In Balkans, threat of Islamic radicalisation, Russian influence converge
The White House says violent extremism and Russian aggression in Ukraine are two of the greatest challenges to U.S. national
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Serbia arrests seven linked to Srebrenica massacre
Serbian police have arrested seven people suspected of involvement in the July 1995 Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia, when 8000 Muslim
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US, Germany vow new sanctions if Moscow fails to honour Ukraine cease-fire
The United States and Germany have vowed to continue punishing Russia with economic sanctions for its annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean
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Falling euro may help European economic growth
The surging dollar and plunging euro are making problems for U.S. exporters and bargains for American tourists and shoppers. Some
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Ukraine’s president presses Germany ahead of key EU summit
Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko, seeking Western military aid to end a pro-Russian rebellion in his homeland, has arrived in Germany
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Germany again warns against lethal weaponry for Ukraine
Germany’s top diplomat has warned against supplying Ukraine with lethal weaponry in its fight against pro-Russian separatists, saying such a
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US slaps sanctions on more Ukraine rebels, Russian bank
The United States has imposed sanctions on another group of individuals and entities in Ukraine and Russia accused of “undermining
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Euro falls to near 12-year low against US dollar
Europe’s euro currency tumbled again Tuesday, falling close to a 12-year low against the dollar. The single currency used in
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Two arrested for Nemtsov murder
Russia has arrested two suspects for the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, the head of Russia’s federal security Alexander
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