White House on all-party talks in Northern Ireland

Chair Dr Richard Haass and Co-Chair Professor Meghan O'Sullivan pictured at the Stormont Hotel in Belfast after their Christmas break Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden...

EU gives full effect to UN arms embargo against Central African Republic

On 23 December, the Council banned the export of arms and related material from the EU to the Central African Republic, to give full effect in...

Syria: 'The crisis has the face of a child'

A generation of Syrian children is at risk, affecting the country’s chances of recovery after the conflict, experts told MEPs. On 18 December the foreign affairs...

Israel deploys Iron Dome over Ashkelon region following launch of rockets from Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) deployed the Iron Dome rocket defence system in Ashdod, Beersheba and Sderot after two rockets launched from Gaza landed near Ashkelon...

Seasons greetings and best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year from all at EU Reporter

'We must do everything to prevent a humanitarian tragedy in South Sudan': Commissioner Georgieva announces €50 million for urgent humanitarian action

Announcing the availability of €50 million to respond to the unfolding and intensifying humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, International Co-operation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Commissioner...

Afghanistan: 'The road towards greater stability will be long and challenging'

Afghanistan is braced for an uncertain future once NATO and ISAF troops withdraw from 2014. The EU and its international partners will play an important role...