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.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton
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


In Gaza, Ashton calls for continued peace talks

EU foreign policy chief visits the Strip ahead of meetings with Netanyahu, Lieberman, calls for lifting the blockade.

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World powers signal openness to Iran nuke talks

EU's Ashton states diplomatic path remains open to Iran despite tougher sanctions, threats of military action.

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Ashton ‘deeply regrets’ death of Nabi Salih protester

EU foreign affairs chief urges investigation into incident.

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Ashton condemns 'troubling' attack on W. Bank mosque

EU foreign affairs chief calls on Israel to investigate arson, says such attacks undermine peace process.

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EU agrees on new financial sanctions on Syria

Syrian banks will be banned from operating in Europe; France invites Turkey to participate in EU meeting to approve measures.

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EU leaders welcome Arab League Syria sanctions

Efforts against Assad regime slow, gaining momentum thanks to Arab League measures; Juppe: Assad's days 'numbered'.

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Juppe: Iran attack would drag world into 'spiral'

EU foreign ministers rule out military action against Islamic Republic for now, postpone decision on further sanctions.

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EU ministers support more sanctions on Iran

"Harsh sanctions are unavoidable" if Iran refuses to cooperate with IAEA, German FM says; UK, Germany rule out military action.

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Ashton opens EU Libya mission, calls for women's rights

European Union foreign policy chief inaugurates mission intended to coordinate aid efforts, says gender equality should be enshrined in law.

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PA: We don’t want goodwill gestures

Erekat says PA planning to present Quartet representatives with a “detailed report” about Israel’s settlement activities.

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