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Ukraine 'must live without fear'
The US vice-president is in Ukraine in a show of solidarity, as a political feud brings the government close to collapse.
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US delivers aid to Georgian port
A US Navy warship carrying humanitarian aid arrives in the Georgian port of Poti, where Russian troops are still deployed.
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UK food prices show 8.3% increase
UK food prices have risen by 8.3% on average since January, with meat and fish up 23%, according to a study for the BBC.
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Sarkozy joins Middle East talks
French President Nicolas Sarkozy meets regional leaders in Syria in a bid to boost efforts towards Middle East peace.
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Russian rescue team reaches scientist
A woman is airlifted to safety in Russia - after a distress signal was picked up at a Scottish RAF base.
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Eurozone rates on hold at 4.25%
The European Central Bank keeps eurozone interest rates at 4.25% after its latest meeting.
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Danish-German bridge link agreed
Denmark and Germany sign an agreement to build a bridge between their two countries over a stretch of the Baltic Sea.
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Roman Empire 'raised HIV threat'
The spread of the Roman Empire through Europe may explain why those living in its former colonies are more vulnerable to HIV.
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Workaholic? Guess who works the longest hours in Europe....
UK workers are among the hardest working people in Europe, with only Romanians and Bulgarians putting in longer hours, new research shows.
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No sweet-talking: Czech EU slogan hits a sour note
A campaign slogan ahead of the Czech presidency of the EU could be interpreted as euro-sceptic , Rob Cameron reports.
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Athletics: Bolt to race Powell & Gay
Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt faces Asafa Powell but not Tyson Gay in Brussels, with Christine Ohuruogu also in action on Friday.
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Djokovic sets up Federer showdown
Novak Djokovic beats Andy Roddick in four sets and will now meet defending champion Roger Federer for a place in the US Open final.
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Greek tragedy
Challenging views on organ donation to save lives
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Ukraine voices
Website readers respond to political turmoil in Kiev
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War spoils
Images from Afghanistan spark anger in France
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Tenuous duo
Years of rivalry behind supposed Ukraine allies
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Black to green
Germany pilots technology to clean up coal power
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Inside Europe
An in-depth guide to EU news and institutions
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BP moves to settle Russia dispute
BP signs an agreement with its Russian partner aimed at solving a festering dispute at joint venture TNK-BP.
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Strasbourg stays closed for MEPs
The European Parliament building in Strasbourg, temporarily closed when a ceiling collapsed, will not be ready for a second session of parliament, officials say.
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Four arrests in Irish crime gang raid
Dutch police arrest three men and a woman as part of an international investigation into an Irish crime gang.
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Europe court allows Somali asset release
Europe's highest court overturns a ruling to freeze the funds of a Somali money-transfer firm.
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Ukraine in snap election warning
Ukraine's president threatens to dissolve parliament and call elections after the collapse of the country's ruling coalition.
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Queen to visit Slovenia and Slovakia
The Queen is planning to visit Slovenia and Slovakia for the first time, a Buckingham Palace spokesman says.
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Briton killed in Dubai air crash
Seven people have been killed in a helicopter crash on an oil rig off the coast of Dubai, oil company officials say.
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