29 November: An extraordinary session of the South Ossetian Parliament is taking place in the capital Tskhinvali as the territory awaits the result of the presidential elections held on Sunday. Yesterday the highest court in the territory ordered the Cent

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.