Experts: Greek debt deal only short-term fix
A proposal from the Greek government could be the basis of a deal with its creditors to avoid default on
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Author: Al Pessin of VOANews
G7 leaders affirm Russia sanctions
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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Skopje protests underscore Balkan tensions
Protest marches on consecutive days in the Macedonian capital, Skopje, brought tens of thousands of people into the streets this
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Rebels press assault in eastern 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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Greece could shift to left in election
Greek voters will cast ballots on Sunday to elect a new parliament, with opinion polls indicating they could put a
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Human traffickers challenge Europe
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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Russian moves provide new mission for Nato
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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Ukrainians to vote on October 26 in key election
Ukrainian voters go to the polls on Sunday October 26 2014 to elect a new parliament, the last political step
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‘Islamic State’ attack on Turkey would challenge NATO
The advance of militant Islamic State fighters in Syria to within a few kilometers of the Turkish border is raising
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