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Russia's Lavrov scolds U.S., EU for imposing sanctions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed the United States and European Union on Tuesday for imposing sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, saying they were the work of weak politicians in the West "attempting to blame others."
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Kerry to resume Mideast peace talks after a pause
To both critics and supporters, it was "classic" John Kerry.
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EU sanctions 15 politicians and military leaders over Ukraine
The European Union imposed asset freezes and travel bans on 15 Russians and Ukrainians, including a Russian deputy prime minister, Dmitry Nikolayevich Kozak, over Moscow's action in Ukraine, but steered clear of any sanctions on business leaders.
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U.S. sanctions Putin allies as Ukraine violence goes on
The United States imposed new sanctions on allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, prompting Moscow to denounce "Cold War" tactics amid more violence in eastern Ukraine.
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Obama says U.S. commitment to defend Philippines "ironclad"
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday a new military pact between the United States and the Philippines is testimony to America's "ironclad" commitment to defend the southeast Asian nation.
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Obama announces new U.S. sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
U.S. President Barack Obama announced new sanctions against some Russians on Monday to stop President Vladimir Putin from fomenting the rebellion in eastern Ukraine, but said he was holding broader measures against Russia's economy "in reserve."
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G7 leaders agree to swift new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
The leaders of the Group of Seven major economies agreed on Saturday to swiftly impose further sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, and the United States could unveil its new punitive measures as early as Monday, officials said.
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