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Finland announces that it will deny entry to Russian tourists beginning on Thursday night, thereby cutting off the last direct link between Russia and the European Union.
2022-09-29

A member of Iran's Expediency Council calls on the European Union, Russia and China to support the deal and guarantee economic and banking relations with Iran. He warns that Iran would likely exit the deal if it doesn't benefit Iran.
2018-04-29

The European Commission scraps the draft legislation that would have permitted the EBA regulator to order "too big to fail" banks to split off their trading activities, citing "no foreseeable agreement" in sight on criteria. The draft was supposed to be the EU's answer to the United States' Volcker Rule.
2017-10-24

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announces a plan to register and distribute incoming refugees evenly throughout the European Union. Refugees would be stopped at EU borders, have their application processed, and then, if accepted, sent to one of the Union's 28 member states.
2015-11-3

Burma invites observers from ASEAN, the European Union and the United States to monitor next week's series of by-elections.
2012-03-21

The European Union holds talks with Aung San Suu Kyi and other Burmese opposition figures over the lifting of international sanctions. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-226875-eu-diplomats-talk-sanctions-with-burma-suu-kyi ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2011-03-15

Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
2011-01-29

Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is reunited with her son for the first time in a decade.
2010-11-23

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is disappointed with Burma's military leaders for their lack of democratic progress in the run up to general elections in the country.
2010-03-26

A European Union summit takes place to discuss a possible bailout for Greece's economy.
2010-02-11