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France's Barnier set to get EU internal market post
BRUSSELS, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Former French foreign minister Michel Barnier will take charge of the European Union's internal market and have responsibility for financial services, European Commission sources said on Friday. Full Article
EU says conditions possible for WestLB aid
BRUSSELS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - New state aid to rescue Germany's stricken bank WestLB may require certain conditions to win the approval of European Union regulators, the European Commission said on Wednesday. Full Article
Leterme named to replace Van Rompuy as Belgian PM
BRUSSELS, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Belgium's King Albert nominated Flemish Christian Democrat Yves Leterme as prime minister on Wednesday to replace Herman Van Rompuy, who has been named president of the European Union. Full Article
EU names Belgian PM Van Rompuy as first president
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders named Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy, who is little known outside his own country, as the bloc's first president on Thursday to lead efforts to make it more influential on the world stage. Full Article
UPDATE 2-EU extends review of Oracle plan to buy Sun
* Extension gives Oracle more time on competition concerns Full Article
UPDATE 2-EU extends review of Oracle plan to buy Sun
* Extension gives Oracle more time on competition concerns 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
Six powers regret Iran's stance on nuclear deal
BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Senior officials from six world powers expressed disappointment on Friday that Iran had not accepted proposals intended to delay its potential ability to make nuclear bombs and urged Tehran to reconsider. Full Article
EU names Belgian PM Van Rompuy as first president
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders named Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy, who is little known outside his own country, as the bloc's first president on Thursday to lead efforts to make it more influential on the world stage. Full Article
UK's Ashton tipped to be EU foreign affairs chief
BRUSSELS, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The chances of Briton Catherine Ashton becoming the European Union's foreign affairs chief rose on Thursday when she won the backing of European Socialist parties. An EU diplomat said Ashton, the EU trade commissioner, had been ... Full Article
