EU 'cannot allow' France-Italy tensions finding a way to resolve an escalating feud over asylum seekers

The EU is urgently trying to find a way to resolve an escalating feud over asylum seekers rescued at sea that has pitted France against Italy, a top official in Brussels has revealed.

France to allow Ocean Viking migrant rescue ship to dock, canceled accord to take 3,500 immigrants from Italy

France has canceled plans to take 3,500 immigrants turned away by Italy, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Thursday. However, Paris will allow more than 200 migrants stuck on a boat in Italian waters to dock in the country.

One year of turbulence leaves Europe-US relations in question

Once one of the most privileged relationships, the ties between Europe and the United States saw a turbulent 2017 with the election of Donald Trump as US president.

European Parliament approves first EU-Cuba deal

European Parliament ministers voted Wednesday in favor of the first European Union trade and dialogue agreement with Cuba.

Cuba regains control of Havana Club rum brand in US

Cuba won the right to the Havana Club brand in the US this week, boosting the chance for Cuba's most famous brand to enter the North American market.