French President Emmanuel Macron greets Charles Michel, the new President of the European Council, at the Elysée Palace, before the European summit on Thursday and Friday. IMAGES
The NATO military alliance is a relic from the Cold War. Back then it was relevant and even necessary. Today it is an alliance in search of a mission. That search has almost completely entailed eastern expansion towards Russia. But a lingering question remains – is the average American and western European interested in a war over the sovereignty of Estonia or Montenegro?
CrossTalking with Luc Rivet, Emmanuelle Gave, and Mark Almond
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Serbian and Chinese security forces held a joint anti-terrorist drill in Serbia on Thursday, signalling Beijing’s increasing influence in the volatile region.
The drill, held at a China-owned steel mill near Belgrade, included special police troops from both countries and was part of a security agreement signed between the two countries earlier this year.
It was believed to be the first such drill to feature Chinese SWAT forces in a European country.
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The US previously told the European nations that they were defending them from the Soviet Union and that they had to pay for it, Putin said from the stage of the ‘Russia Calling’ investment forum in Moscow. But the USSR collapsed almost three decades ago and the US approach ‘doesn’t work’ today.
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William Taylor, former US ambassador in Ukraine, and George Kent, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs swear in before Congress in the first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry. IMAGES
William Taylor, the top US diplomat in Ukraine arrives in Congress to testify in the first public hearings of the impeachment probe against Donald Trump. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs George Kent is also set to testify. IMAGES
Videographic showing how electric cars work. A new Tesla auto factory to serve the European market will be based in Germany, chief executive Elon Musk said Tuesday.VIDEOGRAPHICS
With more than a billion slaughtered in 2018, Poland has become the leading European chicken producer and exporter in just ten years, overtaking its European competition. But profitability at all costs is alarming animal rights advocates.
Speaking to RT’s Afshin Rattansi, Syrian President Bashar Assad said it’s hypocrisy for European nations to fear that Ankara will send refugees to Europe, but continue to sponsor terrorism in Syria.
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The merger of Peugeot-maker PSA and Fiat Chrysler is “good news both for France and for the European industry”, says French Economy minister Bruno Le Maire. SOUNDBITE
Updated videographic on the European Central Bank. The ECB held key interest rates and other monetary tools unchanged at its meeting Thursday, leaving departing European president Mario Draghi to defuse differences among policymakers over continued stimulus as best he can in a final press conference.VIDEOGRAPHIC
Some European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, are holding a meeting on Friday morning following an agreement on Brexit between the European Union and the United Kingdom at the EU Summit in Brussels. IMAGES
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, meeting in Toulouse for a Franco-German ministers’ council, are joined by the President-elect of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, on the eve of a European summit full of challenges. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel chair a Franco-German Council of Ministers at the Haute-Garonne prefecture on the eve of a crucial European summit. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrive at the Haute-Garonne prefecture in Toulouse to chair a Franco-German Council of Ministers on the eve of a crucial European summit. IMAGES
After dominating dancefloors worldwide with his formidable cover of ‘Come Together’, Urbandawn fuels more heat with his latest single, ‘Flashforward’. The ferocious funk and obscene levels of punch continue to set him apart from any other in the international drum & bass landscape.
Since signing to Hospital in 2014 Urbandawn has grown to be a favourite of D+B heavyweights such as Andy C, Noisia, Danny Byrd, London Elektricity and many more. He’s received support on BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems and the official D+B show from MistaJam and High Contrast. With his popularity rapidly rising, Sao Paulo’s Urbandawn will be returning to the UK this autumn for his third European tour of 2019.
French President Emmanuel Macron meets EU Council President Donald Tusk for lunch at the Elysee Palace ahead of a key European summit on Thursday and Friday. IMAGES
The European Union is preparing to launch a case against Colombia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the country’s anti-dumping measures on imports of frozen fries from three European countries. SOUNDBITE
The five European members of the UN Security Council call for Turkey to halt its offensive against Syrian Kurdish forces. “We call upon Turkey to cease the unilateral military action” says Jürgen Schulz, Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations. SOUNDBITE
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s groping trial set to begin on Thursday; Ozzy Osbourne says he’s “not dying,” postpones his 2020 European shows; Kurt Cobain’s “Unplugged” sweater, guitar, head to auction. (Oct. 10)
Actress Katherine Langford recalls working on the star-studded set of “Knives Out,” as Rian Johnson’s whodunnit comedy has its European launch. (Oct. 9)
Amongst a packed tour schedule which has seen him play stages at London’s Eastern Electrics Festival and mainstay clubs across key European cities, Skantia returns to Ram after the widespread support of his recent single ‘Lights’. With UKF hailing his music as some of the most coveted in DJ sets over the last month, two brand new tracks from Skantia are likely to whet listeners appetites. ‘UV Rays’ and ‘Allure’ follow the Skantia formula although from two different stand points; Skantia’s jagged bassline fluctuates between each note throughout ‘UV Rays’ giving a meaner reverse to the built-up snare placements cut through the crooning vocals of ‘Allure’. It’s another take on a contemporary trend although this time through a sound only Skantia can master.
Since signing exclusive to Ram, the Newcastle based producer has been amassing an audience, especially since being showcased across Andy C’s seminal XOYO series at the beginning of 2019. And with more music due to drop this year, he’s becoming a mainstay figure within the Ram roster.
Amongst a packed tour schedule which has seen him play stages at London’s Eastern Electrics Festival and mainstay clubs across key European cities, Skantia returns to Ram after the widespread support of his recent single ‘Lights’. With UKF hailing his music as some of the most coveted in DJ sets over the last month, two brand new tracks from Skantia are likely to whet listeners appetites. ‘UV Rays’ and ‘Allure’ follow the Skantia formula although from two different stand points; Skantia’s jagged bassline fluctuates between each note throughout ‘UV Rays’ giving a meaner reverse to the built-up snare placements cut through the crooning vocals of ‘Allure’. It’s another take on a contemporary trend although this time through a sound only Skantia can master.
Since signing exclusive to Ram, the Newcastle based producer has been amassing an audience, especially since being showcased across Andy C’s seminal XOYO series at the beginning of 2019. And with more music due to drop this year, he’s becoming a mainstay figure within the Ram roster.
Donald Trump’s got a green light to impose 7.5 billion dollars worth of tariffs on goods exported from the EU: the ruling by the World Trade Organisation is the largest in its history and is part of a 15-year battle over illegal subsidies made to European plane-maker Airbus. The new tariffs could hit as soon as the 18th of October and will include a 10 % levy on European aircraft and 25 % on popular food items, like Scotch whiskey and French cheese. Brussels has warned that it’s ready to retaliate.
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