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US plans to boost military presence in Eastern Europe

March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 VOANews Nato

The United States plans to increase its military presence in Eastern Europe to deter Russian aggression, officials said Wednesday. The

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SAA between Kosovo and EU enters into force on April 1

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Kosovo

The Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) between Kosovo and the European Union will be effective as of April 1 2016. Authorities

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Polish President not to meet President Obama on US visit

March 30, 2016 The Warsaw Voice Poland

US President Barack Obama declined to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda during Duda’s visit to the US, despite last-minute

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Greek police clash with migrants blocked at Macedonia border

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 VOANews Europe migrant crisis, Greece, Macedonia

Greek police patrolling the country’s northern border clashed Tuesday with several hundred migrants — many of them fleeing war in

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US urges greater intelligence sharing in Europe after attacks

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 VOANews

The United States says more “can and must be done” with regards to boosting intelligence sharing in Europe following last

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US gives $20M more in Europe migrant aid

March 29, 2016 VOANews Europe migrant crisis, Greece, Turkey

The United States is providing an additional $20 million to Europe to aid international efforts to respond to the migrant

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Diplomatic row deepens over Turkey press freedom trial

March 28, 2016 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

A diplomatic dispute between Ankara and its Western allies continues to grow over the presence of senior foreign diplomats at

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Greece busts ring selling fake documents to refugees

March 28, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Europe migrant crisis, Greece

At least nine people alleged to be members of an organised group that falsified and distributed false documents to immigrants and

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Row over Greek minister’s proposal to seek investors among refugees

March 28, 2016March 30, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Europe migrant crisis, Greece

Greece’s Alternate Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas caused uproar on March 27 when he suggested potential investors may be found among refugees

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