Pro-Russian forces seize Ukraine navy headquarters
Pro-Russian forces have taken control of Ukraine’s navy headquarters in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, a day after Russia signed
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Ametov, murdered Crimean Tatar, called first victim of Russian occupation
His name is Reshat Ametov, a 38-year-old Crimean Tatar, and many here suspect he is the first victim of Russia’s
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Macedonia elections: Parties raise suspicions about voters’ rolls
Ahead of the presidential and early parliamentary elections to be held in Macedonia in April 2014, suspicions have been raised
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Greece and Troika clinch long-awaited deal
Following talks which lasted more than six months, the Greek government has reached an agreement with troika officials paving the
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Hungarian far-right Jobbik party dismisses Romania’s entry ban
The far-right and ultra-nationalist Hungarian party Jobbik will not accept the ban imposed by the Romanian government on two of
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At least one killed in assault on Ukrainian military base in Simferopol
Blood was spilt on Tuesday as a Ukrainian officer was shot and killed during an assault on a military facility
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Tensions spike after Russians fire on Ukrainian troops
Ukraine’s prime minister said today that the conflict in Crimea has entered a military phase and accused Russia of commiting
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Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crimean leaders signed a treaty Tuesday to make the Black Sea peninsula part of Russia,
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Putin justifies Russian annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea as righting historical wrong
With Crimean Prime Minister Serhiy Aksyonov sitting in the front row, Russian President Vladimir Putin carried through on his threat
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