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Experts: Greek debt deal only short-term fix

June 24, 2015June 24, 2015 Al Pessin of VOANews euro zone, Greece

A proposal from the Greek government could be the basis of a deal with its creditors to avoid default on

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Europe 

G7 leaders affirm Russia sanctions

June 8, 2015 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The leaders of seven of the world’s most powerful countries agreed on Monday to toughen sanctions on Russia, if necessary,

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Europe 

Skopje protests underscore Balkan tensions

May 20, 2015May 21, 2015 Al Pessin of VOANews Macedonia

Protest marches on consecutive days in the Macedonian capital, Skopje, brought tens of thousands of people into the streets this

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Europe 

Rebels press assault in eastern Ukraine

January 30, 2015January 30, 2015 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Fighting continued Thursday in the northern sector of the former cease-fire line in eastern Ukraine as Russian-backed rebels pressed their

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Europe 

Greece could shift to left in election

January 24, 2015 Al Pessin of VOANews Greece

Greek voters will cast ballots on Sunday to elect a new parliament, with opinion polls indicating they could put a

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Europe 

Human traffickers challenge Europe

January 3, 2015January 7, 2015 Al Pessin of VOANews

Human traffickers are using a new tactic to combat a change in Italy’s approach to dealing with asylum-seekers, leaving a

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Europe 

Russian moves provide new mission for Nato

December 29, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Russia’s more aggressive military posture in Europe during the past year has pushed Nato to take new steps to strengthen

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Europe 

Ukrainians to vote on October 26 in key election

October 22, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Ukraine

Ukrainian voters go to the polls on Sunday October 26 2014 to elect a new parliament, the last political step

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World 

‘Islamic State’ attack on Turkey would challenge NATO

October 8, 2014October 8, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Nato, Turkey

The advance of militant Islamic State fighters in Syria to within a few kilometers of the Turkish border is raising

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