Europe COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout 'Unacceptably Slow', Case Surge 'Worrying': WHO - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday slammed Europe's "unacceptably slow" vaccine rollout and said the region's surge in coronavirus infections was "worrying".

EU Urges Venezuela To Reverse Decision Declaring Mission Head Persona Non Grata - UrduPoint

The European Union regrets the Venezuelan authorities' decision to declare the head of the bloc's delegation in Caracas, Isabel Brilhante, persona non grata and calls for its reversal, an EU spokesperson told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

Russia Says US Humiliates EU by Imposing Decisions Harmful to Europe’s Interests - FARS

 

(FNA)- Washington humiliates the European Union by imposing political decisions that run counter to Europe’s interests, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted.

Russia slams ‘interference’ from European Court of Human Rights over demands to free jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny — RT

 Moscow has rejected a ruling by judges in Strasbourg, who have ordered the immediate release of anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny from a Russian prison, where he is facing a three-and-a-half year sentence for fraud.

Germany’s Merkel condemns ‘unjustified’ expulsion of diplomats during summit with France’s Macron - VIDEO

 

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Russia expels European diplomats over Navalny protests - BBC News

Russia has expelled three diplomats from Germany, Sweden and Poland for joining protests in support of opposition activist Alexei Navalny, who was jailed earlier this week.

Après s'en être longtemps méfiée, l'Europe commence à s'intéresser au vaccin russe "Spoutnik V" - RTL Info

Avec les retards de livraisons des vaccins commandés un peu partout en Europe, l'une des solutions pour se procurer des vaccins serait peut-être de se tourner vers la Russie. Après s'en être longtemps méfiée, l'Europe commence à s'intéresser à ce vaccin baptisé "Spoutnik V".

Russia Vows Retaliatory Moves If US Deploys Missiles in Europe - FarsNews Agency

"Russia invited the United States to prolong the New START (Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms) and simultaneously get down to joint work to draft a new agreement that would take into account all factors influencing strategic stability,” Fomin said in an interview with local daily Rossiiskaya Gazeta on Sunday.

US backs EastMed pipeline to supply gas to Europe — RT

 The US has given its support to the EastMed pipeline project that is expected to deliver natural gas from offshore Israel via Greece and Cyprus to the wider European market.

European leaders in self-quarantine after Macron tests positive for COVID-19 - Global Times

A host of European leaders are self-isolating after contact with French President Emmanuel Macron, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

EU proposes plan to improve ties with US - China.org.cn

The European Union (EU) unveiled on Wednesday a comprehensive plan to improve its partnership with the United States, which the bloc believes has been severely damaged under the current U.S. administration.

WHO 'extremely concerned' by surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe, Americas - China.org.cn

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that it's "extremely concerned" by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some countries, particularly in Europe and the Americas.

Macron Says Terror Threat is 'European Reality', Calls for Coordinated EU Response - Sputnik International

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that terrorism threat has become a new European reality and called on the European countries to come up with a coordinated and quick answer to it. Macron suggested that the Schengen Area must be reformed and that the EU needs to rethink the area's open border policy.

Live Updates: Portugal Announces Lockdown Amid Coronavirus Outbreak - Sputnik International

At the moment, over 49.7 mln people have been diagnosed with coronavirus worldwide, while the global death toll has almost reached 1,250,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Covid: Merkel warns of 'long, hard winter' as lockdowns return - BBC News

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned of a long, hard winter ahead as she defended the reinstatement of a national lockdown.

France Says Europe Should React to US Extra-Territorial Sanctions

The US has rejected a French request for waivers for its companies operating in Iran that Paris sought after Washington re-imposed sanctions on Tehran, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said, adding that Europe needs to defend itself against such extra-territorial sanctions.

Britain: N. Deal Vital for Europe-Iran Common Security

Minister for the Middle East within Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Alistair Burt underlined the importance of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and the world powers for the common security of Iran and Europe.

Israël et les Occidentaux accusent Abbas de propos antisémites

Le président palestinien Mahmoud Abbas s'est attiré mercredi les condamnations des Israéliens, des Américains et des Européens pour des propos largement considérés comme antisémites, alors qu'il paraît déjà très isolé.

NATO and US air warnings over European defense cooperation

In a clear and rare warning, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday argued against the development of European Union defense cooperation in competition with NATO, while US officials also warned against protectionism in the European defense industry.

Europe & US are responsible for Libya crisis : Emmanuel Macron

The EU and the US are “indisputably” responsible for the crisis triggered by their intervention in Libya, says the French president, who has called for "military and police" action against human trafficking in the African state.