Russian ambassador to Turkey killed in shooting
The Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot and killed in the Turkish capital Ankara on Monday. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
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Russian ambassador to Turkey seriously wounded in gun attack
Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov has been shot at an art gallery in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Local news reports indicate
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Polish president seeks to end standoff over new press rules
Polish President Andrzej Duda sat down with opposition party leaders Sunday to try to resolve a political crisis that has
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Greek government weighs options following Tsipras, Merkel talks
Following his meeting with German Chancellor Merkel in Berlin on Friday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appears to have a
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Frontex reports about 350 000 migrants entered the EU so far in 2016
Frontex, the EU’s border agency, has reported that 350 000 people have arrived in the EU so far this year.
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Protests in Poland sparked by perceived assaults on democracy
Opponents of Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party remained in front of Poland’s parliament building Saturday morning hours after
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Opposition lawmakers in Poland block parliament to protest media rules
Opposition lawmakers in Poland sang the national anthem and chanted ‘Free media’ in protest at planned limits on journalists. Work
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EU extends sanctions on Russia
European Union leaders meeting Thursday in Brussels agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for another six months, EU officials said.
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EU summit set against turbulent backdrop
Leaders of the European Union meet in Brussels Thursday for a summit that follows a turbulent year for the 28-member
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