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"Earlier today, I sent a letter to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposing that we meet next week in Europe following on our talks in recent weeks to discuss the steps that we can take to resolve this crisis without conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says while speaking at a UN Security Council meeting. SOUNDBITE
After an alarming outbreak of a mutant coronavirus, multiple countries have canceled flights from the United Kingdom. According to Business Insider, the move was prompted by fears around the new variant of COVID-19. The mutant coronavirus is believed to be up to 70% more transmissible than the original strain. In order to stop its spread, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that London and surrounding areas would suddenly be plunged into lockdown. Dutch authorities confirmed at least one case of this COVID-19 variant had reached the Netherlands. Flights from the UK to The Netherlands are canceled until January 1st, as are those to Belgium. On Sunday afternoon, Italian foreign minister Luigi di Maio said that the government would be suspending all travel from the UK.
Rome, Sep 30 (EFE), (Camera: Álvaro Padilla).- The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo showed his concern about China’s plans to extend its economic influence in Italy during his visit to Rome.FOOTAGE OF THE JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE BETWEEN US SECRETARY OF STATE MIKE POMPEO AND ITALY'S FOREIGN MINISTER LUIGI DI MAIO ON WEDNESDAY.SOUNDBITES OF:-MIKE POMPEO-LUIGI DI MAIO:"On the issue of the 5G, I told Secretary Mike Pompeo that we are well aware of the concerns of our US ally and fully realise the responsibility faced by every NATO country when dealing with security. Italy is fully aware of the importance of ensuring the security of 5G networks. It remains our absolute priority and that is why we are in favour of common European rules."
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The leaders of the euro zone's biggest economies held talks on Monday in the aftermath of Britain's shock decision to leave the European Union. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
The leaders of the euro zone's biggest economies held talks on Monday in the aftermath of Britain's shock decision to leave the European Union. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.