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Crime

Spain blames ETA for police shooting

A traffic stop of a suspected stolen vehicle turned deadly Tuesday when gunmen opened fire on French police near Paris, killing one officer. Spain has blamed the Basque militant group ETA for the crime. »

 
 
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Defense

Plans for UK-France defense alliance driven by new strategic realities

The EU's largest military powers are mulling over a joint defense alliance, which could change the face of European security. External factors may yet turn friendly rivals Britain and France into codependent allies. »

 
 
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Ukraine

Ukraine announces intention to stay out of all military alliances

The government of Ukraine's pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych has announced its intention to pass a law to keep the country out of military alliances, which would end the debate over Ukraine joining NATO. »

 
 

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Eastern European mafia is well-connected in the West, says leading expert

It's no secret that Eastern European crime syndicates operate throughout the West. Deutsche Welle asked one of Germany's leading mafia experts, Juergen Roth, how big the problem is and what, if anything, can be done. »

 
 
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Human Rights Court orders Croatia to pay for anti-Roma discrimination

Croatia must pay a fine for segregating Roma students to separate classrooms on the basis of their ethnicity, the European Human Rights Court found Tuesday. »

 
 

After the revolutions: ex-dissidents take stock

Twenty years have passed since the revolutions in Eastern Europe. This multimedia dossier asks 12 of the most influential dissidents from back then whether they feel their struggle has paid off.  »

 
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Turkey

Turkish activists want minister tried for derogatory comments on gays

A political controversy has erupted in Turkey after a minister described homosexuality as a "disease" that can and should be cured. The comment provoked a strong reaction from the country's gay and lesbian movement.  »

 
 
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