Russian leaders will clear obstacles to election win

The United Russia party has no dangerous opponents, but a decisive victory will take some engineering

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Turkey's authoritarianism will be harder to ignore

Opening new EU negotiating chapters may be the last chance to anchor Turkey to the West

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The authorities are particularly sensitive about anything that questions national sovereignty

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Russian-Turkish row could revive Bulgarian role in piping Russian gas to Europe

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The alleged abduction of Hong Kong publishers by mainland agents has sparked mass protests in Hong Kong

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Serbia looks set to open the first EU accession negotiating chapters in December

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Kerry visit looks to reassure partners and maintain alliances as Russia and China look to strengthen regional grip

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The election gives President Erdogan the mandate to rule Turkey with a stronger hand

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Fewer than half of ASEAN states have signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement

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The Eurogroup's list of reforms the government must introduce by year-end is likely to come up against resistance

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