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The United States and at least seven other Western countries expelled Syrian diplomats from their capitals yesterday (29 May) in a coordinated action against President Bashar al-Assad's government over the killing of more than 100 civilians in a Syrian town. An EU-wide expulsion, however, has not been decided.

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EU researchers to study asthma at Olympics - 06 May 2008 - News

A pan-European study will examine the prevalence of asthma among European athletes set to take part in the Beijing Olympics and assess the impact of the local environment and air quality on the disease.

Young children more vulnerable to air pollution, study shows - 27 April 2007 - News

A study of more than 4,000 Dutch infants has concluded that young children who live close to busy roads are more at risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma.

Buzek backs more R&D on allergic diseases in FP7 - 31 March 2006 - News

Parliament's rapporteur for FP7 wants more focus on allergic diseases. Allergies have negative effects on quality of life and lead to weaker school performance and lower productivity at work.

EU ministers agree to ban chemicals in toys - 07 October 2004 - News

The Competitiveness Council has unanimously voted in favour of a ban on certain chemicals used in toys for young children. Industry representatives have already stated they were considering legal action.

Environment and health strategy (SCALE) - 07 July 2004 - LinksDossier

Concerned about the increasing effects of environmental pollution on people's health, the Commission adopted a European strategy for Environment and Health in June 2003. One year on, it presented an Action Plan which focuses on the most vulnerable groups, particularly children. Environmental NGOs and the European green party heavily criticised it for being too weak on legislative proposals and focusing only on research.

Health & Environment: Council wants inclusion of quantifiable objectives - 27 October 2003 - News

On 27 October, Environment Ministers will adopt conclusions on the European strategy for health and environment. The strategy is designed to tackle the problem of illnesses linked to environmental factors.

First stakeholders' meeting on European health and environment strategy - 10 July 2003 - News

On 11 July, the Commission will host a first stakeholders' meeting to discuss the European health and environment strategy.

Commission wants to protect children from environmental pollution - 11 June 2003 - News

Worried about the increasing health effects of environmental pollution, the Commission adopted a Communication outlining a European strategy for Environment and Health on 11 June.

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