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Greece, Macedonia sign historic deal to rename Balkan country
Greece and Macedonia sign a preliminary agreement to rename the small Balkan nation the Republic of North Macedonia, taking a step towards ending a row that has rumbled on since 1991.
Theresa May back in the breach as Brexit battles resume
The British government faces another nerve-rattling test this week as its flagship Brexit legislation is picked over once again by a restive parliament.
Merkel faces ultimatum from ally over migrants
Hardliners of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc are poised to give the German leader an ultimatum to tighten asylum rules or risk pitching the country into a political crisis.
Immigrants in Italy: a look at the numbers
Italy's refusal to offer safe harbour to a rescue ship carrying hundreds of migrants has cast a harsh spotlight on the new populist government's hardened stance on immigration.
Political storm in Greece over proposed Macedonia name deal
A proposed deal to resolve a 27-year name row with Macedonia kicks up a storm in Greece, with the government under fire over a compromise the opposition has rejected as a "national retreat".
Juncker calls for respect for new Italy govt
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker calls for Italy's new eurosceptic government to be treated with respect, having told Italians to stop blaming the EU for the country's problems.
From Yahoo to Uber, major hacks of data
The European Union's new data protection rules, which take effect on May 25, will give people more control over the way their personal information is used online.
EU chokes on own air quality standards
Air pollution causes hundreds of thousands of deaths each year in Europe. AFP survey examines how the European Union is trying to enforce air pollution standards across the 28-member bloc.
Britain backs French plan for European defence force: minister
Britain is backing a French plan to create a European military intervention force as a way to maintain strong defence ties with the EU after Brexit, a minister tells AFP
Britain hopes to keep stars aligned with EU’s space projects
Dressed in a white protective suit, British astronaut Tim Peake listens attentively as technicians explain details of their new satellite -- a European project in Brexit Britain.