European Parliament votes ‘Palestinian state’ compromise resolution
The European Parliament voted on December 17 to support “in principle recognition of Palestinian statehood and the two state solution,
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EU court orders Hamas removed from terror list
A European court has ruled that the Palestinian militant group Hamas must be removed from a European Union list of
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Obama to approve new Russian sanctions
President Barack Obama has decided to sign legislation authorizing more sanctions on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis,
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Turkey’s media raids could presage wider crackdown
Turkey’s government is facing growing international pressure following police raids on media establishments. But the Turkish president has dismissed criticism
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Russian rouble falls to new lows
The value of the Russian ruble plunged to new lows Monday against the dollar and euro, with Moscow’s central bank
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Chevron pulls out of gas extraction in western Ukraine
Global Energy giant Chevron terminated its contract with Ukraine to extract shale gas in western Ukraine after trying for more
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Russia protests against US aid for Ukraine military
Russia is criticizing legislation passed by the U.S. Congress authorizing $350 million in military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions
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US Congress approves bill offering defensive weapons and more for Ukraine
In a blitzkrieg vote on December 11, both chambers of the US Congress passed a landmark bill known as the Ukraine Freedom Support
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Greece: Armed terrorist attack against the embassy of Israel
The Greek counter-terrorism service is on high alert after two terrorist attacks that two place in Athens in the past
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