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Pope Francis, Orthodox Leaders To Visit Greek Front Line Of Refugee Crisis
Pope Francis and the spiritual head of the world's Orthodox Christians will set aside centuries of dispute on Saturday when they visit a Greek island on the front line of Europe's migrant crisis to highlight the plight of refugees.
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Charities Warn Of 'Desperate' Plight Of Refugees In Europe
Leading children's charities warned Tuesday that young refugees are at serious risk from the bitterly cold Balkan weather, as figures showed 31,000 migrants have arrived in Greece already this year.
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Pleads for Fair Deal for Greece in EU Parliament
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pleaded in the European Parliament today for a fair deal to keep his country in the euro zone, acknowledging Greece's own responsibility for its plight, after EU leaders gave him five days to come up with reforms.
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European Union Parliament Head Berates 'Irresponsible' Angela Merkel Over Greek Plight
EU parliament president Martin Schulz, on Wednesday accused German Chancellor Angela Merkel of "irresponsible speculation" over suggestions that Greece may be allowed to exit the euro if the far-left wins elections this month.
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Pope Francis, Orthodox Leaders To Visit Greek Front Line Of Refugee Crisis
Pope Francis and the spiritual head of the world's Orthodox Christians will set aside centuries of dispute on Saturday when they visit a Greek island on the front line of Europe's migrant crisis to highlight the plight of refugees.
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Charities Warn Of 'Desperate' Plight Of Refugees In Europe
Leading children's charities warned Tuesday that young refugees are at serious risk from the bitterly cold Balkan weather, as figures showed 31,000 migrants have arrived in Greece already this year.
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Pleads for Fair Deal for Greece in EU Parliament
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pleaded in the European Parliament today for a fair deal to keep his country in the euro zone, acknowledging Greece's own responsibility for its plight, after EU leaders gave him five days to come up with reforms.
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European Union Parliament Head Berates 'Irresponsible' Angela Merkel Over Greek Plight
EU parliament president Martin Schulz, on Wednesday accused German Chancellor Angela Merkel of "irresponsible speculation" over suggestions that Greece may be allowed to exit the euro if the far-left wins elections this month.
