New Western sanctions to target Russian defence industry
The United States says that new Western economic sanctions against Russia for its involvement in Ukraine will target Moscow’s defence
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Gruevski’s party heads for victory in Macedonian elections marred by claims of abuses
The ruling party and presidential candidate of Nikola Gruevski were headed for persuasive victories in the dual elections in Macedonia
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Protesters seize broadcaster in Donetsk
Pro-Russian protestors occupied the building of the regional state broadcasting company on April 27 after a rally on holding an
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Macedonia votes in presidential and snap parliamentary elections on April 27
On April 27, citizens of Macedonia are to choose between two presidential candidates, Gjorge Ivanov from VMRO-DPMNE and Stevo Pendarovski
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Pentagon: Russian aircraft enter Ukraine’s airspace several times
U.S. military officials said Russian aircraft flew into Ukrainian airspace several times Friday. A Pentagon spokesman called on Moscow “to
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Ukraine’s PM accuses Russian military of airspace violations
Ukraine’s prime minister says Russian military aircraft have repeatedly crossed into Ukraine’s airspace, in what he called Russian aggression designed
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Ukraine: Alleged Russian Colonel Strelkov makes public appearance as self-proclaimed chief of ‘Donbass People’s Militia’
The man who Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) wants most in eastern Ukraine, alleged Russian Military Intelligence Colonel Igor Strelkov, has
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No shale gas production in the next five years, Romanian PM says
Romania will not exploit its shale gas reserves in the next five years, but beyond this point it will have
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Pope John Paul II to be declared saint on April 27
John Paul II, the Polish-born pontiff who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005 will be declared a
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