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Eastern Europe

NATO Warns Kosovo Violence Could Spread

Recent violence in Mitrovica could spread across the newly independent state of Kosovo, the commander of French peacekeepers in NATO, General Michel Yakovleff, warned on Friday. »Mehr zu: title"

Energy

EU-Brokered Gas Deal Continues to Hang in the Balance

The European Union says gas supplies to Europe could restart soon, even though the deal it has brokered between Moscow and Kyiv has been stalled by complaints from both sides.  »Mehr zu: title"

Middle East

EU Presidency Hardens Tone as Israel Pursues War with Hamas

The Czech EU presidency urged Israel and Hamas to avoid a further escalation of the violence in the Gaza Strip Friday, saying it was "deeply concerned" at the situation and urged the two sides to embrace a UN truce deal. »Mehr zu: title"

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Energy

Opinion: The EU Could Win in Russia-Ukraine Gas Crisis

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to allow European observers monitor the flow of Russian gas, but each side is still blaming the other. Guest commentator Thomas Urban says the row is about a lot more than just money.  »Mehr zu: title"

Energy

Gas Dispute Nearing an End as Russia Agrees to Monitors

The gas crisis escalated this week when Russia cut off all deliveries to Europe flowing through the Ukraine. Now a breakthrough in the negotiations could mean the end of the dispute. »Mehr zu: title"

Israel

Readers Disagree on Best Response to the War in Gaza

Readers wrote in to both support and condemn Israel's recent incursion into Gaza. »Mehr zu: title"

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