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      Turkish-Russian economic ties: Down but not out
      Dec17

      Turkish-Russian economic ties: Down but not out

      Prior to the downing of the jet, Turkey failed to reap significant trade benefits from the Western sanctions on Russia. …read more Source: AL...

      Democracy Is Being Dismantled Before Our Eyes: Bob Herbert on Sheldon Adelson-Backed GOP Debate
      Dec17

      Democracy Is Being Dismantled Before Our Eyes: Bob Herbert on Sheldon Adelson-Backed GOP Debate

      GuestsBob Herbertdistinguished senior fellow with Demos. From 1993 to 2011, he was an op-ed columnist for The New York Times. This is viewer supported news Tuesday’s debate was held in Las Vegas at the Venetian casino, owned by Republican billionaire backer Sheldon Adelson. Adelson and fellow billionaire Donald Trump held a private meeting...

      Russian president Vladimir Putin’s end of year address
      Dec17

      Russian president Vladimir Putin’s end of year address

      MOSCOW // The latest news from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s end of year news conference:On Russia’s military operation in SyriaPresident Vladimir Putin said that Russian military operation in Syria will continue until a political process starts. Mr Putin said at a televised news conference that once the Syrians decide it is time...

      Applications for TRNC white cards begin
      Dec17

      Applications for TRNC white cards begin

      Applications for permanent residence permits are now being accepted. Speaking to BRT, Interior Ministry Undersecretary, Hasan Alicik said that currently, 10,000 people have the right to apply for the permit. Recent alterations to residency laws mean that persons who work in the TRNC and have been in possession of a work or business permit for six...

      Ukraine ‘ready to pay price’ for EU deal
      Dec17

      Ukraine ‘ready to pay price’ for EU deal

      ‘We are ready to pay this price for our freedom and our European choice,’ Ukrainian president says …read more Source: World...

      Ukraine Says Russia Won’t Derail EU Trade Pact
      Dec16

      Ukraine Says Russia Won’t Derail EU Trade Pact

      Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko vowed on Wednesday to push through a trade deal with the European Union that is due to begin in 2016, despite Russia’s suspension of its own such pact with Kiev. …read more Source: Al-Manar...

      Russia suspends free trade accord with Ukraine
      Dec16

      Russia suspends free trade accord with Ukraine

      Russia has suspended an agreement on a free trade zone with Ukraine starting from the New Year amid strained relations between Moscow and Kiev. …read more Source: Iran...

      Russia suspends free trade accord with Ukraine
      Dec16

      Russia suspends free trade accord with Ukraine

      Russia suspends an agreement on a free trade zone with Ukraine. …read more Source:...

      Aliyah to reach ‘record high’ in 2015 – 30,000
      Dec16

      Aliyah to reach ‘record high’ in 2015 – 30,000

      More Jews immigrated to Israel from France than any other country, with Ukraine as a close second. …read more Source: Arutz...

      Merkel calls for extending Russia sanctions
      Dec16

      Merkel calls for extending Russia sanctions

      German chancellor has criticized cease-fire violations in eastern Ukraine; says EU should maintain sanctions against Russia …read more Source: World...