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Italians protest against NATO's military satellite
May 16, 2016 10:57Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in Italy to protest against a NATO military communications satellite system, which they say is harmful to human health.
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Rising arson attacks on refugee centers alarming: Police
May 15, 2016 10:55Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office has expressed concern over an increase in the number of arson attacks on refugee shelters amid growing anti-asylum seeker sentiment in the European country.
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Bomber linked to 1981 Tehran attack arrested in Albania: Police
May 15, 2016 00:12Iran police says one of the perpetrators behind a deadly bomb attack on the headquarters of the Islamic Republic Party (IRP) back in 1981 has been arrested.
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Russia will put end to US missile system threat: Putin
May 13, 2016 13:48Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticized the deployment of US missile system in Eastern Europe near Russia, and vowed to neutralize any threats by the complex against his country’s security.
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Kerry to encourage Iran trade in European banks meeting
May 12, 2016 08:22US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to meet with key European bankers in London to reassure them that they will not be penalized for having business with Iran.
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US deploys F-22s to Lithuania in show of force against Russia
Apr 27, 2016 15:13The US Air Force has deployed two of its most advanced fighter jets to Lithuania, a Baltic state in northern Europe, in a show of force against Russia.
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Turkey president needs thicker skin against criticism: EU official
Apr 24, 2016 15:52A senior EU official suggests Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan needs to develop a “thick skin” against criticisms amid growing crackdown on critical media by Ankara.
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Rights group urges EU to reconsider Turkey refugee deal
Apr 23, 2016 06:26Human Rights Watch has called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Union leaders to reconsider a recent contentious refugee deal between Turkey and the 28-nation bloc.
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Secrecy shrouds Europe's new Libya plan
Apr 18, 2016 10:36British PM David Cameron has come under renewed pressure to reveal details of possible UK military action in Libya as EU ministers are about to meet to discuss sending security units to the North African country.
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UN rights chief slams EU-Turkey draft deal on refugees
Mar 10, 2016 12:40The United Nations high commissioner for human rights has criticized a recent draft deal between the European Union and Turkey on refugees, saying the agreement may lead to “illegal” expulsion of people seeking asylum in Europe.