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Armenia gets a new president but power remains with Serzh Sargsyan

Armenia’s parliament is expected to elect Armen Sarkissian to the presidency today, with incumbent Serzh Sargsyan taking up the post of prime minister.

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Germany’s Social Democrats enter final days of grand coalition vote

Germany’s political uncertainty looks to enter its next phase, as the Social Democrats (SPD) conclude…

Pyeongchang will host the 2018 Winter Olympics after beating off Munich and Annecy as the IOC vote results are announced in Durban / Pyeongchang Olympics
Warming the ice: North Korea at the Winter Olympics

As President Moon looks forward to engage with the North, his greatest achievement may be behind him.

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Thursday, March 1

EU-BALKANS TALKS EU-Balkans accession talks to push for continued resolution of territorial disputes Today, Bulgaria’s…

Ethiopia’s ruling coalition party meets to choose the next prime minister

A three-day congress will be held in Addis Ababa to select the next chairman and new prime minister.

Chinese imported waste ban to impact US recyclables

Effective today, China will implement new regulations banning select imported waste. The so-called “National Sword”…

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Balkans accession talks to progress on territorial disputes

Today, Bulgaria’s prime minister will host talks between the heads of the Balkan states and…

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Afghanistan to set out plan for lasting peace at Kabul process conference

Today starts the second round of the Kabul Process to take place in the Afghan…

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Apple shifts Chinese iCloud data to the mainland as Beijing clamps down

Following the passage of a data regulation law last year, Apple will hand over management…

Swedish arbitration court to rule on Gazprom-Naftogaz transit dispute
Swedish arbitration court to rule on Gazprom-Naftogaz transit dispute

A four-year dispute between Russia and Ukraine’s state-owned petrol companies will be resolved in Stockholm.