Donetsk: Eastern Ukraine descends into chaos, lawlessness
Ukrainian military forces have gained ground in the flashpoint cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast over the past
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Putin urges separatists in Ukraine to postpone referendum
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on separatists in east Ukraine on Wednesday to postpone a referendum on secession for the
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Mourning, but no meaning, as Odessa buries more of its dead
Odessa, the Black Sea city of one million people noted for its seaside holidays and distinctive sense of humor, is
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Ukraine: Struggle over Mariupol – and tensions over May 9 commemorations
Ukrainian officials said on May 7 that government forces had retaken the city hall in the south-eastern port of Mariupol,
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PASOK election result key to Greek coalition government survival
As local and European elections approach fast, Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras appears to have less to worry about regarding
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Greek economy on the road to recovery
The Greek economy is starting to show signs of recovery, boosted by an increase in tourism and the regaining of
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Ukraine says it supports dialogue, but not with ‘terrorists’
Ukrainian officials Tuesday voiced support for a new round of international negotiations to find a peaceful resolution to the growing
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Cyprus to return to growth in 2015 – European Commission
The European Commision is forecasting that Cyprus will return to growth in 2015, after two year of financial misery and
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Kosovo: Political leaders agree, parliamentary elections to take place on June 8
Prime minister of Kosovo Hashim Thaci declared on May 6 2014 that a political agreement has been reached to dissolve
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