European Council warns companies not to finance Israel's E1 West Bank settlement construction
The body that sets the EU's political direction says companies could face 'legal, economic and reputational consequences'
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Saudi ambassador awarded with Senegal's highest national honor
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Gunmen fire on tanker off Yemen's coast southeast of al-Mukalla
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European Council warns companies against Israel's E1 settlement construction
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