Poland voices concern over Russian missile deployment
Poland’s foreign ministry issued a statement of concern on December 16 2013 over reports that Russia has deployed nuclear-capable missiles
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Clashes in Bucharest over controversial amendments that boost MPs’ immunity
About 2000 people clashed with police on the night of December 15 2013 in central Bucharest in a protest against
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EU, Turkey sign readmission agreement
The European Union and Turkey signed on December 16 2013 a readmission agreement that opens the way for the return
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Greek PM Samaras rules out triple election scenario
Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras has ruled out the possibility of simultaneous general, local and European Parliament elections in May,
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Ukraine protesters warn against trade pact with Moscow
Ahead of a visit to Moscow by Ukraine’s president, protesters filled central Kyiv, warning him not to sign a trade
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Ukraine president suspends officials over protest crackdown
In a conciliatory move toward protesters, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has suspended his deputy security council chief and the head
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No fresh talks planned in Brussels between Pristina and Belgrade
The numerous meetings which in the most part end up without any deals, seem to have exhausted the European Union,
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Ukraine gears up for more anti-government protests
Ukraine’s opposition leaders are calling for a new mass protest on Sunday, while supporters of President Viktor Yanukovych also plan
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EU vows help to Ukraine in gaining IMF loan
A key European Union envoy says the 28-member trade bloc is ready to provide more financial aid to Ukraine, if
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