Poroshenko says toxic chemicals were used in Odessa trade union fire
Speaking to journalists in the Verkhovna Rada on May 6, billionaire presidential candidate Petro Poroshenko said there is evidence that
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Europe
Kerry to Russia: Don’t sabotage Ukraine poll
In a fresh warning, U.S. Secetarry of State John Kerry cautioned Russia there will be more sanctions if it tries
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Russian FM questions legitimacy of Ukraine’s upcoming presidential election
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said it would be “quite unusual” to hold elections while the Ukrainian army is being “used
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Greek debt relief talks delayed as country is urged to maintain reform momentum
Greek hopes of debt relief talks starting imminently were knocked back on May 5 2014 as a Eurogroup meeting essentially
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Fierce fighting in east Ukraine tests leadership in Kyiv
Government security forces faced fierce resistance Monday from pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, while officials in Kyiv say the military
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Heavy fighting reported in Ukraine’s Slovyansk, government sending special police to Odessa
Ukrainian government forces fought gun battles Monday with pro-Russian milititants in the separatist-controlled eastern Ukrainian city of Slovyansk, a day
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Slovenia’s prime minister resigns
The prime minister of Slovenia has resigned. Alenka Bratusek handed in her resignation to parliament Monday after losing the battle
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Greece wants rescue loan repayment stretched to 70 years
The May 5 2014 Eurogroup meeting could prove one of the most important yet in Greece’s economic recovery quest. Greek
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Polish PM: We’re dealing with war in Ukraine
Commenting on the recent developments in Ukraine’s cities of Odessa, Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said on
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