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Caught Between Russia And Ukraine, Border Cities Share Only Worry

Demonstrators carry a giant Russian flag through Kharkiv, Ukraine, earlier this month. The city's population is a blend of Ukranians and Russians, many of whom share families across the Russian border. Sergey Kozlov/AP hide caption

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Caught Between Russia And Ukraine, Border Cities Share Only Worry

The buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine's border is unnerving residents to either side. Though sharply divided in opinion, all fear to lose ties of family and trade.

Caught Between Russia And Ukraine, Border Cities Share Only Worry

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Russian Troops Mass Near Ukraine's Belgorod Border Region

NATO officials are warning about a sizable troop buildup by Russia along its border with Ukraine. NATO's top commander says the large numbers demonstrate that Russia is acting like an adversary.

Russian Troops Mass Near Ukraine's Belgorod Border Region

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In Response to Putin, Western Leaders Hope To Make The Man An Island

The U.S. and EU are trying to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. By doing so, they hope to create in Moscow a growing sense of isolation from the international community.

In Response to Putin, Western Leaders Hope To Make The Man An Island

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Angst In Germany Over Invasion Of American English
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Angst In Germany Over Invasion Of American English

Germany has borrowed more than 10,000 American words since 1990 — words like "sorry" and "lounge" and the suffix "-gate." It's a trend that bothers some German purists.

Angst In Germany Over Invasion Of American English

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Germany Changes Its Tone On Russia, And EU Sanctions May Follow

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that Russia risks "massive political and economic damage" if it continues its policy on Ukraine and that the European Union's relationship with Russia may suffer.

Germany Changes Its Tone On Russia, And EU Sanctions May Follow

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Ukraine President's Estate Included Exotic Zoo

When he fled Kiev, Viktor Yanukovych left behind an opulent mansion that underscores the problems many Ukrainians say plague their country: widespread government corruption and a huge income gap.

Ukraine President's Estate Included Exotic Zoo

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In Kiev, Leaders Ink A Deal — But Will The People Follow?

After two days of violence and more than 100 deaths, calm has settled in Kiev. Opposition leaders signed a peace deal with the Ukrainian president, but it's unclear whether protesters will embrace it.

In Kiev, Leaders Ink A Deal — But Will The People Follow?

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Ukraine: Deal Reached At Crisis Talks

The office of president Viktor Yanukovich says a deal has been reached with opposition leaders to stop the violence in the capital Kiev. Scores of people have died in two days of clashes.

Ukraine: Deal Reached At Crisis Talks

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At Least 70 Killed In Kiev, With Casualties Still Mounting

Fighting between police and the opposition in Ukraine continues despite attempts at diplomatic intervention. Dozens were killed in Kiev overnight, many in gun attacks shown on television.

At Least 70 Killed In Kiev, With Casualties Still Mounting

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Truce Brokered In Ukraine Appears To Be Breaking Down

The truce was reached between government forces and protesters a day after more than two dozen protesters were killed in violent clashes with riot police.

Truce Brokered In Ukraine Appears To Be Breaking Down

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From The Streets Of Kiev, A Firsthand Look At the Protests

Police in Kiev continue to try to clear protesters from the streets of the Ukrainian capital, where violence has left both police and demonstrators dead.

From The Streets Of Kiev, A Firsthand Look At the Protests

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EU Mute On U.S. Diplomat's Criticism Involving Ukraine

There was a U.S. diplomatic gaff last week. It involved an expletive used by an assistant secretary of State to express a rather rude form of anger at the European Union during a private phone conversation. The phone call was intercepted by someone — presumably another government — and leaked.

EU Mute On U.S. Diplomat's Criticism Involving Ukraine

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Iran's Nuclear Talks: What To Expect Next

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (right) speaks during a joint press conference with his Swedish counterpart Carl Bildt in Tehran on Tuesday. Bildt is visiting to try to bolster the temporary nuclear deal on Iran's nuclear program. Behrouz Mehri/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Iran's Nuclear Talks: What To Expect Next

Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers will meet later this month in Vienna. But the quest for a long-term deal on Iran's nuclear program will have to overcome the deep mistrust that was on display at a security conference in Munich.