Deal reached to resume flows of Russian gas

Agreement reached to send monitors to Ukraine; gas could reach Europe within three days.

WAITING FOR A MIRACLE Ban Ki-Moon, the UN's secretary-general. REUTERS

Friday, 9 January 2009

Ban must visit Burma to begin the end-game

A more active role by the UN's secretary-general is one of ways the international community can deepen its engagement with Burma's problems, argues the government-in-exile.

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Enlargement

Friday, 9 January 2009

Turkey names new chief EU negotiator

Premier's adviser takes over role previously occupied by the country's foreign minister.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

Four EU states open doors to Bulgarian, Romanian workers

Denmark to follow suit in May; restrictions lifted in more than half of EU countries.

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Missions

EU expects Russia to turn gas taps on on Friday

Resumption of gas supplies through Ukraine hinges on agreement on final details of international monitoring mission.

Thursday, 8 January 2009

A new year, a new mess

Only by creating a strategic vision for foreign affairs will the EU be able to become a reliable player in global affairs.

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Potential breakthrough in gas dispute 'is' close

Russia and Ukraine agree to international monitors; EU presidency believes gas could begin to flow through Ukraine to the EU as early as Friday.

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Foreign affairs