European Commissioner pledges thorough investigation into ban on ritual slaughter
European Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the ban of ritual slaughter. Ciolos made
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Protesters remain in Ukraine’s Independence Square
Thousands of protesters remained on Kiev’s Independence Square Friday, but the mood seemed relaxed, even somewhat celebratory. Protesters continued to
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Protesters threaten violence if Yanukovych does not resign now
President Viktor Yanukovych received an ultimatum from militant protesters on EuroMaidan: Resign now or else. Hostility to a deal reached
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Tymoshenko, ex-Ukraine prime minister, to go free after 30 months in prison
Parliament voted to free ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko from prison by decriminalizing the article in the criminal procedural code under
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Ukrainian president, opposition leaders sign EU-brokered deal
Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych and the leaders of the main opposition parties in parliament signed on February 21 an agreement
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Bloodlust: at least 75 killed in week of carnage in Ukraine
As police bullets and tear gas rained down on protesters at Independence Square just after dawn on Feb. 20, the
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Gunshots reported in Ukrainian capital; possible deal reached
Reports from Ukraine say shots have been fired near Kyiv’s Independence Square, after the government announced a preliminary deal with
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EU agrees to targeted sanctions against Ukraine
The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions against Ukraine, including visa bans and asset freezes targeting those believed responsible
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EU talks with government, opposition in Ukraine continue
Three foreign ministers from the EU are in talks again with President Viktor Yanukovych on finding a way out of
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