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Israel allows UN chief Ban EU’s Ashton to enter Gaza

Israel said on Monday that it has authorised a visit to the Gaza Strip by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton through...

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EU foreign ministers in show of support for Ashton

European foreign ministers on Saturday gave a show of support for beleaguered EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton, hoping to move forward with the building...

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EU’s top diplomat praises Chile’s quake response offers support

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has praised Chile’s quake response and told Foreign Minister Mariano Fernandez, by phone, that Europe stands ready...

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EU ready to work with new Ukraine president Ashton

Europe is ready to work with Ukraine’s new pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovich, EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton said on Monday, praising the...

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Obama summit no-show not a snub EU’s Ashton

The EU’s top diplomat on Tuesday rejected suggestions that President Barack Obama’s decision not to attend an EU-US summit was a snub, saying a new date...

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EU’s Ashton avoids questions on US-China row

The European Union’s foreign policy supremo Catherine Ashton declined to be drawn on a row between China and the United States over US arms sales to Taiwan...

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