Alexis Tsipras unveils new Greek cabinet
Returning prime minister Alexis Tsipras announced the composition of the new Greek government in the early hours of Wednesday. Tsipras
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Rare Supermoon eclipse will be last until 2033
In the wake of the pope’s visit to the United States, a rare – and unrelated celestial event – will
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EU ministers agree to migrant quota plan
European Union interior ministers approved a controversial plan Tuesday to relocate 120,000 migrants throughout the 28-nation bloc, overriding vehement opposition
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Europe’s migrant crisis: Roundup, September 22
European Union justice and interior ministers were meeting on the afternoon of September 22 to continue discussions on the migration
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For refugees, confusion reigns as border rules change
Outside the new camp near Croatia’s border with Hungary on Monday, there appeared to be nearly as many journalists as
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Europe divided over migrant influx
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is urging the 28-nation bloc to quit quarreling over how to relocate the
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Europe’s migrant crisis: Roundup, September 21
Poland’s Foreign Minister Grzegorz Schetyna said Europe needs a united plan to address the ongoing refugee crisis, but not one
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Leftist Syriza party wins Greek vote, Tsipras claims victory
Leftist Greek Prime Minister-elect Alexis Tsipras claimed victory Sunday in national elections, saying he will quickly form a coalition government
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Greek conservative leader concedes election defeat to Syriza
Vangelis Meimarakis, the leader of Greece’s conservative New Democracy party, has admitted defeat to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ leftist Syriza.
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