Committee to Protect Journalists: Press freedom weakens in several countries, cyberspace
For the first time, the Committee to Protect Journalists has added cyberspace as a category on its yearly risk list,
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Russia prepares for opening Olympic ceremony
Russia is preparing for a glitzy opening ceremony for the Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea resort city of
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Gay rights demonstrators organize Olympic rallies
Protests are being organized around the world against Russia’s anti-gay law, as athletes prepare to compete in the Sochi Winter
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Reforms seen as key to Balkan integration with West
After years of Western investment and engagement, the Western Balkans have achieved considerable success. But some challenges still remain unresolved.
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Ukraine’s Yanukovych says he is returning to work
Ukraine’s beleaguered President Viktor Yanukovych says he will be back to work Monday, even as new protests against him filled
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Kerry meets Ukraine opposition, reaffirms US support
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with three of Ukraine’s opposition leaders Saturday in Germany, after exchanging sharp words
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Western powers, Russia exchange sharp words over Ukraine
Western powers and Russia have exchanged sharp words over the future of Ukraine, which spiraled into chaos after President Viktor
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Ukrainian parliament passes measure offering amnesty to protesters
Ukraine’s parliament has approved a measure offering amnesty to protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations, but only if they abandon the
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Serbia to hold early elections
Serbia’s president has dissolved parliament and called for early elections, in an effort to garner more popular support for economic
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