Greece faces February 23 deadline on reform proposals
Top Greek officials face a Monday evening deadline to come up with proposed economic reforms in a deal with European
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Greece, EU reach agreement over bailout plan
Eurozone finance ministers agreed Friday to extend Greece’s bailout loan program for four months, overcoming a Greece-Germany stand-off. Greek officials
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Germany rejects Greece’s extension proposal
Greece formally asked its European creditors on Thursday for a six-month extension of the debt-ridden country’s bailout package, according to
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Greece optimistic on chances for bailout package extension
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said Wednesday he is optimistic Greece will receive an extension of up to six months
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Ukraine military pulls out of besieged town
Ukraine’s president said his government’s forces are pulling out of the contested eastern Ukrainian town of Debaltseve, which has been
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Ukraine, rebels continue fight for Debaltseve
Pro-Russian rebels and Ukraine’s military are both refusing to pull back their weapons from a strategic eastern Ukrainian town, where
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Euro zone gives Greece a week to request bailout extension
Eurozone ministers gave Greece an ultimatum Monday to request an extension for its debt bailout program, despite Athens’ strong objections.
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Eastern Ukraine truce on verge of collapse
A new cease-fire in Ukraine is teetering on the brink of collapse as Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russia separatist rebels
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Heavy armour withdrawal in Ukraine set to begin Monday
Withdrawal of heavy armour from the frontlines in Ukraine is set to begin on Monday February 16 under terms of
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