Debate is still raging in the German government over the use of nuclear energy. Chancellor Merkel has distanced herself from comments by the environment minister that Germany could phase out its nuclear plants by 2030.

• Date: 21.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 21.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from Deutsche Welle

Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko drops her legal challenge against her rival's victory in Ukraine's presidential election.

• Date: 20.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 20.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

Ukrainian President-elect Viktor Yanukovych is taking steps to force out the government of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is contesting his recent victory in the country’s presidential elections in court.

• Date: 19.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 19.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

Microsoft's plans to buy Yahoo's internet search and search advertising business are cleared by European and US regulators.

• Date: 18.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 18.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk

A leaked UN report expresses concern Iran may currently be trying to develop a nuclear payload for a missile.

• Date: 18.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 18.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

The Dalai Lama is now in Washington despite stark criticism from the Chinese government. To avoid upsetting China, President Barack Obama has decided to keep the meeting low-key.

• Date: 18.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 18.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

A court in Ukraine has suspended the results of presidential elections after a complaint of electoral fraud. A decision on the validity of the poll is expected within days, ahead of a planned inauguration ceremony.

• Date: 17.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 17.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

The US sends one of its top diplomats to Syria in its latest move to improve ties with Damascus after years of tension.

• Date: 17.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 17.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk