Catherine Ashton

Watch Live: EU's Ashton to address 69th UN General Assembly in New York

General Debate comes as US-led coalition goes forward with air strikes targeting Islamic State.

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EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at talks in Vienna May 14, 2014.

Iran says West’s hopes for nuclear agreement too high

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Liberman slams remarks by EU’s Ashton against construction in settlements

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Ashton to Israel: Reverse recent steps regarding West Bank, east Jerusalem


EU's Ashton says she supports keeping pressure on Iran during nuclear talks

EU foreign affairs chief says pressure is what brought Tehran to the table, but cautions that US should consider how to create best atmosphere for October 15 talks when considering passage of new sanctions.

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September 23: European hypocrisy

Once again Catherine Ashton illustrates her naivety and incompetence in foreign affairs and in particular her contempt for the only bastion of peace and democracy in the Middle East.

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Israel dismisses letter in favor of EU settlement guidelines

Jerusalem shuns words of 'biased former officials,' says the former officials are no longer relevant.

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Former European leaders call on EU to enforce ban on Israeli settlements

EJC chief decries letter as danger to peace process, which "hands one side a political victory."

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Ashton: EU believes strong response needed in Syria, but urges US to await UN probe

France says UN probe on chemical weapons could be published next week; Kerry says Obama has made no decision on waiting for UN probe.

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Israel, EU to begin Horizon 2020 talks following Israeli statement against 'settlement guidelines'

Netanyahu, Ashton held 'difficult' discussion on matter Friday.

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Will Netanyahu nix lucrative economic project over new EU settlement guidelines?

Israeli officials say failure to participate in Horizon 2020 program would cost Israel dearly in lost R&D funds.

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Ashton: Revived talks opens new doors for EU contribution to peace, security

EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton says she "firmly believes" that an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is in reach.

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EU to continue mediation efforts in Egypt, Ashton says at close of trip

European Union foreign policy chief says it is ultimately up to Egyptian politicians to "make the right decisions."

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White House condemns Egypt's crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood

Spokesman for White House: Violence "sets back the process of democratization".

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