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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Galileo programme steps away from Soyuz rockets
The EU satellite navigation programme Galileo signed a 500 million euro agreement for three Ariane-5 launchers on August 20 with
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Ukraine gets new evidence of Russian soldiers fighting on its turf
Ukraine received new evidence of Russian soldiers fighting on its territory when the army captured two armored personnel vehicles on
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Poland’s interior minister faces state prosecutor over bugging scandal
Poland’s Interior Minister Bartlomiej Sienkiewicz presented his deposition to the state prosecutor’s office in relation to the June tape scandal
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Amid defiant Russian sanctions, serious doubts about economic future
This is the season of economic discontent in Russia, with Moscow and the West tit-for-tatting sanctions in response to the
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Europe’s food industry looks to compensate for Russian embargo
The European Commission is taking exceptional measures to help fruit and vegetable growers reeling from a new Russian embargo against
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Ukrainian troops reclaim key eastern town
Ukraine says it has reclaimed control of a key city in the east, where rebels and government troops are battling
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