Kosovo president urges end to illegal migration
President Atifete Jahjaga has urged Kosovars to stay at home, following reports that the number of people crossing illegally into the European Union in search of prosperity has soared in…
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French, German leaders push new peace plan for east Ukraine
By MATTHEW LEE and SYLVIE CORBET Carrying a peace plan that reportedly incorporates proposals from Russia, the leaders of Germany and France met Thursday with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in…
Hungarians protest against premier’s dealings with Putin
By PABLO GORONDI Thousands of protesters demanded the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government Sunday, a day before a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Around 3,000 people…
France offers support for Greece amid bailout tensions
By SYLVIE CORBET France’s Socialist government offered support Sunday for Greece’s efforts to renegotiate debt for its huge bailout plan, amid renewed fears about Europe’s economic stability. The backing was…
France says EU to move to increase sanctions on Russia
By RAF CASERT and LORNE COOK France says European Union sanctions against separatists in eastern Ukraine and their Russian backers will be reinforced in an attempt to force all sides…
Euro sinks after Draghi gives another stimulus hint
By PAN PYLAS The euro fell Friday to a 4 ½-year low against the dollar after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi indicated the bank could soon back a government…
UN, EU concerned at arrest of top Bahrain Shiite leader
By REEM KHALIFA The UN human rights chief on Tuesday called on Bahrain’s government to immediately release the leader of the country’s main Shiite opposition group and the European Union…
Ukraine drops nonaligned status
By DMYTRO VLASOV The Ukrainian president on Monday signed a bill dropping his country’s nonaligned status but signaled that he will hold a referendum before seeking NATO membership. The bill,…