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EU Proposes Visa-Free Travel To Ukrainians

The European Union has proposed offering visa-free travel in Europe to Ukrainians.

Ex-Soviet Dissident Bukovsky Starts Hunger Strike In Britain

Former Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovsky has announced a hunger strike to protest charges pressed against him by British prosecutors.

NATO Chief Says 'Profound Differences' Remain Between Alliance, Russia

The first meeting of the NATO-Russia Council in almost two years was "frank and serious," and reasserted deep disagreements over the Ukrainian crisis, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said after the talks in Brussels.

‘Deep And Disturbing’ Decline Found In World Media Freedom

A leading journalism advocacy group said media freedom experienced a sharp decline around the world over the past year, citing increasing government restrictions in places like Turkey, Poland, Tajikistan, and Egypt.

'Progress' Reported In Talks On Securing Economic Relief For Iran

Top diplomats from the United States and Iran said they are making "progress" in ensuring that last year's historic nuclear deal delivers promised economic benefits for Tehran.

NATO To Discuss 'Unsafe' Russian Jets With Moscow

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the Western military alliance and Moscow will discuss the "unsafe behavior" of Russian jets that flew close to a U.S. reconnaissance plane and a guided-missile destroyer when the two sides convene this week for their first formal meeting in nearly two years.

EU Offers To Host Macedonia Talks

The European Union has invited Macedonian leaders to talks on April 22 with the goal of ending a political crisis in the small Balkan country.

Tehran Police Prevent Commemoration For Murdered Afghan Girl

Police in Tehran have reportedly prevented a planned gathering in front of Afghanistan's embassy in memory of a young Afghan girl who was raped and murdered earlier this month in Varamin, near the capital.

Russia Suspends Crimean Tatar Mejlis

The Russian Justice Ministry has suspended the Crimean Tatars' highest ruling body due to what it called "extremist activities," a fresh escalation in Moscow's crackdown against a group that has broadly opposed Russia's forcible annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula.

Ukraine Jails Two Russians On Terror Charges

A Ukrainian court has sentenced two Russian citizens to 14 years in prison each on charges of fighting alongside Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, opening the door for a potential prisoner exchange with Moscow.

Oil Price Falls In Asian Trading After Doha Talks Fail

he price of oil tumbled on April 18 after a meeting of oil producers failed to agree a cap on output to shore up prices.

UN: Afghan Civilian Deaths Down, But More Wounded

The United Nations has reported 600 civilian deaths in Afghanistan's war in the first quarter of this year -- down 13 percent from the first three months of 2015.

U.S. Reports Another Close Call With Russian Jet Over Baltic Sea

The U.S. military says there has been another close encounter between a Russian warplane and a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane over international waters of the Baltic Sea – the second such incident within a week.

Doha Oil Meeting Ends Without Agreement

High-stakes talks between oil-producing countries in Qatar aimed at trying to boost global oil prices by capping production have ended without agreement.

Kerry Asks Russia For Cease-Fire Help

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Russia’s foreign minister for help in getting the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop violating the cease-fire there.

Pope Takes Muslim Refugees To Vatican

Deadly Quake Hits Japan

Rescue efforts were under way in southwestern Japan on April 16 after two powerful earthquakes hit the area, killing at least 39 people.

UN Rights Chief Warns of Bigotry in U.S. Presidential Campaign

U.S. Warns Central Asian Countries On Religious Freedom

Protests Continue In Macedonia Аs Early Elections Set

Thousands protested peacefully in the Macedonian capital for a fourth night as parliament called for snap parliamentary elections in a bid to end a deepening political crisis linked to a wiretapping scandal.