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Russia's 2002 application to the U.N. to widen its control of the polar region was rejected, but now the Kremlin is trying again.
Ukraine Economic Crisis 2016: As IMF Loan Stalls, Young Politicians Struggle To Push Through Reforms
With the International Monetary Fund delaying its next tranche of aid to Ukraine, the country's young reformers face a growing political storm.
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European Union members are facing a controversy over the proposed construction of a natural gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea and the potential effects on the region.
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New Ukraine Political Crisis? Amid War With Russia, Economic Support Called Into Question
Following the resignation of the country's economics minister, it remains unclear if Western partners will continue economic support tied to reforms.
Ukraine’s Economy Minister Resigns Amid Reforms, Anger Over Corruption And Ongoing War
In his resignation, Ukraine’s economy minister pointed to vested interests tied to the president and entrenched corruption.
2017 Defense Budget: Will The Next War Be In Europe? $3.4B Request Highlights Russian Threat
In a speech Tuesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter previewed a $582 billion spending plan for fiscal 2017 that will be detailed next week.
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Russia’s Unemployment Problem: Over 1M Jobless As Government Looks To Stimulate Economic Growth
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Germany Unemployment Rate At Record Low, Euro-Area Jobless Rate At 5-Year Low
The overall unemployment rate in the eurozone fell to a five-year low in December, the EU’s statistics office Eurostat announced Tuesday.
EU Refugee Crisis: Weapons Used At Borders? German Politician Blasted For Supporting Shooting Some Asylum Seekers
Another million refugees are expected to enter Europe in 2016 as right-wing parties continue to gain support in Germany and elsewhere.
Eurozone Factory Growth Slows At The Start Of 2016, Deflation Fears Grow
A slowdown in factory growth across the region will build pressure on the European Central Bank to further loosen its purse strings.
Greece Bailout: International Creditors To Begin Fresh Review Of Domestic Reforms
The lenders will start a review Monday of the progress Greece has made in implementing economic reforms it pledged under a massive bailout deal finalized last year.
Refugee Crisis 2016: Asylum-Seeker Children Disappearing, Europol Warns Amid EU Border Problems
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Britain Seeks Stronger ‘Emergency Brake’ from EU: Report
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Russia Military Increases Arctic Permanent Presence Amid Regional Tension
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US, EU Tax Conflict Looming Over Loopholes For Google, Starbucks, Apple
Fired by public sentiment, the European Commission is preparing fresh measures to stop tax avoidance, drawing hints of retaliation from the United States.
Moldova, The New Ukraine: Pro-Russian Street Protests in Moldova Set to Escalate
Anger at corruption among the political elite in the poorest country in Europe is driving protests split between pro-European and pro-Russian groups.
Russia-Georgia War Crimes ICC Investigation Opened; 2008 Allegations Are First Case Outside Africa
The International Criminal Court has launched its first case outside of the continent after being accused of focusing only on Africa.
EU Unveils New Rules Aimed At Thwarting Tax Avoidance By Multinationals
The measures were announced Thursday in a bid to thwart tax avoidance by multinationals in the 28-nation bloc.
Russia Grounds 'Backbone' Of Its Defense Sector After MiG-31 Crash
An investigation is ongoing into the crash of a MiG-31 over Siberia as Russia grounds the remainder of its signature interceptor fleet.
Russia And Ukraine Again Rank As Most Corrupt Nations In Eastern Europe
The two countries rank as the most corrupt nations in Eastern Europe, a transparency watchdog organization says.
Ukraine, Poland And Lithuania Create Military Brigade Amid Russian Regional Aggression
With Western officials hinting that economic sanctions against Russia could be lifted, Eastern European states are working to increase their military defenses.
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