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Incertitude in Ukraine After Government Resignation

Incertitude in Ukraine After Government Resignation

The entire Ukrainian government resigned onThursday,after two parties said they would pull out of the governing coalition.This opened the way for new elections that would reflect the country's starkly changed political scene after the ouster of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych in February

More Russia Sanctions: No EU Concrete Decision

More Russia Sanctions: No EU Concrete Decision

No immediate sanctions on Russia and no core sanctions against the inner circle of the Kremlin: the meeting of the EU’s foreign ministers on sanctions against Russia, chaired by the High Representative Catherine Ashton,took on Tuesday longer than announced, as an agreement proved hard to find, given the opposing commercial interests of thevarious EU members

The Most Dangerous End Game

The Most Dangerous End Game

Following the Malaysian Airlines tragedy on July 17, western political pressure could intensify and, with it, the risk of moving into Stage 3 sanctions against Russia, disrupting business interests instead of causing a mere inconvenience, economists say

EU Ministers Discuss Phase Three of Russia Sanctions

EU Ministers Discuss 'Phase Three' of Russia Sanctions

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to decide new measures against Russia, with Britain and some other countries demanding much tougher measures. The Foreign Affairs Council meeting will be followed by the EU-Eastern Partnership Ministerial Meeting, starting at 16.00

Juncker Said to Want Scotland in EU

Juncker Said to Want Scotland in EU

One of the most unusual aspects of the campaigning on the Scottish referendum vote in September, is the future of the country in Europe, should its citizens vote for independence. The pro-independence camp have long argued that as Scotland is a member - as part of the UK for 40 years - full membership should happen with ease

China, Switzerland Sign Currency Swap Agreement

China, Switzerland Sign Currency Swap Agreement

China's central bank announced on Monday that it signed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Swiss National Bank (SNB) worth 150 billion yuan, or 21 billion Swiss francs (24.4 billion U.S. dollars). The term of the swap agreement will be three years and can be extended if both parties agree, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) said in an online statement