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Russia’s rouble partly recovers as consumers spend on inflation fears

December 18, 2014 VOANews Russia

Russia’s currency, the ruble, has recovered by about 10 percent, after falling sharply in value this week, as the government

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EU court orders Hamas removed from terror list

December 17, 2014 VOANews

A European court has ruled that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must be removed from a European Union list of

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Obama to approve new Russian sanctions

December 17, 2014December 17, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

President Barack Obama has decided to sign legislation authorizing more sanctions on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis,

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Rouble plunges to new lows despite rate hike

December 16, 2014 VOANews Russia

The rouble has tumbled to another historic low, despite an emergency attempt by Russia to prop up the rapidly declining

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Europe 

Russian rouble falls to new lows

December 16, 2014 VOANews Russia

The value of the Russian ruble plunged to new lows Monday against the dollar and euro, with Moscow’s central bank

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Europe 

Russia protests against US aid for Ukraine military

December 13, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Russia is criticizing legislation passed by the U.S. Congress authorizing $350 million in military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions

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Ukraine president urges Russia to withdraw troops

December 11, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is pleading with Russia to remove its troops from war-torn eastern Ukraine. President Poroshenko made his

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Kosovo gains Olympic recognition

December 10, 2014December 10, 2014 VOANews Kosovo, Serbia

The International Olympic Committee has officially recognized Kosovo, paving the way for the former Serbian province to compete in the

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Merkel: Russia meddling with countries’ EU aspirations

December 8, 2014 VOANews Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is bitterly accusing Russia of trying to meddle with the desires of eastern European countries to

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