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John Reid discusses counter-terrorism with EU ministers
EU ministers agree common effort against terrorism

European governments must coordinate their efforts to tackle terrorism if they are to be effective, the home secretary urged EU ministers today. John Reid said this morning’s meeting of interior ministers and EU Commission officials in London “symbolises our keenness to stand together in the face of that threat”. Speaking at a press conference afterwards,… Read more »

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EU agrees on watered down statement on Lebanon crisis
EU calls for immediate halt to Middle East conflict

The European Union has called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities” in the Middle East, to be followed by a “sustainable ceasefire”. The statement falls short of the call for the immediate ceasefire that Lebanon and many campaigners were calling for, after Britain, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic signalled their opposition to such strong… Read more »