Ukrainian president Poroshenko calls early election on October 26
President Petro Poroshenko set an early parliamentary election for October 26, a right the current version of the constitution gives
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Romania seeks permanent Nato military presence
A permanent Nato military base on Romanian territory was a strategic objective that Romania will discuss at next week’s military
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Ukraine says Russian convoy has entered south-east
A top Ukrainian official said Monday Russian tanks and armoured vehicles have crossed into south-eastern Ukraine. A spokesman for Ukraine’s
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Meeting in Minsk may hinge on Putin
The Presidents of Russia and Ukraine are expected to meet face-to-face Tuesday in Minsk, along with European leaders, for talks
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Italy rescues 3500 migrants, finds 18 bodies at sea
Italian authorities say they have rescued 3,500 migrants and found at least 18 bodies in the Mediterranean Sea since Friday.
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EU commissioner: Privacy and free media need to be balanced
EU Justice Commissioner Martine Reicherts made a speech in protest against companies placing a “spanner in the works” over the
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Merkel visits Kyiv for crisis talks; Russian aid convoy leaves
Western monitors say the Russian aid convoy that crossed into Ukraine Friday has gone back to Russia, easing international tensions
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Russian aid convoy crosses into Ukraine
Witnesses say the first trucks from a Russian aid convoy crossed the border into Ukraine after Moscow said it was
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Analysts say Greek economy is recovering, but reform effort must continue
Reports by two Greek banks released Thursday urged the Greek government to keep implementing reforms as the economy gears up
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