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Germany urges nationals to leave Ukraine now
The German government urged its nationals on Saturday to leave Ukraine as soon as possible amid increasing fears of a possible invasion by Russia —…
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Ukraine’s nuclear lesson: Don’t trust Russia’s security ‘guarantees’
KYIV — Around 30 years ago, Ukraine handed all its nuclear weapons to Russia in exchange for promises of peace from Moscow. Western powers brokered…
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Missed handshake at Africa summit has awkward Sofagate echo
It (nearly) happened again. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left in the awkward position of almost being ignored by a dignitary attending…
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West must brace for years of Putin pressure on Ukraine, Latvian PM says
Whether or not Moscow launches an attack on Ukraine in the coming days, the West must gear up for years of heightened Russian pressure on…
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France to inject €2.1B into state-owned energy giant EDF
PARIS — France will provide €2.1 billion to state-controlled energy incumbent EDF to help the company tackle financial difficulties and bear the cost of the…
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Cold water swimming with Johnny Mercer MP
Listen on spotify googlePlay EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge Created with Sketch. appleMusic stitcher .st0{fill:#EB8A23;} .st1{fill:#FAC617;} .st2{fill:#612368;} .st3{fill:#3792C4;} .st4{fill:#C33727;} acast This week Jack Blanchard heads to Plymouth to meet…
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Brussels to limit cars in the city center from August
Brussels is taking steps to limit through traffic in the city center from August 16, a move aimed at greening the capital but one that…
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It’s time for a new economic deal between the EU and Africa
Muhammadu Buhari is the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. When it comes to the relationship between the European Union and Africa, unfair arrangements…
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France and partners announce Mali troop withdrawal
PARIS — France alongside its European and international partners announced Thursday the end of its nine-year military counter-insurgency operation in Mali, amid growing tensions with…
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Live blog: Ukraine crisis and EU-Africa summit
EU leaders are gathering for a summit with African counterparts that is likely to be overshadowed by the Ukraine crisis. Before joining leaders from the…
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