EU's Mandelson says WTO deal could be possible

GENEVA (Reuters) - Global trade talks have made progress and a deal might be possible, European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said on Friday.

"There has been progress made, yes," said Mandelson, who is negotiating at the World Trade Organisation on behalf of the 27 EU countries.

He said progress had been made in most areas but that: "it's not a final deal". When asked if a deal was in sight he replied: "It's possible, it's possible".

(Reporting by Bill Schomberg and Doug Palmer; writing by Robin Pomeroy)