In a sign of rising tensions, Beijing deployed 28 Chinese fighter jets and other aircraft over waters south of Taiwan hours after a U.S. carrier group sailed into the South China Sea.
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Biden Is Embracing Europe, but Then What? NATO and the E.U. Have Concerns.
After the Trump trauma, Europe will welcome Biden’s warm words, but tough topics remain, from China and Russia to trade disputes, Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy and transitions to carbon-neutral economies.
Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines Will Be Considered, E.U. Says
The European Union said it was considering the proposal but did not endorse it. Germany said that the move could undermine the production of vaccines, deterring E.U. consideration of the plan.
E.U. Sues AstraZeneca Over Missed Vaccine Deliveries
The legal action escalates a longstanding dispute over shortfalls in deliveries, even as Brussels is seeking to shift to other suppliers.
E.U. Sues AstraZeneca Over Missed Vaccine Deliveries
The British-Swedish drugmaker was expected to be a mainstay of the bloc’s vaccination effort, but relations have soured rapidly after it suffered production delays.
Iran and U.S. Agree on Path Back to Nuclear Deal
In indirect talks in Vienna, the U.S. and Iran agreed to try to synchronize Washington’s lifting of sanctions and Iran’s limiting of uranium enrichment.
Crowds Lured by a Hoax Concert Clash With Belgian Police
An April Fool’s Day prank ended in clashes with the police.
Where Europe Went Wrong in Its Vaccine Rollout, and Why
While Washington went into business with the drug companies, Europe was more fiscally conservative and trusted the free market.
Europe Says Britain Is Violating International Law Over Northern Ireland
Brussels says Britain has broken its legal agreement governing trade with Northern Ireland. Britain has denied breaking the deal, saying its move is a temporary measure to relieve bottlenecks.
Europe Says Britain Is Violating International Law Over Northern Ireland
Brussels says Britain has broken its legal agreement governing trade with Northern Ireland. Britain has denied breaking the deal, saying its move is a temporary measure to relieve bottlenecks.