014-2020 Cohesion Policy says new Commission report

The European Commission's 6th Report on Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion published shows that EU Cohesion Policy is delivering on the growth goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy by creating jobs and reducing disparities across Europe. Looking...

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US Judge Orders Argentina, Creditors to Reach Deal

A U.S. judge ordered Argentina and investors who did not participate in the country's past debt restructurings to meet “continuously” with a court-appointed mediator until a settlement is reached, warning of the threat of a new default.

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Italian Council presidency: MEPs share their views on the priorities

Italy took over the EU Council presidency from Greece on 1 July. During the Parliament's first plenary session since the European elections, Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi told MEPs it was necessary for Europe to act with conviction and...

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On visit to Israel and West Bank, Ban calls for end to current fighting, return to dialogue

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference.

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