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China slows military spending surge
China says it will end a long period of double-digit growth in military spending, but its 7.5% target will still alarm the West.
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MEPs want greater say in shaping foreign policy
Parliament expresses frustration over being sidelined in formation of new diplomatic corps.
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Commission approval for Vietnam trade talks
Trade commissioner wants to initial free-trade negotiations with Vietnam.
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Anti-immigration parties set to make gains in Dutch elections
Voters in the Netherlands have gone to the polls in municipal elections. Political parties opposing Muslim immigration are expected to gain ground in the run-up to early national elections in June.
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Greece backs new austerity plan
Greece announces a controversial package of tax rises and spending cuts to save 4.8bn euros and ease its budget crisis.
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Asia leading the way in wind energy
Latest figures from the World Wind Energy Association are out and they show quite positive results for Asia.
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Germany set to cut solar subsidy tariffs for power firms
Germany's government is set to cut tariffs that electricity companies have to pay for solar power. In the last decade, power firms have been obliged to pay more than the market rate for solar power sources.
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Europe unveils plan for greater prosperity
The EU has unveiled its '2020 strategy' to lead the continent away from economic crisis towards a greener, more prosperous future. However, part of the strategy has prompted concern from Germany.
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