US President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk

The European Parliament is expected to approve a new slate of commissioners for a five-year term on Tuesday, and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says the economy is top of their list of priorities.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

The European Commission's direction in the next few months could change the political make-up of Europe for years to come. Deutsche Welle takes at look at what is it and what it does?

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

China says ties with the US will be damaged if President Obama holds talks with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

• Date: 02.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 02.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

A key summit on the future of Afghanistan is set to start in London with a talks offer to moderate Taliban on the agenda.

• Date: 28.01.2010  |  Published on EGF: 28.01.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

The European Commission agrees to monitor Virgin Media's trial of anti-piracy software after a complaint from privacy activists.

• Date: 26.01.2010  |  Published on EGF: 26.01.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

China's lead climate change negotiator says he has an "open attitude" on whether global warming is man-made or natural.

• Date: 25.01.2010  |  Published on EGF: 25.01.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk