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Trans-Dniester separatist authorities in eastern Moldova detain opposition leaders

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) – Separatist authorities controlling the Trans-Dniester province in eastern Moldova have detained five opposition Communist …
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East-West schism in EU widens as Moscow finds ways to probe weakness

RIGA, Latvia (AP) – When they joined the European Union in 2004, east European nations wanted more than just prosperity – they sought protection from …
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Poll: Plurality of Estonians opposes removing disputed WWII memorial

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) – A plurality of Estonians opposes plans to remove a disputed Soviet war monument in Tallinn, according to a poll released on …
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Russian long-haul carrier Volga-Dnepr signs deal with Boeing to buy 5 new 747 jets

MOSCOW (AP) – Russian long-haul air shipper Volga-Dnepr has signed a deal with Boeing Corp. to buy five new long-range 747-8F jets, with an option for …
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Georgia accuses breakaway region’s forces of shelling Georgian-controlled villages

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) – Georgian authorities on Monday accused forces from the breakaway region in Abkhazia of shelling several Georgian-controlled …
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Pro-Putin party tops regional elections, but new party makes inroads

MOSCOW (AP) – The party that forms President Vladimir Putin’s power base was leading most races in regional elections, but was outdistanced in one …
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Putin heading to Italy and Greece, including meeting with pope

MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to Italy and Greece this week for a trip that includes a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI and the …
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Presidents of Poland, Ukraine plan 5-nation summit on Caspian Sea oil

PLOCK, Poland (AP) – The Polish and Ukrainian presidents on Wednesday announced plans for a five-country energy summit to discuss transporting Caspian …
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Putin to visit Greece for signing of oil pipeline deal

MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Greece next week for the signing of a long-delayed oil pipeline deal, the Kremlin …
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Presidents of Poland, Ukraine to meet for talks on energy cooperation

PLOCK, Poland (AP) – Polish President Lech Kaczynski met his Ukrainian counterpart on Wednesday for talks on energy cooperation as both nations try to …
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American mother, daughter hospitalized in Moscow; thallium poisoning suspected

MOSCOW (AP) – A Russian hospital said that two women, identified by news reports as Americans who ingested the so-called “poisoner’s poison” thallium, …
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Russian journalist who died in fall investigated weapons deals with Iran, Syria

MOSCOW (AP) – A Russian journalist who died after falling from a fifth-story window had received threats while gathering material for a report …
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Regional leader says oil refinery to be built in Chechnya

GROZNY, Russia (AP) – The new president of Chechnya announced plans Tuesday for the construction of a major oil refinery in the war-scarred region, …
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Magazine publisher Meredith continues international expansion

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Magazine publisher Meredith Corp. said Monday it will begin distributing a Russian-language edition of More magazine late this …
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Potential Russian presidential contender: public to have say in St. Petersburg project

MOSCOW (AP) – The man widely seen as a potential successor to President Vladimir Putin promised Monday that St. Petersburg residents would be given a …
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Russian reporter dies in fall from window; some media suspect foul play

MOSCOW (AP) – A military correspondent for Russia’s top business daily has died after falling out of a window and some media alleged Monday that he …
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German EU presidency calls for calm debate on U.S. anti-missile program

BRUSSELS (AP) – German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday called for a calm debate within the European Union, the NATO alliance and …
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Russian air force could easily incapacitate planned U.S. missile defenses

MOSCOW (AP) – Russia’s air force would be capable of easily knocking out missile defense sites the United States wants to place in Europe, news …
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