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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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After Trump election, EU ministers agree new defence plan

November 15, 2016November 16, 2016 Deutsche Welle

Under proposals agreed by EU member states, the bloc could send rapid response forces abroad for the first time. But

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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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IMF shows Athens carrot and stick for debt relief

November 15, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, IMF

According to reports in the Greek press, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ready to commit to remaining a part

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Greek economy beating estimates, 0.5% growth in Q3

November 15, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) and the Greek Finance Ministry announced encouraging figures pointing to a positive turn in the

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Poland starts to exhume victims of Smolensk plane crash

November 15, 2016 The Warsaw Voice Poland, Russia

The bodies of Poland’s former president Lech Kaczyński and his wife Maria, who died in a 2010 plane crash in

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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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Torn between Europe and Russia, Moldovans vote in runoff election

November 13, 2016 Deutsche Welle Moldova

Moldovan voters on Sunday cast their vote in a divided presidential runoff, marking the final round of the country’s first

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As Montenegro looks to Nato, anxiety grows over future US commitment

November 12, 2016 Henry Ridgwell of VOANews Montenegro, Nato

As America’s European allies try to figure out their future relationships with Washington under President-elect Donald Trump, analysts say NATO

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