Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  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

The US reacts warily after Iran says it will accept a deal to swap its enriched uranium for processed nuclear fuel.

• Date: 03.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 03.02.2010  |  Security  |  from bbc.co.uk

The European Commission backs Greek plans to cut its soaring budget deficit, but says progress must be stringently monitored.

• Date: 03.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 03.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk

Iran's president says it is ready to send enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal agreed with the West.

• Date: 03.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 03.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk

Ukraine and Russia trade spying accusations as Kiev expels four Russians and detains another on suspicion of espionage.

• Date: 03.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 02.02.2010  |  Security  |  from bbc.co.uk