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Anti-communist demonstrators hold the Moldovan flag outside the presidential palace Monday April 6, 2009 in Chisinau, Moldova.

Eastern Europe

Unrest in Moldova brings complicated state into international focus

The current unrest in Moldova over disputed election results has turned the international spotlight on the small former Soviet state and its complicated relationship with Europe and Russia. »

 
 
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Protestors outside the parliament building

Eastern Europe

Moldovan president accuses Romania of being behind protests

Moldovan riot police have regained control of the president’s office and parliament building after they were ransacked by protesters claiming last weekend's elections were rigged. »

 
 
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Atlantic-community.org is an online platform for transatlantic debate on key issues of international politics and globalization. Find thought provoking analysis from international policy leaders and decision makers.

 
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Natural Disasters

Italian earthquake zone hit by aftershocks

The Italian earthquake death toll rises to 260 as the search for victims enters its final stage. However, efforts to comb through the rubble are being hampered by aftershocks. »

 
 
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Protestors in Moldova burn furniture outside of parliament

Elections

Moldovan police retake government buildings

Riot police in Moldova retook control of the country's parliament and president's office overnight after crowds protesting the weekend election victory of the communists dissipated. The opposition is claiming fraud. »

 
 
US President Barack Obama in Prague

Trans-Atlantic Relations

Obama's first European report card: good effort but could try harder

As expected, US President Barack Obama took his first European tour in his charismatic stride. But while most experts call the visit a success, some warned that Europe won't always be this accommodating. »

 
 
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Getting the hang of the EU

Feel like the European Union is hard to grasp? Try taking a fresh (and slightly humorous) look at it with this special collection of articles.  »

 
scientist points to a seismograph reading from an earthquake

Europe

Earthquakes remain unpredictable disasters, experts say

Though an Italian scientist has said he predicted a major earthquake would shake the region around L'Aquila, safety officials didn't take him seriously. They were right not to, according to international experts. »

 
 
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Europe

Obama's approach is greeted with praise in Turkey

US President Barack Obama has met with religious leaders in Istanbul as part of an effort to unite moderates of major faiths against extremism. Istanbul is the last stop on Obama's maiden tour of Europe as president.  »

 
 
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