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Moldovan soldiers given onions to fight swine flu Moldova’s Parliament elects new speaker in vote boycotted by CommunistsCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western coalition government has chosen a new parliament speaker in a vote that was boycotted by the Communist legislators. Moldova’s pro-Western parties reach coalition deal to unseat Communists from governmentCHISINAU, Moldova —Four pro-Western parties that out-polled Moldova’s governing Communists in recent elections agreed Saturday on a coalition deal to form a new government. Defeat of Moldova’s ruling Communists thrusts enigmatic ex-Soviet republic into spotlightCHISINAU, Moldova — It may be the most enigmatic corner of Europe: a hardscrabble communist holdout run by a dour president who still keeps a bust of Lenin on his desk. Pro-West parties beat Communists in Moldova; Monitors say no vote fraud seenCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western parties scrambled to forge a governing alliance Thursday after beating Europe’s last communist-run government in a parliamentary election praised by international monitors. International monitors: No major fraud found in Moldova’s parliamentary electionCHISINAU, Moldova — International monitors who observed Moldova’s parliamentary election say the vote was run well and they did not find any evidence of major fraud. Breakdown of seats in Moldova’s new parliament after 98 percent of votes countedThe breakdown of seats in Moldova’s 101-member parliament, based on more than 98 percent of votes counted. Pro-Europe parties won a combined 53 seats, defeating the ruling Communists with 48: Near final results show pro-West parties win more votes than Communists in Moldova’s electionCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western parties scrambled to forge a governing alliance Thursday after beating Europe’s last communist-run government in parliamentary elections. Partial returns show pro-Western parties win more votes than Communists in Moldova’s electionCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western parties said Wednesday they’ll forge an alliance after winning a narrow lead in parliamentary elections — a stinging setback to Europe’s last communist-run government. Exit poll indicates pro-European parties have defeated ruling Communists in Moldova’s electionCHISINAU, Moldova — A leading exit poll predicted that pro-Europe parties will win enough combined votes to defeat Moldova’s ruling Communist Party in national elections Wednesday — raising the likelihood that the impoverished ex-Soviet republic will move closer to the West. 3 months after violent protests, Moldovans go to the polls in new parliamentary electionsCHISINAU, Moldova — Voting was brisk Wednesday in closely monitored elections that could shift the impoverished former Soviet republic of Moldova away from Russia and toward the European Union. Moldovans to hold a new nationwide vote after uprising triggered in part by TwitterCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldovans go to the polls Wednesday, three months after protesters stormed the capital accusing the communist-led government of rigging nationwide elections — and used Twitter to rally support after cell phone networks went down. 3 months after post-election violence, Moldovans to hold another nationwide voteCHISINAU, Moldova — Three months after their country was wracked by violent post-election protests, Moldovans vote again this week in a tightly contested ballot that could see the ex-Soviet republic remain in Russia’s orbit or edge closer to the European Union. 7 dead as helicopter reported shot down in Afghanistan; 2 US Marines, Italian soldier also dieKABUL — A civilian helicopter ferrying humanitarian aid was shot down in a southern Afghan province where fighting with the Taliban is raging, killing all six Ukrainian crew members and a child on the ground, officials said. Three U.S. service members and an Italian soldier died in the latest clashes. NATO: 6 civilians, 1 Afghan child die in helicopter crash; 2 US Marines, Italian killedKABUL — A helicopter on contract to NATO-led forces crashed Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, killing six civilians on board and an Afghan child on the ground. NATO said the cause of the crash was under investigation but the owner reported it was shot down. Analysis: Russia plays checkbook diplomacy in own backyard _ but finds money won’t buy friendsMOSCOW — Russia is using its energy wealth to shore up influence abroad, pouring billions of dollars in loans and grants into former Soviet states and long-standing allies — even as it faces its own severe economic downturn. In chaotic aftermath of Iran elections, some turn to Twitter to fill the information voidCAIRO — An opposition activist spreads word of an upcoming protest in the streets of Tehran. Another posts pictures of clashes between demonstrators and police. Moldova’s parliament fails to elect president, new parliamentary election to be heldCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldovan lawmakers failed for a second time Wednesday to elect a president, meaning the Parliament elected in April will be dissolved and a new election will be held this summer. Moldova’s Communist ex-president voted head of parliament, opposition boycotts voteCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s former president was voted head of parliament Tuesday by his Communist Party colleagues, but three opposition parties boycotted the ballot, claiming the country’s April 5 election was rigged. European Union tries to draw ex-Soviet republics closer into EU orbit with Prague summitPRAGUE — The European Union extended its hand to former Soviet republics on Thursday, holding a summit to draw them closer into the EU orbit despite Russia’s deep misgivings. European Union tries to draw ex-Soviet republics closer into EU orbit with Prague summitPRAGUE — Despite deep Russian misgivings, the European Union and six former Soviet republics formally agreed on Thursday to pursue a new partnership meant to draw the eastern nations closer into the EU orbit. Russia to expel 2 Canadian diplomats in response to NATO’s expulsion of RussiansMOSCOW — Russia is expelling two Canadian diplomats in retaliation for NATO’s recent expulsion of two Russian envoys from its headquarters, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, adding that it considered it had been forced into the move. Dispute over a proposed diplomat is latest sign of tension between Romania and MoldovaBUCHAREST, Romania — Moldova has rejected a new ambassador proposed by Romania, an official said Friday, in another sign of deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries. A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world Wednesday
A look at economic developments around the globe Police recapture Moldova parliament building after clashesCHISINAU - Moldovan police early Wednesday recaptured the parliament building here, which was occupied by demonstrators and set ablaze during deadly clashes amid anti-Communist rioting. Moscow summit ‘last chance’ to resolve gas crisis: EUBRUSSELS/MOSCOW/KIEV/BERLIN - Saturday’s gas summit between Russia and Ukraine is the ‘last and best chance’ for both sides to salvage their reputation as reliable suppliers, the European Union (EU) said Friday as it faced another freezing week. |
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