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Officials: Paris attacks mastermind killed in raid

November 19, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews

French prosecutors have confirmed that the suspected mastermind of last week’s Paris attacks was among those killed in a police

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Two killed in raid targeting mastermind of Paris attacks

November 18, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews

Shooting and multiple explosions were heard Wednesday as police launched a raid in a Paris suburb targeting the Islamic State

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French fighter jets hit IS targets in Syria

November 16, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews

French fighter jets have launched massive airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS) stronghold of Raqqa, reportedly destroying a command post

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French police hunt for eighth Paris attack suspect

November 15, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews

French police have released a photo of the suspect who is still at large from the Friday night attack on

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EU ministers to meet Saturday on security

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews

European Union ministers are to meet in Paris Saturday to look for ways to tighten regional security after last week’s attack

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More uncertainty as Greece faces new vote

August 21, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews Greece

Europeans have offered a mixed reaction to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ resignation and call for new elections. Some analysts

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Tough road ahead for Greece, euro zone after bailout

August 15, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews euro zone, Greece

German lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to approve a third bailout for Greece. Both Greek lawmakers and

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Euro zone ministers endorse Greek bailout

August 15, 2015August 15, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews euro zone, Greece

Eurozone finance ministers in Brussels have approved the first $29-billion payment of a $93-billion bailout deal for Greece after the

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Europe struggling to reach Greek bailout deal

July 12, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews euro zone, Greece, IMF

Skeptical European finance chiefs struggled Sunday to reach an accord with debt-wracked Greece over its latest austerity plan, voicing doubts

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