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Malaysia Supports Russia's Fight Against Terrorism in Syria - Defense Minister

Malaysia supports Russia's fight against terrorism in Syria, the country's Defense Minister Mohamad Sabu said Saturday

Greece's Tsipras Congratulates Macedonia's Zaev on Parliament Approving State Name Change

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras congratulated on Saturday his Macedonian counterpart Zoran Zaev on the results of voting in the Macedonian parliament on the country's name change and called them an important step towards peace.

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Macedonia Parliament Approves Country Name Change

EU green lights talks to settle row with US over beef

Russia Prime Minister Complains to EU's Juncker About Lowest Point in Relations

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Friday he had held talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, during which he drew the latter's attention to the fact that Moscow's ties with the union reached the lowest point.

EU, Singapore sign free trade deal

The European Union and Singapore signed a landmark trade deal on Friday on the sidelines of a Europe-Asia summit that Brussels hopes can be a rebuke to protectionism in Washington.

Spain backs new tax on internet giants in budget plan

Spain's socialist government approved Friday a new tax on big internet companies as part of its 2019 budget, hoping to raise up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) next year.

Issue of Delivering Russian Gas to Europe Largely Politicized - Medvedev

The deliveries of Russian gas to Europe is a politicized issue used by the United States under the pretext of caring about Europe to promote its liquefied natural gas (LNG), Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.

Russia's Shoigu Arrives in Singapore for ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting - Spokeswoman

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Singapore to take part in the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), Shoigu's spokeswoman Rossiyana Markovskaya said on Friday.

Belgium Ready for Cooperation With Russia in UN Security Council - Prime Minister

Belgium, which will become a temporary member of the UN Security Council in 2019, is ready to cooperate with Russia, a permanent a member of the council, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said on Friday.

Russia Would Appreciate Belgian Efforts to Mediate Crisis in Ties With EU - Prime Minister

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that Russia would welcome Belgian help in mending Moscow's ties with the European Union, at a press briefing in Brussels.

Asia-Europe Meeting in Brussels Brings Connectivity Into Focus

The 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit, focused on sustainable development and connectivity, is wrapping up its second day on Friday in Brussels.

Russian Prime Minister Medvedev Says Discussed Nord Stream with German Chancellor Merkel

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Friday that he discussed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the ASEM forum the Nord Stream gas pipeline project and overseas statements on this matter.

EBRD to fund documentation for "South Interconnection of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia" project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved the financing for the preparation of project documentation to connect Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia's gas network at the south interconnector, BH-Gas confirmed on Friday.