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Scotland's fishing fleet in the North Sea were plunged into chaos yesterday following the complete breakdown of talks between the European Union and the Norwegian government...Until a deal can be reached, Scottish trawlers will be banned from lucrative fishing grounds...

Health experts warned Wednesday of a stroke crisis in Europe which is already costing the region's economy an estimated 38 billion euros ($56 billion) a year, with numbers expected to rise as populations age. In a report for the European...

However, volatility in freight rates remains, suggesting uncertain times ahead for developing economies dependent on trade in commodities.” It adds that high inventory levels in the supply chain helped prevent a similar decline in containerized trade, but the volume of...

Why China’s exchange rate policy is a common concern Published: December 8 2009 22:53 Last updated: December 8 2009 22:53 A country’s exchange rate cannot be a concern for it alone, since it must also affect its trading partners...So, whether...

Brussels, — The conference “We are Burma – A human response to a human disaster” due to be held in Brussels on 12 December at the KVS Flemish theatre will highlight the appalling human and trade union rights situation in...

A Brussels court said Tuesday it could not judge a complaint by about 2,400 small shareholders seeking to block the break-up of Belgian-Dutch banking and insurance group Fortis. The court said it could not issue a ruling on the actions...

Prostitutes, zippers and permission to eco jive Copenhagen mayor's warning about sex workers backfires, NGOs enjoy a drink, and youth groups invade the stage Neat trick The Copenhagen mayor, Ritt Bjerregaard, fearful for the morals of the 35,000 climate delegates...

The benchmark contract for European Union carbon emissions futures on Tuesday tripped back into negative territory after prices rose to near a seven-month high in early trade, traders said. EU Allowances for December delivery fell 17 cents or 1.15 percent...

Cyprus on Tuesday failed to block the opening of the environment chapter in EU-Turkey negotiations, but said it would set new hurdles in other areas. After hours of prolonged talks in which Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt is said to...