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Apple Maps, Weather Apps Start Showing Crimea as Part of Ukraine Following Russian Invasion
Apple Maps and Weather apps on iPhone and other Apple devices are now showing Crimea as a part of Ukraine when viewing from outside Russia.
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Russian Restores Water Flow To Canal Linking Ukraine River With Crimea
Russian forces restored water flow to a canal linking the Dnieper River in Ukraine to Russian-annexed Crimea, a Russian defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as Russia pressed ahead with a vast military operation against Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin "Supporter" Of Increased EU-Russia Dialogue: Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin is a "supporter" of a proposal from Germany and France for the EU to restart summits with Russia, the Kremlin said Thursday.
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US Envoy Holds Russia Responsible For 'Hot War' In Ukraine
The new US special envoy on Ukraine said Sunday that Russia is responsible for the "hot war" in the country's east, after fresh clashes between government forces and Russian-backed rebels.
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Disappearing Books: How Russia Is Shuttering Its Ukrainian Library
First, armed police seized some of its books. Next, its director was put on trial accused of stirring up ethnic hatred. And now, quietly, its shelves have been emptied and its volumes packed up, ready to be merged into another library's collection.
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Opinion: Pakistan Is The Crisis Flying Under The Radar
The set of foreign-policy challenges headed like a freight train at the Trump administration is obvious: the Islamic State and the associated tragedy of Syria; a bubbling North Korea led by an unpredictable dictator with a fistful of nuclear weapons; an angry China hypersensitive about Taiwan and the South China Sea; and Russian cyber-activity roil...
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Russia Must Fulfil Ukraine Peace Deal, Hand Back Crimea: Joe Biden
US Vice President Joe Biden said during a visit to Kiev today that Washington remained committed to its demands for Russia to adhere to a shaky Ukrainian peace agreement and hand back Crimea to Kiev.
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Why Have We Been Put on Sanction List, Finland Demand Explanation From US
Finland has asked the United States to explain why two Finnish citizens and four enterprises have been slapped with sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine, the Finnish foreign ministry said today.
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Russia Slams EU Sanctions Renewal as Pointless 'Blackmail'
Russia today slammed the EU's extension of sanctions over its annexation of Crimea as "blackmail" and vowed it would not be pressured into returning the peninsula to Ukraine.
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European Union Prolongs Crimea Sanctions
The European Union today prolonged until 2016 a sanctions package over Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, days after rolling over a series of damaging punitive measures against Moscow for its role in the Ukraine crisis.
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Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Welcomes Putin But Mentions Differences
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi welcomed visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin today but offered no sign of breaking ranks with international partners over European Union sanctions against Moscow.
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G7 Summit to Discuss Wars, Jihadists, Grexit Fears
The Bavarian Alps venue may look tranquil, but global turmoil -- from Ukraine to Islamist militants and the Greek crisis - dominates the agenda of the G7 summit, which is being held without Russia.
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With Pomp and No Regrets, Crimea Celebrates Choice to Join Russia
Crimea kicked off celebrations that will see fireworks and concerts today to mark a year since a controversial vote to join Russia that the West blasted as an illegal takeover.
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Crimea: The Spark That Set Off East-West Crisis
Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula seized by Russia from Ukraine a year ago, is a picturesque region of vineyards and tourist resorts, and a historic hotbed of geopolitical tensions.
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Do it for Putin: Economic Crisis On, Russians Asked to Cut Frills, Eat Less
Eat less, use beetroot instead of lipstick, swap French lingerie for Russian-made cotton panties and remember that hardships are a test from God.
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Apple Maps, Weather Apps Start Showing Crimea as Part of Ukraine Following Russian Invasion
Apple Maps and Weather apps on iPhone and other Apple devices are now showing Crimea as a part of Ukraine when viewing from outside Russia.
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Russian Restores Water Flow To Canal Linking Ukraine River With Crimea
Russian forces restored water flow to a canal linking the Dnieper River in Ukraine to Russian-annexed Crimea, a Russian defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as Russia pressed ahead with a vast military operation against Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin "Supporter" Of Increased EU-Russia Dialogue: Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin is a "supporter" of a proposal from Germany and France for the EU to restart summits with Russia, the Kremlin said Thursday.
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US Envoy Holds Russia Responsible For 'Hot War' In Ukraine
The new US special envoy on Ukraine said Sunday that Russia is responsible for the "hot war" in the country's east, after fresh clashes between government forces and Russian-backed rebels.
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Disappearing Books: How Russia Is Shuttering Its Ukrainian Library
First, armed police seized some of its books. Next, its director was put on trial accused of stirring up ethnic hatred. And now, quietly, its shelves have been emptied and its volumes packed up, ready to be merged into another library's collection.
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Opinion: Pakistan Is The Crisis Flying Under The Radar
The set of foreign-policy challenges headed like a freight train at the Trump administration is obvious: the Islamic State and the associated tragedy of Syria; a bubbling North Korea led by an unpredictable dictator with a fistful of nuclear weapons; an angry China hypersensitive about Taiwan and the South China Sea; and Russian cyber-activity roil...
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Russia Must Fulfil Ukraine Peace Deal, Hand Back Crimea: Joe Biden
US Vice President Joe Biden said during a visit to Kiev today that Washington remained committed to its demands for Russia to adhere to a shaky Ukrainian peace agreement and hand back Crimea to Kiev.
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Why Have We Been Put on Sanction List, Finland Demand Explanation From US
Finland has asked the United States to explain why two Finnish citizens and four enterprises have been slapped with sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine, the Finnish foreign ministry said today.
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Russia Slams EU Sanctions Renewal as Pointless 'Blackmail'
Russia today slammed the EU's extension of sanctions over its annexation of Crimea as "blackmail" and vowed it would not be pressured into returning the peninsula to Ukraine.
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European Union Prolongs Crimea Sanctions
The European Union today prolonged until 2016 a sanctions package over Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea, days after rolling over a series of damaging punitive measures against Moscow for its role in the Ukraine crisis.
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Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Welcomes Putin But Mentions Differences
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi welcomed visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin today but offered no sign of breaking ranks with international partners over European Union sanctions against Moscow.
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G7 Summit to Discuss Wars, Jihadists, Grexit Fears
The Bavarian Alps venue may look tranquil, but global turmoil -- from Ukraine to Islamist militants and the Greek crisis - dominates the agenda of the G7 summit, which is being held without Russia.
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With Pomp and No Regrets, Crimea Celebrates Choice to Join Russia
Crimea kicked off celebrations that will see fireworks and concerts today to mark a year since a controversial vote to join Russia that the West blasted as an illegal takeover.
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Crimea: The Spark That Set Off East-West Crisis
Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula seized by Russia from Ukraine a year ago, is a picturesque region of vineyards and tourist resorts, and a historic hotbed of geopolitical tensions.
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Do it for Putin: Economic Crisis On, Russians Asked to Cut Frills, Eat Less
Eat less, use beetroot instead of lipstick, swap French lingerie for Russian-made cotton panties and remember that hardships are a test from God.
