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Allies join U.S. in imposing sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine

Western governments have raised concerns about Russia expanding the force and scope of its operations under the guise of a humanitarian mission.

By NPR

Commerce secretary signals feds could invest in Pittsburgh’s bid to become self-driving powerhouse

The gathering of world leaders this week in Pittsburgh marked the first meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council.

By An-Li Herring/WESA

EU opens the door to American travelers. But be sure to read the fine print

Be aware of the rules before planning a trip to Europe as travel resumes

By NPR

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Quiet New Year gives breathing room after UK-EU Brexit split

Britain left the European bloc’s single market on Thursday night, in the biggest single economic change the country has experienced since World War II.

By The Associated Press

Europe and China approve landmark investment treaty, snubbing U.S.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, German Chancellor Angel Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron of France joined EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel in a video conference to conclude negotiations over the deal, which removes a number of barriers to European companies’ investment in China.

By NPR

EU sets new list of approved travel partners. The U.S. isn’t on it

As ambassadors at the European Council debated the final list, the U.S. shattered its record for daily new cases, reporting 39,972 new cases on June 26.
By NPR

EU faces ‘recession of historic proportions,’ economic forecast warns

The fall reflects a turnaround of 9 percentage points since last fall's forecast. And while a rebound is expected next year, Europe won't recover immediately.
By NPR

Public health experts question Trump’s ban on most travelers from Europe

"From a public health perspective, it's remarkably pointless."
By NPR

Coronavirus FAQ: The U.S. ban on travel from Europe, explained

U.S. passengers who have been in the affected European nations will be required to travel through "select airports where the U.S. has implemented enhanced screening procedures."
By NPR

Coronavirus: Trump speech creates chaos; EU says it wasn’t warned of travel ban

The president left many people scrambling to learn the extent of the ban, which takes effect at midnight Friday.
By NPR
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