Divide and rule: Cameron splits eurosceptics over in-out referendum
Hardline Conservative eurosceptics are gearing up to fight their party leader in the European Union in-or-out referendum, regardless of the negotiations with EU leaders to come.
View ArticleBig words, little action in UK's campaign against Sahara jihadists
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has vowed a tough response against militants in North Africa, but behind its tough language lies the ugly reality of a fast-shrinking army, deep budget cuts and little U.S....
View ArticleGermany warns UK against "cherry-picking" on Europe
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany wants Britain to remain a full member of the European Union but London cannot expect just to pick and choose the aspects of membership that it likes, Foreign Minister Guido...
View ArticleClegg - Cameron EU pledge will damage UK economy
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron's pledge to reform Britain's role in the European Union and seek voters' backing in a referendum before the end of 2017 will undermine the fragile UK...
View Article'World hunger is a scandal which still needs tackling': 100 charities and...
100 charities - along with stars like One Direction, Cameron Diaz and Orlando Bloom - have backed the 'Enough Food If' campaign, which aims to pile pressure on world leaders to tackle hunger.
View ArticleEU mystified at how Cameron's renegotiation will happen
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European officials and diplomats were left scratching their heads after David Cameron's big speech on Wednesday, expressing confusion about how and when the prime minister expects...
View ArticleCameron taking "huge gamble" with economy on EU - opposition
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron is taking a "huge gamble" with the UK economy by pledging to renegotiate Britain's role in the European Union and then call a referendum on any changes,...
View ArticleMerkel says must find compromise with Britain on EU
BERLIN (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain must be prepared to make compromises, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday after British Prime Minister David Cameron demanded a radical...
View ArticleFTSE edges up after Cameron speech, jobs data
London equities rose slightly Wednesday as Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans for a potential referendum on Britain's EU future and unemployment data gave some cause for optimism.
View ArticleSpoiling for a fight: Europe growls in response to Cameron's speech
David Cameron's speech promising an in-or-out referendum on EU membership has been met with irritation and outright mockery in Europe.
View ArticleCameron's EU speech soothes some, divides others
Prime Minister David Cameron won praise Wednesday from his Conservative party for pledging a British referendum on Europe, but critics including ex-premier Tony Blair warned he was playing with fire.
View ArticleLondon shares end higher
London shares ended in the black on the back of corporate earnings while investors digested Prime Minister David Cameron's announcement for a referendum on Britain's EU future.
View ArticleSelfish, ignorant, dangerous: Europe's anger over Cameron speech
BERLIN/PARIS (Reuters) - Britain's European partners heaped scorn on Prime Minister David Cameron's demand for radical reform of the EU and promise of an "in-out" referendum on UK membership, calling...
View ArticlePM's EU vote plan divides coalition
David Cameron has vowed to campaign "with all my heart and soul" for continued British membership of a reformed EU in an in/out referendum which will be staged by 2017 if Conservatives win the next...
View ArticleDavid Cameron Promises 'In-Out' EU Referendum
Britons will be able to vote to leave the European Union by the end of 2017 if the Conservatives win the next general election, David Cameron has pledged.
View ArticleJapan's rush into Myanmar snags on land ownership issues
THILAWA, Myanmar (Reuters) - If Japan's plans to develop a massive industrial complex in Myanmar push ahead, Win Aung's village will be cut in half, his cottage and ricefields razed. The 39-year-old is...
View ArticleObama proceeds with Allen nomination as NATO commander in Europe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will proceed with General John Allen's nomination as NATO's supreme allied commander in Europe after the Pentagon cleared him of professional misconduct...
View ArticleU.S. authorities charge three over "Gozi" computer virus
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Three foreign nationals have been charged with creating and distributing a computer virus that infected more than a million computers around the world, including some operated by...
View ArticleBritish debate on EU may sour sentiment toward UK assets
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron may have sown enough uncertainty about Britain's membership of the European Union to potentially sour investor sentiment towards UK stocks, bonds and...
View ArticleCameron promises Britons vote on EU exit
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron promised Britons a vote on quitting the European Union, rattling London's biggest allies and some investors by raising the prospect of uncertainty and...
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