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Croatian president names little-known businessman as new prime minister

December 24, 2015January 4, 2016 VOANews Croatia

Croatia’s President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has named a little-known pharmaceutical executive as the country’s next prime minister, more than a month

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Georgian PM Garibashvili resigns, gives no reason

December 24, 2015January 4, 2016 VOANews Georgia

Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resigned Wednesday without giving any reason. “I took the decision to leave my post,” he

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Turkey sharpens criticism of Russia’s airstrikes in Syria

December 23, 2015December 23, 2015 VOANews Russia, Turkey

Turkey has stepped up its criticism of Russia’s airstrikes in Syria in the wake of deadly strikes in the northwest

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Russia issues international arrest warrant for Khodorkovsky

December 23, 2015 VOANews Russia

A Russian court has issued an international arrest warrant for Mikhail Khodorkovsky, former Yukos Oil chief and critic of Russian

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Greek legislators approve civil partnerships for same-sex couples

December 23, 2015 VOANews Greece

Greece’s Parliament has passed landmark legislation allowing civil partnership agreements between same-sex couples, despite strong resistance from opposition parties and

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Bosnia arrested 11 people suspected of links with IS

December 22, 2015 VOANews Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian police have arrested 11 people suspected of alleged ties with Islamic State and its militants fighting in Syria and

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US expands sanctions against Russia

December 22, 2015 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The United States Treasury Department Tuesday imposed sanctions on 34 individuals and entities for previous sanctions evasion and other activities

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EU extends Russia sanctions for six months

December 22, 2015December 23, 2015 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The European Union has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia for six months over its involvement in the Ukraine crisis.

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Blatter, Platini banned from football for eight years

December 21, 2015December 22, 2015 VOANews

The ethics committee of soccer governing body FIFA has banned embattled President Sepp Blatter and his one-time protege from the

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