Ukraine tests missiles near Crimea despite Russian ire
Craig TaylorUkraine launches missile tests near Crimea, despite Russian threats to respond to the “provocation”. BBC News – Europe
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Germany extremism: Intelligence agency employee arrested over Islamist comments
A German intelligence agency employee is held after making Islamist statements and leaking material. BBC News – Europe
France election: Socialists scramble to avoid split after Fillon win
France’s ruling Socialists scramble to avoid a damaging split over the spring presidential election. BBC News – Europe
France presidential race: Fillon and Juppe face off in poll
Voters in France choose between Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe for their centre-right presidential candidate. BBC News – Europe
Migrant crisis: Turkey threatens EU with new surge
Turkey’s president threatens the EU with a surge of migrants as tensions over membership talks mount. BBC News – Europe
Euro MPs vote to freeze Turkey EU membership talks
The European Parliament votes to freeze Turkey’s EU membership talks, amid human rights concerns. BBC News – Europe