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Juncker due to be confirmed as Eurogroup chair Dec 1
BRUSSELS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker is to be confirmed as chairman of the Eurogroup of euro-zone finance ministers on Dec. 1, when the Lisbon treaty comes into force, euro zone sources said. Full Article
Six powers regret Iran's stance on nuclear deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Senior officials from six world powers expressed disappointment Friday that Iran had not accepted proposals intended to delay its potential ability to make nuclear bombs, and urged Tehran to reconsider. Full Article
New EU president wins fans in Japan -- as a poet
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Herman Van Rompuy, the European Union's new president, may not be very well known around the world but he's already winning fans in Japan -- as a poet rather than a politician. Full Article
SNAP ANALYSIS - EU backs consensus over egos for top jobs
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - In a surprisingly quick compromise, European Union leaders have named Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy and Catherine Ashton as EU president and foreign policy chief. Full Article
Q&A: What are the EU president and foreign policy jobs?
(Reuters) - The European Union holds a summit on Nov 19 to appoint a president and a high representative for foreign affairs. The following questions and answers look at the powers and responsibilities of the roles. Full Article
Belgian PM Van Rompuy proposed for top EU job: diplomats
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Sweden is proposing Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy for the post of EU president and Britain's Catherine Ashton to become the EU's foreign policy chief, diplomats said on Thursday. Full Article
Van Rompuy, Ashton proposed for EU jobs - diplomats
BRUSSELS, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Sweden is proposing Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy for the post of EU president and Britain's Catherine Ashton to become the EU's foreign policy chief, diplomats said on Thursday. Full Article
EU leaders agree Van Rompuy, Ashton for EU jobs - diplomats
BRUSSELS, Nov 19 (Reuters) - A majority of European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to appoint Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as EU president and Britain's Catherine Ashton as foreign affairs chief, senior diplomats said. Full Article
Recognising Palestinian state premature -EU
* Not yet a Palestinian state to recognise - Bildt * Palestinian aim not unilateral state declaration-minister * Solana says not appropriate time for discussion (Adds senior Palestinian official, paragraphs 6-7) ... Full Article
EU to provide 100 troops for training Somali force
* Mission intended to bolster Somalia's security forces * Training to be led by Spain; Britain will contribute By Julien Toyer and Justyna Pawlak BRUSSELS, Nov 17 (Reuters) - The European Union plans to send some 100 troops to Uganda next year to train ... Full Article
