Croatian president names little-known businessman as new prime minister
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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