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Russia firm about size of Ukraine’s gas debt, though eases up on schedule

May 20, 2014May 20, 2014 The Kyiv Post Russia, Ukraine

Russia insists that Ukraine has to pay off $3.5 billion of gas debt which is counted on the basis of

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EBRD prepares response to Balkans floods

May 20, 2014May 20, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia

The EBRD is stepping up its engagement in the Balkans to help deal with the aftermath of devastating floods in

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UN humanitarian chief Amos rallies support for flood-hit Balkan countries

May 20, 2014May 20, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia

Deeply concerned by the devastating floods in the Balkans – days of rainfall have reportedly submerged entire villages and triggered

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International police operation against cyber-criminals in 16 countries

May 20, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

An international police operation against cyber-criminals in 16 countries in Europe and America involved in BlackShades malware has been carried

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Ukraine standoff has worldwide implications

May 19, 2014 Al Pessin of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

The continuing East-West standoff over Ukraine is being watched closely elsewhere in Europe and around the world, where the United

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Ukraine official: 32 victims of Odessa violence possibly poisoned

May 19, 2014 VOANews Russia, Ukraine

A top Ukrainian Interior Ministry official said Monday that 32 pro-Russian protesters who perished in the Odessa trade union building

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Floods devastate Balkans, displace thousands

May 19, 2014May 19, 2014 VOANews Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia

Floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia have killed at least 37 people and left tens of thousands homeless. Much of

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No clear victor in close local election battle in Greece

May 19, 2014May 21, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Following the first round of local elections held in Greece on May 18, governing coalition parties New Democracy and PASOK

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Unrest continues as Ukraine prepares for presidential vote

May 19, 2014 Michael Bowman of VOANews Russia, Ukraine

One week before Ukraine holds a national election, unrest and separatist fervor remain strong in the country’s eastern areas. The

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