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Adman Was King Of The One-Liners, But Knew Where To Draw The Line

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Opinion

Simon Says

Adman Was King Of The One-Liners, But Knew Where To Draw The Line

David Abbott brought his signature brand of crisp, catchy copy-writing to ads for The Economist magazine and Volvo. Abbott passed away this month at age 75.

Adman Was King Of The One-Liners, But Knew Where To Draw The Line

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Friday

Rare Right-Wing Party Favors EU Integration, Joining Nato

The Svoboda party is Ukraine's mainstream nationalist party. But as Europe's far-right parties rise up from the fringes, Svoboda is now the odd man out: anti-Putin and pro-EU.

Rare Right-Wing Party Favors EU Integration, Joining Nato

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Business

IMF Predicts Europe's Economic Growth Will Continue To Be Weak

The U.S. economy is recovering slowly. Europe's economy is doing much worse. David Greene talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution, who is back from a European Central Bank forum.

IMF Predicts Europe's Economic Growth Will Continue To Be Weak

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Thursday

World

Insurgents In Ukraine Shoot Down Helicopter, Killing General

Reports from Ukraine say a general was among about a dozen soldiers killed when their helicopter was shot down by pro-Moscow separatists.

Insurgents In Ukraine Shoot Down Helicopter, Killing General

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Economy

Germany's Economy Is Doing Well — And That's Bad For The Eurozone

A recent report out of Brussels says Germany's economy is prospering — and that's a big problem for the rest of the eurozone. Our Planet Money team reports on how doing extremely well can cause trouble when you're a member of a group.

Germany's Economy Is Doing Well — And That's Bad For The Eurozone

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Downed Ukraine Helicopter Had General On Board; 14 Die In Attack

Black smoke rises from the spot where a Ukrainian army helicopter was shot down outside Slovyansk, Ukraine, on Thursday. Rebels shot the craft down amid heavy fighting around the eastern city. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Downed Ukraine Helicopter Had General On Board; 14 Die In Attack

Militants in Ukraine shot down a military helicopter near the eastern city of Slovyansk Wednesday, killing 14 soldiers that included an Army general.

Energy

Russia-China Natural Gas Deal Likely To Reshape Energy Markets

The $400 billion gas deal between Russia and China marks Moscow's pivot to Asia. Analysts say the deal could impact projects in the works targeting Asia by other nations, including the U.S.

Russia-China Natural Gas Deal Likely To Reshape Energy Markets

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Wednesday

10 Thoughts On Obama's West Point Policy Address

In his commencement address to the Military Academy at West Point Wednesday, President Obama condemned isolationism but spent more time outlining the hazards of intervention. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

10 Thoughts On Obama's West Point Policy Address

From his focus on peace instead of war to his praise for the U.S. stance in Ukraine, the president took a different tone Wednesday than he did in his 2009 commencement speech at the military academy.

Ukraine Promises To Crush Insurgency; Chechnya Denies Sending Troops

Coal miners rally in Donetsk, Ukraine, Wednesday. The miners have gone on strike to demand Ukrainian troops and other forces leave the region, where fighting has left dozens dead this week. Ivan Sekretarev/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Ukraine Promises To Crush Insurgency; Chechnya Denies Sending Troops

Chechnya's leader says the country hasn't sent fighters to join rebels in eastern Ukraine, denying a charge that gained substance when Chechens were reportedly found after recent fighting.

Tuesday

In European Elections, Far-Right Parties Enjoy A Day In The Sun

For more details on the European elections, Robert Siegel speaks with Ambassador Ivo Daalder, the president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former U.S. permanent representative to NATO.

In European Elections, Far-Right Parties Enjoy A Day In The Sun

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As Poland Buries Its Last Communist Leader, An Old Debate Is Dredged

Poland's last Communist leader, Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, has died, leaving Poles a difficult question: What honor befits a man with such a complicated legacy? Konstanty Gebert, a Warsaw journalist, explains.

As Poland Buries Its Last Communist Leader, An Old Debate Is Dredged

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From Kiev, An Olive Branch For Russia — And A Saber For Separatists

Ukraine's favorite oligarch is poised to become its president. Petro Poroshenko wants peace talks with Russia, but he supports military action against the armed insurgents he compares to Somali pirates. The billionaire confectioner is promising to pacify the restive east, end corruption and move Ukraine closer to Europe — all while maintaining ties with Moscow. Analysts say he will need help — and a dose of good luck.

From Kiev, An Olive Branch For Russia — And A Saber For Separatists

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Ukraine Retakes Airport, After Airstrikes And Dozens Of Deaths

A pro-Russian fighter takes position behind a car as a truck full of rebel fighters heads toward a battle with Ukrainian forces near the airport in Donetsk Monday. The rebels say more than 30 of their number were killed in the violence. Fabio Bucciarelli/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Ukraine Retakes Airport, After Airstrikes And Dozens Of Deaths

Violent clashes erupted Monday and Tuesday; at least 35 people have died. Government forces launched an operation at the airport one day after Ukraine's national elections.