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Day: February 18, 2014

World 

Russia: Silencing critics at Sochi

February 18, 2014 Cecily Hilleary of VOANews editors pick, Russia, Sochi Olympics

The arrests of several activists near Sochi have renewed attention on the ways in which dissent is suppressed in Russia. 

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Europe 

White House urges Ukraine government to de-escalate

February 18, 2014 Dan Robinson of VOANews Ukraine

The White House said Tuesday that the United States is “appalled” by violence in Kyiv, and urged President Viktor Yanukovych

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Europe 

Ukraine: 13 dead, including six police, more than 100 injured

February 18, 2014February 19, 2014 The Kyiv Post Ukraine

Pyatt says America will hold Yanukovych responsible Feb. 18, 11:13 p.m. — U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Pyatt to

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Europe 

Police clash with Ukraine protesters, 9 dead

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 VOANews Ukraine

Ukrainian riot police used water cannons late Tuesday as they advanced on anti-government protesters in the center of Kyiv after

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World 

Pussy Riot members released in Sochi

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 VOANews Russia, Sochi Olympics

Two members of the Russian punk rock group Pussy Riot have been released after being detained by police in Sochi,

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Europe 

Ukraine: Police advance on EuroMaidan at night after government ultimatum – live updates

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 The Kyiv Post Ukraine

Protesters take over police headquarters in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts Feb. 18, 10:22 p.m. — Several news media outlets report that

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President, head of government speak out against ethnic tension

February 18, 2014February 23, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev has spoken out strongly against escalation of ethnic tension in the country in recent days, calling

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Europe 

Four reported dead, more than 100 injured as violent clashes break out near Ukraine’s parliament (live updates)

February 18, 2014February 18, 2014 The Kyiv Post Ukraine

Open warfare broke out on the streets of Kyiv today, with four people reportedly killed and more than 100 people

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian state surveillance staffer arrested for allegedly selling secrets

February 18, 2014February 20, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

A staff member of Bulgaria’s State Agency for Technical Operations, which is in charge of electronic surveillance, is facing criminal

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