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EU's Juncker Follows France, Germany in Congratulating Putin
The European Union's chief executive has written to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on his reelection, saying that Russia and Europe should "reestablish a cooperative pan-European security order", according to Reuters.
Similarities between Greece and Ireland
The recent visit to Athens by Michael D. Higgins, president of Ireland, was a reminder of the great similarities and also the great differences between Greece and Ireland.
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Serbs Trust Putin Most Among World Leaders - Survey
A survey conducted by the Serbian newspaper Politika of the most trusted foreign politicians puts Russian president Vladimir Putin in first place by a wide mark, with the support of 58 per cent of respondents.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel came second, with 42 per cent saying they trusted her most.
Serbs trust Putin as if they were Russians - poll
Putin thus "won" in competition with six other global statespeople, in a poll carried out March 9-13, ahead of the presidential election in Russia on March 18.
Belgrade-based daily Politika writes that when asked which of the stated world leaders they trusted, 58 percent said Putin.
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France signs deals worth $16 bln in India
French and Indian companies signed contracts worth 13 billion euros ($16 billion) on the first day of President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India on March 10, the French presidency said in a statement.
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France Takes on Sexual Harassment with on-the-spot Fines
Sexual harassment on French streets or in public transport will be punished by a new on-the-spot fine of 90 euros, a government spokesman said Tuesday, while admitting it would be hard to catch offenders in the act.
A new government for Germany, and its role in the world
After five months without a government, members of the center-left SPD have now voted to join another coalition led by Chancellor Angela Merkel. There has been no great sense of urgency in Germany. Its economy continues to grow, and its politics remain stable. Yet, the weakness of this latest "grand coalition" is bad news for Europe and for the world.
First Day Back at Work and Angela Merkel Tackles Reform of EU
Angela Merkel vowed to prioritise EU integration along with France and turn her attention back to global issues such as Syria as she was formally nominated to return as German chancellor, The Times writes.
Mrs Merkel, 63, sounded a note of urgency after spending about six months mired in coalition negotiations.
Turkish, French presidents discuss Syria over phone
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed over the phone the humanitarian crisis in Syria’s besieged Eastern Ghouta region, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on March 4, citing a presidential source.
West Concerned Over Putin's Weapons Claims
NATO as well as German, French, and U.S. leaders have expressed concerns after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country has deployed or is developing an array of new nuclear-capable weapons.
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