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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Russia Promises Response If 'Interests' Attacked In Ukraine

MOSCOW, April 23 (UPI) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday in an interview with state-run Russia Today television that if Russian interests are attacked in Ukraine, Russia will respond. The foreign minister, referencing Russia's 2008 conflict with Georgia, was quoted as saying:... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Vice President Joe Biden: 'A united Ukraine' is 'within your grasp'

KIEV, Ukraine, April 22 (UPI) -- During his visit to Kiev on Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden assured interim authorities that the United States was fully behind them in their efforts to unify Ukraine. Biden urged interim Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and acting President Oleksandr Turchynov to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Syria announces presidential elections set for June 3

DAMASCUS, Syria, April 21 (UPI) -- The Syrian government announced Monday that presidential elections will be held June 3. The announcement comes as the Syrian civil war continues to rage into its third year, with more than 100,000 dead from the bloody conflict. Many in the international community,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine on Easter

VATICAN CITY, April 20 (UPI) -- Pope Francis prayed for peace in troubled Ukraine and Syria on Sunday during his Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. About 150,000 people gathered in the square to hear to pope's Urbi et Orbi address. He mentioned several conflicts and epidemics... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Algerian President Bouteflika wins re-election with 81.53% of the vote

ALGIERS, Algeria, April 18 (UPI) -- Ailing Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been re-elected, officials announced Friday. Bouteflika won his fourth term with 81.53 percent of the vote, said Minister of Interior and Local Authorities Tayeb Belaiz. He beat out former Prime Minister Ali... Sign in to see full entry.

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