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On final overseas trip, Obama reassures Europe

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 VOANews Greece

Outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama was in Greece Tuesday, bringing to Europe much sought assurances about the U.S. commitment to

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Refugees set to shiver in tents as winter arrives in Greece

November 15, 2016November 15, 2016 VOANews Europe migrant crisis, Greece

A bleak winter beckons for many refugees and migrants trapped in Greece, with thousands left vulnerable to the elements. Aid

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Moldova’s pro-Russian candidate claims presidency in runoff poll

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 VOANews Moldova

Moldova’s pro-Russian presidential candidate Igor Dodon has declared victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff vote, holding a commanding lead in the

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Russia says its officials were in contact with Trump campaign

November 11, 2016 VOANews Russia

Russian government officials were in contact with members of Donald Trump’s campaign prior to Tuesday’s election, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei

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November and December 2016 will see ‘Supermoons’

November 4, 2016November 5, 2016 VOANews

Sky gazers have a special treat to look for later this month when a “supermoon” lights up the heavens. According

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Europe 

Europe’s divided expectations on US election

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 VOANews

Polls suggest that if European nations were voting in the U.S. election, Hillary Clinton would win in a landslide. Governments

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EU-Canada sign long-delayed trade agreement

October 30, 2016 VOANews

The European Union and Canada signed a long-delayed landmark free trade agreement Sunday in Brussels aimed to boost growth and

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Weapons found hidden near Serbian prime minister’s home

October 30, 2016 VOANews Serbia

Serbian police evacuated Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and his family to a “safe location” Saturday after discovering a large weapons

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EU-Canada trade deal moves closer to final approval

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 VOANews

Belgian politicians agreed to a deal Thursday to support a free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada after

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