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May 20, 2015
Skopje Protests Underscore Balkan Tensions

Anti-government protesters are out in a call for the PM to resign; opposition accuses government of electoral fraud, repressing journalists, and other abuses, including covering up murder
May 08, 2015
Britain's Cameron Vows 'Greater' Nation

Conservatives win overall parliamentary majority; UK likely to vote on remaining in EU within two years
May 07, 2015
British Exit Polls Give Tories Strong Lead

Polling suggests that election results could force either of Britain's two main political parties to form a coalition government
May 06, 2015
Britons Expect Hung Parliament From Thursday's Election

Election results could force either of two main political parties to form a new coalition government with any of several parties collecting a smaller share of seats in House of Commons
May 05, 2015
WWII Anniversary Brings Old Friends and New Worries

The 70th anniversary of the end of World War II has special significance, with Russia becoming more assertive in Ukraine and sending its military planes to the edges of western countries’ airspace. Changes in the geostrategic balance and the transatlantic relationship are felt across the continent, not least in German towns that have hosted U.S. military bases since the defeat of Nazi Germany. VOA’s Al Pessin visited Schweinfurt, Germany, where a large base closed last year.
May 01, 2015
Lessons for Germany, Europe Remain on Anniversary of WWII's End

The 70th anniversary of the end of World War II will be marked May 8-9 in all European countries except Germany, which lost the war. How is the war viewed there, and what impact is it still having? From Berlin, VOA’s Al Pessin reports.
April 24, 2015
Final Phase of Iran Nuclear Talks Begins

Iranian and international negotiators resumed talks in Vienna this week, trying to finalize an agreement on the future of Tehran’s nuclear program by the end of June. They are working from a list of agreed parameters, but important differences remain, as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged when he announced the framework accord April 2 in Switzerland. VOA’s Al Pessin reports.
April 24, 2015
Final Phase of Iran Nuclear Talks Begins

Iranian, international negotiators resume talks in Vienna to finalize deal on future of Tehran’s nuclear program
April 15, 2015
G7 Calls on Russia to Stick to Minsk Accords

German FM says foreign ministers called for end to increase in violence in Ukraine, he also expressed concern about Russia’s decision to sell missiles to Iran
April 15, 2015
G7 Calls on Russia to Implement Minsk Accords

Foreign ministers from the world’s seven leading industrialized countries have called on Russia to rein in Ukrainian rebels and abide by two peace accords reached in Minsk designed to end the conflict. The call came in a communiqué at the end of a meeting in Luebeck, Germany. VOA's Al Pessin reports from Luebeck, Germany.
April 14, 2015
G7 Foreign Ministers Meet on Key World Issues

Group gathers in Luebeck, Germany, to discuss issues ranging from Ebola to arms control as they prepare for G7 summit in June
April 14, 2015
Lebanese Tribunal Puts Journalists on Trial

A Lebanese journalist and her television station go on trial Thursday in The Hague for allegedly interfering with the work of the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon investigating the assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister by publishing the names of witnesses. The court says it must protect its ability to work, but the accused and their supporters say the case is an unacceptable attack on freedom of the press. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London.
April 01, 2015
Iran Nuclear Talks Head Into Another Day

Top US envoy Kerry will stay in Switzerland at least 1 more day; negotiations stuck on outline for lifting sanctions, more
March 31, 2015
Iran Nuclear Talks Extended to Wednesday

Negotiators hash out how length of prospective deal, how quickly sanctions would be lifted, and what to do if Tehran violates terms
March 30, 2015
US Gives Iran Talks 50-50 Chance in Final Day

Goal is to agree on main points of an accord to guarantee Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon and to lift international sanctions against it
March 29, 2015
Iran Talks Get Tougher as Deadline Looms

German, British foreign ministers helping to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran are sounding confident that an agreement can be reached by Tuesday's deadline
March 28, 2015
European Ministers Join Iran Talks in Switzerland

French, German ministers hold private sessions with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif, consult with US Secretary of State John Kerry.
March 27, 2015
Deadline Looms for Iran Nuclear Talks — Or Does It?

'Political agreement' is to be reached by Tuesday, but final pact, which Iran is more focused on, is to be announced by June
March 27, 2015
Accord Within Reach at Iran Talks

((INTRO)) Negotiators from six countries, including the U.S. Secretary of State and Iran’s foreign minister, are working against a midnight Tuesday deadline to reach the framework of a deal to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb and to end international sanctions against the country. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London.
March 25, 2015
Experts Defend Aircraft Safety Standards

French crash raises usual questions, but manufacturers' testing, performance data would reflect construction, maintenance issues if they existed

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