EU approves new military HQ

The European Union yesterday approved plans for a military headquarters to coordinate overseas security operations, foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini said. Mogherini, who has pushed hard for the EU to take on an increased military role, said foreign and defence ministers of the 28 member states "unanimously" backed the project. The facility will initially run three operations which do not involve the use of force, other than in self-defence.