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France likely to extend mission in Central Africa
World
February 6, 2014
France likely to extend mission in Central Africa
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday the United Nations would probably have to renew a French mandate…
German foreign minister threatens sanctions against Ukraine
World
February 4, 2014
German foreign minister threatens sanctions against Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said sanctions should be used as a threat against Ukraine's government unless it finds…
Ukraine’s Yanukovich goes on sick leave in midst of political crisis
World
January 30, 2014
Ukraine’s Yanukovich goes on sick leave in midst of political crisis
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich went on sick leave on Thursday with an acute respiratory ailment, leaving a political vacuum in…
Ukraine protesters seize building, put up more barricades
World
January 24, 2014
Ukraine protesters seize building, put up more barricades
Ukrainian protesters erected more street barricades and occupied a government ministry building on Friday after the failure of crisis talks…
UK’s Cameron tells Davos he can keep Britain in the EU
World
January 24, 2014
UK’s Cameron tells Davos he can keep Britain in the EU
Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday he was confident he could renegotiate Britain's relations with the European Union to…
Ukraine anti-government protesters call brief truce for new talks
World
January 23, 2014
Ukraine anti-government protesters call brief truce for new talks
Anti-government protesters in Ukraine agreed on Thursday to a truce of several hours in clashes with police while new talks…
Ukraine receives first tranche of Russian bailout
World
December 25, 2013
Ukraine receives first tranche of Russian bailout
Russia told Ukraine on Tuesday it had transferred the first $3 billion tranche of a $15 billion bailout, part of…
Police, protesters clash outside Kiev city hall
World
December 11, 2013
Police, protesters clash outside Kiev city hall
Ukrainian police and protesters clashed outside the city hall in Kiev on Wednesday after security forces attempted to retake the…
EU’s Ashton says use of force, disproportionate sentences could impede transition to democracy
Egypt
December 1, 2013
EU’s Ashton says use of force, disproportionate sentences could impede transition to democracy
EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton expressed concern over recent events in Egypt and demanded respect for basic human rights. “The…