Dutch Suspend Ukraine Plane Crash Investigation
Mark Rutte says it is too dangerous for investigators to do their work.
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Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink
Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.
Ukraine Pushes Offensive in East, Rebels in Disarray
The speed of the Ukrainian army’s offensive seems to have taken the rebels’ leaders by surprise.
Dutch Hold Off on Military Mission to Ukraine Crash Site
The Netherlands fear military intervention would get in the way of repatriating the victims.
Australians, Dutch Send Military Police to Ukraine Crash Site
The two countries send military police to secure the Malaysia Airlines crash site in Ukraine.
Despite Pressure from Allies, France to Deliver Warship to Russia
France will deliver at least one helicopter carrier to Russia, but might cancel the second.
Why Even an Airplane Crash Won’t Make Putin Back Down
Russia’s propaganda has so strongly made the Ukrainian separatists’ case that it cannot back down now.
Passenger Jet Crashes in Eastern Ukraine, Kiev Accuses Rebels
Ukraine accuses pro-Russian militants of shooting down an airliner that crashed in the east of the country.
Ukraine Signs Europe Pact, Recaptures Rebel Stronghold
After finalizing an association agreement with the European Union, Ukraine’s forces retake Sloviansk.
Hungary to Build Russian Pipeline Over EU Objections
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has no intention of withdrawing from the South Stream pipeline.
Nordic Premiers Could Become European Council President
Jyrki Katainen and Helle Thorning-Schmidt are likely candidates.
Powerful Mayors Could Mend English Democratic Deficit
Calls for a separate English legislature might be staved off if mayors were given the same powers as London’s.
Has Merkel Given Up on the British?
The German leader seems willing to meet French and Italian demands.
Euroskeptic Bloc Has Failed: Dutch Freedom Party Leader
Geert Wilders calls a deal with the Polish Congress of the New Right “a bridge too far.”
Italy’s Renzi Wins Conservative Backing for Senate Reforms
Italy’s two largest conservative parties support the prime minister’s plan to weaken the Senate.