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Croatia unblocks main border crossing with Serbia

September 26, 2015September 26, 2015 VOANews Croatia, Hungary, Serbia

Croatia lifted restrictions on the main border crossing with Serbia Friday, ending a week of friction prompted by the flow

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EU announces second phase of Mediterranean anti-trafficking operation

September 24, 2015September 26, 2015 VOANews

The European Union’s Mediterranean naval operation is entering the second phase of an operation against migrant traffickers, beginning October 7.

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Rare Supermoon eclipse will be last until 2033

September 22, 2015September 28, 2015 VOANews final frontier

In the wake of the pope’s visit to the United States, a rare – and unrelated celestial event – will

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EU ministers agree to migrant quota plan

September 22, 2015September 23, 2015 VOANews Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia

European Union interior ministers approved a controversial plan Tuesday to relocate 120,000 migrants throughout the 28-nation bloc, overriding vehement opposition

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For refugees, confusion reigns as border rules change

September 22, 2015September 23, 2015 VOANews Croatia, Hungary

Outside the new camp near Croatia’s border with Hungary on Monday, there appeared to be nearly as many journalists as

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Europe divided over migrant influx

September 21, 2015 VOANews Croatia, Greece, Hungary

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is urging the 28-nation bloc to quit quarreling over how to relocate the

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Leftist Syriza party wins Greek vote, Tsipras claims victory

September 21, 2015September 23, 2015 VOANews Greece

Leftist Greek Prime Minister-elect Alexis Tsipras claimed victory Sunday in national elections, saying he will quickly form a coalition government

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Greek exit poll shows leftist Tsipras with edge in tight vote

September 21, 2015 VOANews Greece

Voting has ended in Greece and a key exit poll shows the leftist party of former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

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Greeks head to polls Sunday; polls point to coalition government

September 20, 2015 VOANews Greece

Greeks vote Sunday in their third national elections in eight months, during which the country held a referendum and experienced

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