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Poroshenko: Russia is responsible for Mariupol killings

January 25, 2015 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine has convincing evidence that Russia is behind the January 24 shelling in Mariupol that killed 30 people, President Petro

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Europe 

Exit polls in Greek election: Syriza gets 37%

January 25, 2015 The Sofia Globe staff Greece

Exit polls soon after voting ended in Greece’s January 25 snap election saw anti-austerity party Syriza having got 37 per

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The polls opened for 10 million Greek voters

January 25, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Since 7am on the morning of January 25, nearly 10 million Greek voters have started going to the polls to elect a

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the parliament of Greece in capital city Athens
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Greece could shift to left in election

January 24, 2015 Al Pessin of VOANews Greece

Greek voters will cast ballots on Sunday to elect a new parliament, with opinion polls indicating they could put a

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Europe 

Ukraine asks IMF for new rescue package

January 23, 2015January 23, 2015 VOANews IMF, Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new and broader bailout package and will attempt to renegotiate

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ECB launches economic stimulus for euro zone

January 22, 2015 Lisa Bryant of VOANews euro zone

The European Central Bank has launched an ambitious stimulus program aimed to stop deflation and boost the ailing, 19-member eurozone. 

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Europe 

Donetsk Airport overrun by rebels, say army volunteers

January 22, 2015 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

Kremlin-backed insurgents have taken over Donetsk Airport, killing dozens of Ukrainian troops, members of the army’s volunteer support network said

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ECB approves emergency funding line for Greek systemic banks

January 22, 2015January 22, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

The European Central Bank (ECB) approved an emergency funding line for Greek banks to be provided via the country’s central

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Europe 

Top court clears Romanian president of incompatibility charges

January 22, 2015January 22, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Romania

Romania’s High Court of Justice has rejected an appeal submitted by the National Integrity Agency (ANI), an independent body tasked

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