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- Taiwan (190)
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EU sees shift in Russian approach, hope for 'new era'
RIGA (Reuters) – The European Union sees some signs of an easing in the Ukraine conflict and a more constructive approach from Russia to tackling issues like Syria, offering hope of a “new era” in relations with Moscow, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
Merkel sets strict terms on easing Russia sanctions
BERLIN (AFP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel set strict terms Thursday for easing EU sanctions on Russia as the 28-nation bloc unlocked new aid to help Ukraine overcome its devastating Kremlin-backed revolt.The announcements came with Europe teetering on the brink of a new recession thinking of scaling back steps that both failed to soften...
EU offers 1.8 billion euros for Ukraine as Germany seeks reform
RIGA/BERLIN (Reuters) – The European Union proposed on Thursday offering an additional 1.8 billion euros (1.3 billion pounds) to help save Ukraine from bankruptcy as Kiev assured Germany it had credible plans to modernise. …read more Source: The...
Merkel sets high bar for lifting of Russia sanctions
[BERLIN] German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that Europe could not consider lifting sanctions against Russia until all elements of a 12-point peace agreement signed in September between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels were fully implemented. …read more Source: The Business...
Rusty Roger Federer survives 2nd round, advances in Brisbane
BRISBANE (AP) – Roger Federer was rusty in his season-opening match at the Brisbane International, and it had him in a serious sweat.The 17-time Grand Slam winner held his cool to recover from a set and a break down and beat Australian wild-card entry John Millman 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday.The weather was reasonably mild for sub-tropical...
Talks with Russia in December showed 'some signals' of a new approach – EU
RIGA (Reuters) – There are “some limited” signs that Russia may be changing its approach towards the crisis in Ukraine, top European Union foreign affairs officials said on Thursday. …read more Source: The...
EU seeks new dialogue with Russia on Ukraine – Latvia
RIGA (Reuters) – The European Union is looking for a way to launch a new dialogue with Russia over Ukraine, the Latvian foreign minister said on Thursday after meeting EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. …read more Source: The...
Ukraine PM Seeks Western Unity in Pushing Russia on Peace
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk is calling for continued Western unity in pressing Russia to fully implement a much-violated peace deal. …read more Source:...
Russia sanctions can only be lifted if Minsk fully implemented – Merkel
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that EU sanctions against Russia tied to its intervention in eastern Ukraine could only be lifted if there was full implementation of the Minsk agreement signed between Kiev and pro-Russian rebels back in September. …read more Source: The...
EU proposes up to 1.8 billion euro in new loans to Ukraine
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union promised more help for Ukraine’s near-bankrupt economy on Thursday, proposing up to 1.8 billion euros (1.4 billion pounds) in medium-term loans to be granted this year and in early 2016, the EU executive said. …read more Source: The...
