Ukraine, EU Sign Free Trade Agreement -- Voice of America
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says his country has paid "the highest possible price" to achieve the goal of a free trade agreement with the European Union -- a goal reached Friday when he signed the deal at a summit in Brussels.
Earlier in the day Poroshenko called the signing "historic," despite negative reaction from Moscow. Russia's deputy foreign minister said Ukraine's move is "fraught with serious consequences."
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi military battles for control of Tikrit. Iraqi military battles for control of Tikrit.
Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric demands Maliki replacement by Tuesday. Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric calls for prime minister to be chosen by Tuesday.
Isis execution site revealed by satellite images, claims human rights group.
Many Iranians want military to intervene against Isis.
Turkey raises fears over potential spillover from Iraq.
ISIS gains in Iraq put Saudi forces on highest alert.
Israeli air strike kills Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel tests new counter-abduction strategy in ongoing West Bank op.
ASIA
Death toll rises in southern Afghanistan battle.
Thousands march across Kabul to protest election fraud.
US-Philippines war games open in disputed waters.
China tensions form backdrop to U.S.-Philippine military drills.
China boat sinks in waters north of islets disputed with Japan.
Japan set for landmark easing of constitutional limits on military.
Japan consumer price growth at 32-year high.
Philippines assures Muslim rebels of autonomy by January.
AFRICA
African leaders' summit urges action on rising militant threat.
Nigeria intelligence agency: We warned Abuja malls.
South Sudan named most fragile country; U.S. joins list of worsening nations.
U.N. agrees to launch human rights inquiry into Eritrea.
Egypt to repay some of the $5.9 billion it owes energy firms.
700 British soldiers stranded as Nairobi holds up diplomatic permits for troops in tit-for-tat row with London over travel advice.
Ebola 'threatens more West African nations'.
EUROPE
Ukraine signs trade agreement with EU, draws Russian threat.
Russia pressures Moldova and Ukraine ahead of signing of E.U. Association Agreement.
Vladimir Putin's adviser calls Ukrainian president a 'Nazi' as EU deal signed.
Ukrainian president accuses Russia of doing nothing to end 'disastrous' war.
Russia's Putin calls for long-term Ukraine ceasefire, peace talks.
Four Ukrainian servicemen killed in new fighting: military source.
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New round of Ukraine peace talks open in eastern city.
Bulgarian bank system under attack, says central bank.
Germany favors Deutsche Telekom to replace Verizon. NSA fears prompt Germany to end Verizon contract.
AMERICAS
U.S. Senate confirms new US ambassadors to Iraq, Egypt.
Report: Mexican military chopper crosses into US, shoots at Border Agents.
Argentina sounds alarm, says close to 'technical default'.
In socialist Venezuela, a threat from the Left.
U.S. to phase out landmines that target people.
U.S. drone policies a ‘slippery slope’ for continuous wars, report finds.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. State Dept. bolsters social media efforts against ISIS, Al-Qaida, others.
US Poll: Most want military commission trial for Benghazi suspect.
Pentagon official: Libya a ‘magnet’ for terrorists.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook fights 'largest ever' US court data request.
Facebook is 69% male and mostly white.
More countries adding graphic warnings to smokes.
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