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U.S. House Backs Normal Trade With Russia And Moldova, Magnitsky Sanctions

Authors: Radio Free EuropeThe U.S. House of Representatives has voted to extend permanent normal trade relations to Russia and Moldova, and has also backed legislation sanctioning Russian officials implicated in the death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.61C12AB1-6631-4B32-9A35-11ADC141E25C_cx0_cy14_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1...

Ukraine Reducing Russian Gas Imports

Authors: Radio Free EuropeUkraine is moving ahead with plans to cut imports of Russian gas even if it means a court battle is looming between Kyiv and Moscow222EC5C8-0F38-4A42-A322-0F4324A7822B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1...

Putin Back In The Saddle, But Doubts About Absence Remain

Authors: Radio Free EuropeVladimir Putin's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared to mark the Russian leader's return to active political life after more than a month of canceled trips and appearances. But will it silence speculation about what was keeping the publicity-savvy president out for so...

Egypt's Morsi “will not attend” Coptic pope ceremony

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Reserve Call-Up Of 75,000

Authors: Radio Free EuropeIsrael's cabinet has approved the call-up of 75,000 reserve members of the armed forces as indications grow Israel is preparing to launch a ground operation into Gaza....