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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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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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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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Swiss franc’s sudden appreciation puts Romanian lawmakers on alert

January 21, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Romania

The budget-finance committee of the Romanian parliament’s lower house will on January 21 discuss measures to diminish the impact of the

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Kyiv says Russian military attacked its forces inside eastern Ukraine

January 21, 2015January 21, 2015 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine said Tuesday that Russian forces had attacked its military units fighting separatists in eastern Ukraine’s Luhansk region. Ukrainian military

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SYRIZA maintains lead in polls as critical general election looms

January 20, 2015January 20, 2015 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Three new opinion polls emerged on January 19, less than one week away from a crucial general election in Greece.

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In rare move, Turkish president Erdogan convenes cabinet

January 19, 2015 VOANews Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened a Cabinet meeting in a rare move Monday, raising concerns among critics of a

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EU launches anti-terrorism projects with Muslim countries

January 19, 2015January 19, 2015 VOANews

The European Union is launching new anti-terrorism projects with Muslim countries and increasing its intelligence sharing in the aftermath of

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