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European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its prioritiesWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
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EU leader denounces Russia's 'hybrid war' aiming to destabilize Western Balkan democracies
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has denounced Russia’s hybrid attacks against democracies, saying the European Union is fighting daily to debunk misinformationWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers
The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans
Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers. Pushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Bike rides and Balkan music: Klay Thompson is embracing a fresh start with the Mavericks
Thompson, who won four rings alongside Curry and Green, returns to the Golden State on Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans | Ana Schnabl
Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s new film Wolfs shows that while geopolitical realities have changed, western prejudice hasn’t. I recently watched the new bro-flick Wolfs. In my defence: I was sick ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Balkan tensions loom over Sparta Prague’s Champions League push | Nick Ames
Rumours of strain among players from former Yugoslavian states has surfaced before group stage meeting with Brest. For Sparta Prague there is plenty riding on Wednesday’s meeting with Brest. Nobody ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Anger is the defining energy of western politics
Quelling the rage is a democratic imperative across the worldWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How western sanctions are squeezing Russia
Behind the headline numbers, the resource constraints are evidentWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Georgian opposition dismayed by western response to ‘falsification’ of election
‘We need our friends’, say pro-European parties ahead of mass demonstrations in TbilisiWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara
Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
France announces new investments in disputed Western Sahara
A French delegation visiting Morocco with President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled investment plans in the disputed Western Sahara as part of a broader suite of agreements and partnerships between ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting
Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Zelenskyy rejects western demands to make ‘concessions’ to Russia
Ukrainian president says Europe would be ‘suicidal’ if it forces him into a deal with PutinWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Neowiz teams with Zakazane on noir Western video game
Neowiz has signed an agreement to publish a noir-themed Wild West video game being made by Poland's Zakazane game studio.Tech - VentureBeat - November 11 -
Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia
An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition
Results with 70% of precincts counted give Georgian Dream majority in vote seen as crucial to possible EU membership. Georgia’s ruling party is leading in a pivotal parliamentary election widely ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
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Hungary’s largest oil group attacks western ‘hypocrisy’ over Russian energy
Mol’s links to Moscow have come under scrutiny after Spain’s veto of Hungarian consortium’s bid for train maker TalgoWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows as clients ditch troubled Western unit
SEC probe and poor returns prompt withdrawals just as group’s rivals are benefiting from a rush into bondsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Iran ‘open’ to closer western ties, Khamenei adviser suggests
Ali Akbar Velayati says Tehran is shifting foreign policy towards improving diplomatic linksBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access
Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Hurricane Helene hasn't stopped western North Carolinians from voting early
Hurricane Helene leveled communities in the western part of North Carolina but hasnt deterred residents from early voting. In fact, turnout is shattering records in the battleground state.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Oman urges more western pressure on Israel to end Middle East wars
Foreign minister Badr Albusaidi represents Gulf state that has facilitated talks between Iran and USBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Franklin Templeton hit by further outflows in wake of Western probe
US asset manager says group revenue and income will be weighed down by troubles at unitBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Russia behind plot to plant bombs on cargo planes, Western official says
Russia sent incendiary devices to DHL hubs in Germany and the UK in a plot to strike at DHL planes bound for U.S. and Canada, Western official saysTop stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane
Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
A brave young woman’s daring act in Tehran exposes Western hypocrisy
Perhaps you haven’t heard her story yet. While we don’t know much, we do know the circumstances leading to her presumed death.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”World - ABC News - November 12 -
Russian sales of Chinese cars surge after western sanctions hit
Purchases of vehicles from Asian nation’s automakers reach fresh records as Russians ‘vote with their wallets’World - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Western groups step up efforts to win nuclear contracts in eastern Europe
Senior executive at engineer AtkinsRéalis says region ripe for business as it struggles to hit EU net zero targetsWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
As Western Leaders Look to Talks With Putin, Russia Launches Massive Barrage on Ukraine
Ukrainian officials said the attack looked like an emphatic response by Russian President Vladimir Putin to moves from Kyiv’s allies to seek a peace deal.World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
Russia claims it shot down US-made ATACMS missiles and issues nuclear threat
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Russia's new nuclear weapons doctrine means Ukraine's use of Western rockets "can prompt a nuclear response."Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Rheinmetall Targets $21.2 Billion in Sales by 2027 as Western Defense Budgets Rise
The arms maker forecasts $21.2 billion in sales over the next three years amid higher defense spending in western markets.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
A Cash-Starved Russian Ally Detains Western Miners' Staff in Tax Raid
Resolute Mining agreed to pay Mali’s government $160 million, after the country’s authorities detained the Australian mining company’s chief executive and two other employees.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago