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Day: May 17, 2014

Europe 

Cyprus’ energy hopes rise as Ukraine crisis deepens

May 17, 2014May 18, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Cyprus, energy, Ukraine

As the crisis in Ukraine deepens, Cyprus seems to be seen as a key player in EU rush for alternative

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World 

Turkey wraps up search efforts, with 301 miners dead

May 17, 2014 VOANews Turkey

Rescuers in Turkey have begun wrapping up search operations at the site of the country’s worst-ever coal mine disaster. On

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Europe 

20 dead, 15 000 evacuated in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovnia record flood disaster

May 17, 2014May 17, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia

The worst floods in more than a century in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have left at least 20 people

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Europe 

Security fears mount over Ukraine vote

May 17, 2014May 17, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

As the Ukrainian government prepared to resume peace talks Saturday, Ukraine’s election board warned that it may be impossible to

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Europe 

EU sets legal groundwork for more severe Russian sanctions

May 17, 2014May 19, 2014 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

The European Union is legally prepared to impose industry-wide sanctions against Russia, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said at the

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Europe 

Greek government future in doubt ahead of double election showdown

May 17, 2014May 19, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency European elections 2014, Greece

The first of a double election battle will take place Sunday May 18 in Greece as the first round of

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