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Macron, Xi, Merkel and Juncker hold talks in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said competition between the European Union and China must not lead to a breakdown in world trade systems or political isolationism, as his Chinese counterpart promised to work side-by-side with Europe. Macron, who invited German Chancellor Angela...

EU lawmakers back preliminary deal on copyright reforms

The European Parliament approved Tuesday a landmark copyright bill which seeks to give creative writers and artists better protection of their rights and income. However, the bill, which still needs to go to the 28 member states for approval, has faced criticism by some for stifling...

French budget deficit sinks to 12-year low

France's budget deficit fell to a 12-year low of 2.5 percent in 2018, a greater-than-expected decline achieved despite falling growth and purchasing power, national statistics agency Insee said Tuesday. The deficit was lower than the government's forecast of 2.6 percent, and came as Insee...

Russia regrets Trump's decision on Golan Heights

Russia warned on Tuesday that a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to recognize Israel's control over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights would have negative consequences for stability in the Middle East. "Such a decision clearly has negative consequences both from the point of view of...