The European Union (EU) had decided to give its member countries the right to bar GM crops, even if they have won clearances on health and safety grounds at the EU level. As per earlier procedures, after approval from the EU, no states could contest the matter. Although in reality, public unease over GM food, and various campaigns by environmentalists have resulted in … [Read more...] about EUROPEAN Nations Can Decide On GM Crops Themselves
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No Consensus On European Commission Chief
Differences have arisen between the G-7 countries over the successor to the outgoing Head of the European Commission, a direct influence of the European Elections that saw major anti-EU parties come to the fore. England PM David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met separately to discuss the possible candidates but failed to reach a consensus. While Germany is … [Read more...] about No Consensus On European Commission Chief
Britain Votes For EU Parliament
In the elections to European Parliament and local councils, any Commonwealth citizen deemed to have a stake in the country’s future, irrespective of whether or not they are citizens or permanent residents, can participate. This is a way of strengthening assimilation and may well explain the success of the British multiculturalism. 46 million people were eligible to vote for … [Read more...] about Britain Votes For EU Parliament
Cola Cos to Drop Controversial Chemical from Drinks
Cola companies have assured to remove a controversial ingredient from all their drinks, ingredient called brominated vegetable oil, had been the target of petitions on Change.org by a Mississippi teen. This ingredient has been patented as a flame retardant cannot be used in Japan and the European Union Companies are facing as issues as people pay are keen on ingredient … [Read more...] about Cola Cos to Drop Controversial Chemical from Drinks
Pro-russian Protesters in Eastern Ukraine Were Issued an Ultimatum
Ukraine has warned protesters who have seized govt buildings to either opt for a political settlement, or face use of force. It is said that armoured personnel carriers have already been sent to these regions. The govt has been accused of instigating the protests by ignoring the protestors’ pleas. Russia clarified that it has no intentions of using this standoff for a … [Read more...] about Pro-russian Protesters in Eastern Ukraine Were Issued an Ultimatum