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2016-12-15 The European Union extends its main Ukraine-related economic sanctions against Russia for six months until mid-2017. European Union

2014-03-16 Voters in Crimea vote overwhelmingly to leave Ukraine and rejoin Russia. Ukraine, the European Union, and the United States condemn the referendum, which did not give voters the option of the status quo. European Union

2011-10-9 2011 Libyan civil war: ousted Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's stronghold of Sirte is reportedly close to being conquered by the forces of the National Transitional Council, who have captured the city's airport, hospital, university and conference centre. Libyan Civil War

2011-05-28 2011 Libyan civil war: Fresh explosions are heard in the Libyan capital Tripoli as NATO bombing continues. Libyan Civil War

2011-05-26 Thousands of civilians are reportedly at risk of dying from starvation in the Libyan city of Yafran, as Muammar Gaddafi's forces have blockaded the city for over 7 weeks, and what food the people have left is quickly running out. Libyan Civil War

2011-04-21 Muammar Gaddafi's forces continue to use artillery shelling against civilians and rebels in Misrata. Rebels from the Nafusa Mountains region capture Libya's west border, where over 100 loyalist soldiers surrender to Tunisian authorities after being chased out by rebels. Libyan Civil War

2011-04-12 2011 Libyan civil war: Muammar Gaddafi's forces attack the eastern front line and shell the city of Misrata. Libyan Civil War

2011-02-28 Libya: Libyan Civil War

2011-02-22 The leader of Libya Muammar Gaddafi appears on state television to disprove claims that he has fled. Libyan Civil War

2010-04-27 Standard & Poor's downgrades Greece's sovereign credit rating to junk, four days after the country's government requests the activation of a €45-billion EU–IMF bailout. European Union