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ECB launches economic stimulus for euro zone

January 22, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews euro zone

The European Central Bank has launched an ambitious stimulus program aimed to stop deflation and boost the ailing, 19-member eurozone. 

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EU leaders on Russia: After sanctions, what next?

December 21, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

It’s a rare occasion when European Union leaders end a summit in just one day, but that’s what happened Thursday

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EU sanctions Ukraine separatists, holds off on Russia

November 18, 2014November 19, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on Ukrainian separatists, but is holding back on new sanctions against Russia.  Decision

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Stock markets rally as ECB chief suggests further euro zone stimulus

November 6, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews euro zone

European stock markets surged Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) indicated it is considering further action to boost the

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Europe 

EU claims headway on climate, Ebola

October 25, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews

European leaders agreed Friday to a billion-dollar funding boost for the fight against Ebola in West Africa, as they wrapped

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Emissions, economy, Ebola on EU agenda

October 24, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews energy

European Union leaders hope to agree on tough cuts for carbon emissions during a two-day summit that ends Friday. The

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Europe hoping for Russia-Ukraine gas deal next week

October 23, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews energy, Russia, Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine failed to strike an interim gas deal in Brussels on Tuesday, with both sides holding out for

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EU calls for stimulus spending to spur economy

October 15, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews

Europe’s largest economy, Germany, slashed its growth forecast and France faces growing calls to cut spending, amid fears Europe may

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EU tightens sanctions against Russia

September 9, 2014 Lisa Bryant of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The European Union is expanding sanctions against Russia as reports of new fighting in Ukraine threaten a fragile cease-fire agreement.

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