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Calls from Angela Merkel told Tony Blair he would not get EU's top job

Tony Blair warned Gordon Brown a week ago that his campaign to become the first president of the European Council was doomed after a decisive intervention by the German chancellor Angela Merkel, according to senior Whitehall...

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Merkel halted Blair's EU candidacy

Tony Blair warned Gordon Brown a week ago that his campaign to become the first president of the European Council was doomed after a decisive intervention by the German chancellor Angela Merkel, according to senior Whitehall...

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L.American countries mark 20th anniversary of UN children's rights convention

By Alejandra del Palacio MEXICO CITY, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Many Latin American countries on Friday launched different political, cultural, sports and entertainment activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the...

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Naming of New President of the European Council and EU High Representative

Today's appointment of a permanent President of the European Council and a High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is a milestone for Europe and for its role in the world. I warmly congratulate President Van...

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SAP & Microsoft Cut Anti-Oracle Pact

Striking while Oracle is at sixes and sevens over Sun, SAP and Microsoft, two of its worst enemies, have cut an anti-Oracle accord. Microsoft will recommend SAP’s BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation application to its...

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Mandelson’s “three strikes” rules in jeopardy

Rosalie Marshall, V3.co.uk , Saturday 21 November 2009 at 02:37:00 EU puts forward need for judicial process before internet access is restricted Business secretary Peter Mandelson’s plans to curb piracy by enforcing three...

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Statement of Barroso at the press conference following the summit

José Manuel Dur ã o Barroso P resident of the European Commission Statement of President Barroso at the press conference following the European Council extraordinary Summit Figures and graphics available in PDF and WORD...

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Commission approves amendments to €400bn bank guarantee scheme

By Ann Cahill, Europe Correspondent Saturday, November 21, 2009 THE European Commission has cleared amendments to the state’s €400 billion bank guarantee scheme. The changes extended the guarantees to financial securities with...

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McGuinness seeks European action on supermarket buying practices

By Ray Ryan Saturday, November 21, 2009 THE European Commission has been urged to tackle the problem of those who rely on the major supermarkets to sell their produce, but who have no power to influence the price or conditions...

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Market flat as Commission backs plan

THE ISEQ index posted a modest gain yesterday of 8.09 points to finish the week at 2,875.92. The European Commission has approved the extension of Ireland’s state guarantee on bank deposits and debt. The Commission said it...

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