Romanian football bosses go to prison in landmark trial
Eight Romanian football bosses were given prison terms on March 4 2014 in one of the most high-profile trials in
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Europe
Cyprus parliament adopts privatisation bill
The parliament of Cyprus adopted on March 4 a controversial privatisation bill after international lenders warned that in the case
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Kleptocracy at the root of Ukraine’s problems
Ukraine is caught in the middle of political turmoil in the wake of the departure of President Viktor Yanukovych. It
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Romanian parliament approves government reshuffle
Romania’s bicameral parliament approved on March 4 the government reshuffle triggered by the break-up of the country’s ruling coalition, with
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Putin doesn’t rule out deeper military intervention in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a press conference in Moscow today, didn’t rule out further military intervention in Ukraine to
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Even as latest ultimatum passes on March 4, fear of Russian attack remains
After blocking Ukrainian military bases in Crimea on March 2, Russia issued ultimatums to the Ukrainian army on March 3
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US UN Ambassador: Russian intervention ‘act of aggression’
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has strongly condemned Russia, saying there is nothing to justify its military presence
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Russia: Ousted Ukrainian president requested military help
Russia’s U.N. ambassador said Ukraine’s deposed president asked Moscow to send its troops to re-establish law and order in his
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US: All options on table in Ukraine
The crisis in Ukraine is consuming Washington’s attention, with the Obama administration issuing stark warnings to Russia over its seizure
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