Russian official: No deal reached between Ukraine, Russia
A Russian official says no deal has been struck on Ukraine joining the Russian-led Customs Union, an issue that has
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Kyiv’s riot police brutal, ‘begrudging’
Whether in their blue urban camouflage or pitch-black uniforms, their faces masked or unmasked beneath large black helmets, their presence
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Polish environment minister to discuss shale gas bill with investors
Poland will hold a meeting with shale gas investors and experts on December 10 before making final decisions on the
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First-time visit of Israeli minister to Turkey
It may seem like an ordinary visit and yet it is so important. The official visit of Israeli Environment minister
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Schengen for Bulgaria and Romania postponed again, but most of EU firm on free movement of persons
In what was anything but a surprise development, European Union home affairs ministers postponed a decision on admitting Bulgaria and
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EC asks South Stream countries to renegotiate deals with Russia
The European Commission has asked countries that have signed up to the South Stream gas pipeline project promoted by Moscow
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Europol: International network of card fraudsters bust
A criminal network of Latvian payment card fraudsters has been taken down and eight suspects arrested, European police agency Europol
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Former Ukrainian presidents back anti-government protests in Kyiv
Three former Ukrainian presidents have endorsed ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Kyiv aimed at ousting President Viktor Yanukovych for backing out
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US state secretary Kerry visits Moldova to show support for EU drive
US secretary of state John Kerry visited Moldova on December 4 to re-affirm Washington’s support for Chisinau’s drive for closer
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