Turkish prosecutor dismissed, charged with official interference
A Turkish prosecutor leading a high-level bribery and corruption investigation says he has been removed from the case and that
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Europe
Two arrests reported in beating of Ukrainian journalist Chornovol
A group of men viciously attacked and beat prominent Ukrainian journalist and civic activist Tetyana Chornovol outside Kyiv about 1:30
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Turkish officials step down over corruption probe
Turkey’s interior minister and economy minister both stepped down Wednesday in connection with a high-level corruption scandal The sons of
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Heavy weather causes fatalities, travel disruptions in UK and France
Storms caused deaths and disruptions to air, rail and road travel in the United Kingdom and France on the eve
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Major stake in Greek gas company DESFA sold to State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) signed an agreement over the weekend to purchase 66 per cent stock in
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Greece’s coalition government majority takes fresh hit
Greece’s coalition government survived two crucial votes in parliament on Sunday as it now turns its attention to all-important talks
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Istanbul police use water cannons, tear gas against protesters
Turkish police fired water cannons and tear gas in Istanbul Sunday to disperse thousands of people protesting against the government’s
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Pussy Riot member released early from Russian prison
A member of Russian punk band Pussy Riot has been released from prison. The lawyer for band member Maria Alyokhina
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A month later, EuroMaidan beat goes on
A month ago, on November 21, people took to the streets in protest against the government’s decision to abandon a
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