Tens of thousands of people joined an 11th straight day of protests in Georgia on Sunday after the governing party moved to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union Source: ABC News Category: International
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Germany and Spain hailed the conclusion of a controversial free-trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc while France said the deal was still unacceptable and farmers’ unions expressed dismay. Source: The Local Spain
By Ethan Masucol DEEP DIVE — The protests and police crackdowns convulsing the nation of Georgia represent more than one more global conflict zone; they are also the latest frontline in Vladimir Putin‘s efforts to extend Russian influence, and reimpose Moscow’s authority on nations that were once part of the Soviet Empire. The crisis in Georgia […]