European Union leaders gathering in Brussels are debating plans for dealing with soaring energy costs.
On the table are three ideas, including a French proposal to reduce fuel taxes, an Italian proposal for taxes on oil company profits and an Austian suggestion for taxing speculation in the oil market. Meanwhile, EU leaders have agreed to give Ireland time to digest its rejection of the EU reform treaty. Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen Ireland holds referendum on Lisbon Treaty ...
Taleban accuse Sarkozy of U-turn ...
Alitalia boss quits as talks end ... had appealed ahead of the meeting for European leaders to accept last week's referendum result, and co-operate with his country to resolve the problems it creates for reforming the bloc.
(Deutsche Welle)
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