EU-U.S. trade deal in doubt as France urges end to talks
France cast serious doubt on Tuesday on the prospects of an EU free trade deal with the United States, adding to opposition within Germany and growing scepticism among Americans.
Turkish forces deepen push into Syria, draw U.S. rebuke over their target
Turkish-backed forces pushed deeper into northern Syria on Monday and drew a rebuke from NATO ally the United States, which said it was concerned the battle for territory had shifted away from targeting Islamic State.
Iran deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site: TV
Iran has deployed the Russian-supplied S-300 surface-to-air missile defence system around its Fordow underground uranium enrichment facility, Iranian state media reported on Monday.
Obama to meet with Turkey's Erdogan in China on September 4
U.S. President Barack Obama will have a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan during the upcoming G20 summit in China and will likely have at least an informal talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House said on Monday.
France's Ayrault presses for U.N. resolution on Syrian use of chemical weapons
French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said he was pressing members of the U.N. Security Council, including Russia, to condemn the Syrian government after a report found Syrian troops had used chemical weapons.
Germany's economy minister: U.S.-EU free trade talks have failed
Germany's Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Sunday that talks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), a free trade deal being negotiated by the United States and the European Union, had essentially failed.
Germany, Poland and France revive Weimar group to bolster EU confidence
Germany, Poland and France vowed on Sunday to reinvigorate the "Weimar Triangle" group first formed 25 years ago after the end of the Cold War to help deal with the many challenges now facing Europe, including Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
UK retailers see best sales in six months as Brexit slump fades
British retailers reported their strongest sales in six months in August, industry figures showed on Thursday, adding to signs that consumers are, for now, taking the country's vote to leave the European Union in their stride.
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