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    New Data Shows Italy in Recession
    Aug06

    New Data Shows Italy in Recession

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:23 (EEST) Section: Voice of America (USA)

    Europe’s 18-nation euro bloc is facing new economic pressure, with its third biggest economy in Italy unexpectedly falling again into a recession. Italy said Wednesday that its economy contracted two-tenths of one percent in the April-to-June period, on the heels of a first-quarter drop as well. It was the third time Italy has slipped into...

    Putin Bans Import of Food From Countries That Sanctioned Russia
    Aug06

    Putin Bans Import of Food From Countries That Sanctioned Russia

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:23 (EEST) Section: New Republic (USA)

    Today, “with the goal of protecting Russia’s national interests,” Vladimir Putin issued a decree “banning or limiting” the import of food stuffs from countries that imposed sanctions on Russia after pro-Russian separatists shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight …read more Source: The New...

    Ukraine looms over European Central Bank meeting
    Aug06

    Ukraine looms over European Central Bank meeting

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:03 (EEST) Section: Miami Herald (USA)

    The crisis in Ukraine and a hesitant recovery in Europe are casting shadows over the European Central Bank’s meeting Thursday. …read more Source: Miami...

    Putin Orders Import Limits Over Sanctions
    Aug06

    Putin Orders Import Limits Over Sanctions

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:03 (EEST) Section: Time (USA)

    (MOSCOW) — President Vladimir Putin has ordered government agencies to restrict imports of food and agricultural products from the countries that have imposed sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. The text of Putin’s decree released by the Kremlin on Wednesday says that such imports will be “banned or...

    Hagel: Growing threat of Russia invading Ukraine
    Aug06

    Hagel: Growing threat of Russia invading Ukraine

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: Miami Herald (USA)

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says there is a growing threat that Russia will invade Ukraine, pointing to the increased buildup of Russian troops along the border. …read more Source: Miami...

    Hagel cites growing threat that Russia invades Ukraine; points to increased military buildup
    Aug06

    Hagel cites growing threat that Russia invades Ukraine; points to increased military buildup

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: FOX News (USA)

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says there is a growing threat that Russia will invade Ukraine, pointing to the increased buildup of Russian troops along the border. …read more Source: FOX...

    Hagel: Growing threat of Russia invading Ukraine
    Aug06

    Hagel: Growing threat of Russia invading Ukraine

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

    STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says there is a growing threat that Russia will invade Ukraine, pointing to the increased buildup of Russian troops along the border. Hagel says he agrees with Poland’s foreign minister, who said Wednesday that the increase in Russian forces near Ukraine’s border heightened...

    Putin Retaliates Against Sanctions
    Aug06

    Putin Retaliates Against Sanctions

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: The Huffington Post (USA)

    LONDON, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Russia’s President Vladimir Putin signed a decree banning or limiting imports of agricultural products from countries which have imposed sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin’s press service said on Wednesday. Putin ordered his government to come up with a list of goods to be banned for imports into Russia...

    REPORT: Putin Bans Food Imports From Countries With Sanctions Against Russia (RSX)
    Aug06

    REPORT: Putin Bans Food Imports From Countries With Sanctions Against Russia (RSX)

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: Business Insider (USA)

    Interfax is reporting that Russian president Vladimir Putin has issued a decree banning or limiting the import of foodstuffs, farm produce, and raw materials from countries that have signed joint sanctions against Russia. Among the American companies with exposure to Russia are Philip Morris, Pepsi, and Avon Products, according to a report from...

    Putin orders import limits over sanctions
    Aug06

    Putin orders import limits over sanctions

    Wednesday, August 6 , 2014 - 19:00 (EEST) Section: San Francisco Chronicle (USA)

    MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin has ordered government agencies to restrict imports of food and agricultural products from the countries that have imposed sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. The U.S. and the EU have accused Russia, which annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in March, of fomenting tensions in...