All sides hope to sign comprehensive agreement by self-imposed July 20 deadline
Former PM is one of country’s best-known politicians, but many analysts say she is struggling to shake her old pre-revolution image
Petro Poroshenko, a self-made confectionery magnate worth an estimated $1.3 billion, has emerged as the frontrunner in opinion polls leading up to Ukraine's presidential elections scheduled for May. The surveys show the one-time foreign minister is well ahead of his main rival, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Henry Ridgwell profiles the man who has pledged to rescue Ukraine’s economy and face down Russia.
Confectionery magnate was regular speaker at Kyiv protests, denouncing corruption and calling for Ukraine's EU integration
Somalilanders celebrated outside Sheffield city hall after council of northern British city votes to recognize region’s right to self-determination
A city in Britain has become the first to officially recognize Somaliland's claim to independence. The vote -- which is symbolic and has no legal weight -- is nevertheless being hailed by Somaliland leaders as a big step forward in their decades-long campaign to break away from Somalia. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
African and European leaders wrapped up a two-day summit in Brussels Thursday aimed at improving trade ties. But the talks were overshadowed by the worsening crisis in the Central African Republic. Chad announced it was pulling its 850 soldiers out of the African peacekeeping mission there, even as the Europeans promised to send more troops. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
But talks in Brussels between African, EU leaders overshadowed by worsening crisis in Central African Republic
Xi Jinping wrapping up a week-long tour of Europe aimed at fostering better economic ties with its number one trading partner
The human rights campaign group Amnesty International says Iran and Iraq are behind a spike in the number of death penalties carried out worldwide in 2013. The group says China tops the list, followed by Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
Amnesty believes China tops list of numbers of prisoners executed every year - with estimates in the thousands
During the past decade London has proved a magnet for rich Russians. But the billions of rubles that pour into the City of London could be under threat, as Britain weighs economic sanctions against Russia following Moscow’s annexation of Crimea. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
Nearly 70 Russian companies are listed on London stock markets, including energy giants Rosneft and Gazprom, though some question effectiveness sanctions will have - and harm to European economies
The European Union has added an additional 12 names to the list of Russian officials facing targeted sanctions, following Moscow's annexation of Crimea. Analysts say the effects of the U.S. and EU sanctions are starting to be felt in Moscow. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
European leaders meeting in Brussels are discussing ways to reduce the continent's dependence on Russian gas imports.
Many analysts caution that price remains the deciding factor for many European gas buyers
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Poland Tuesday for talks aimed at reassuring eastern European allies that they have the support of the United States.
Analysts say prospect of renewed East-West stand-off is reigniting fears many thought were part of long bygone era
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned Moscow that Europe could inflict 'massive economic,' political damage' to Russia if situation escalates in Ukrainian region of Crimea. Crimeans vote Sunday in a referendum on leaving Ukraine. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's hardline stance marks a departure from her previously cautious approach to Russia
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