Arrest warrant issued for Yanukovych, other former officials on suspicion of mass killings
Former President Viktor Yanukovych is wanted for “mass killings of civilians,” reported acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov on his Facebook
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Ukraine begins work on national unity government
In a special session Sunday, Ukraine’s legislature voted to give the speaker of the Ukrainian assembly temporary presidential power. Oleksandr
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Tymoshenko: ‘Heroes will never die’
Freed ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko: “My dears, when I came to Kyiv I could not recognize Kyiv – burnt cars,
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Ukraine parliament votes to oust Yanukovych, sets May 25 election
The Ukrainian parliament on February 22 2014 declared President Viktor Yanukovych constitutionally unable to carry out his duties on Saturday
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With reports that Yanukovych has fled, parliament makes Turchynov acting prime minister
Rostislav Pavlenko of Vitali Klitschko’s opposition party says that parliament has requested information from Ukraeorukh, the air traffic regulator, on
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Socialists to win most seats in 2014 European Parliament elections – poll
The political centre-left is likely to win the most seats in the May 2014 European Parliament elections in May, according
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Romanian Orthodox Church denies financial deal with Chevron
The Romanian Patriarchy has strongly denied taking part in any meeting with representatives of US corporation Chevron amid protests in
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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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