Kerry denies split between U.S. and Europe on Russia policy

Munich: Secretary of State John Kerry denied on Sunday that a split has emerged between Washington and Europe over how to handle Russia, after leading U.S. senators sharply criticized

Germany and other countries who oppose sending arms to the Ukraine military.

"Let me assure everybody there is no division, there is no split – I hear people trying to create one," Kerry told a security conference in Munich.

"We are united, we are working closely together, we all agree that this challenge will not end through military force. We are united in our diplomacy.” (Reuters) 

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Europe on high alert over terror threats

London: A high alert has been sounded in Europe following anti-terror raids and arrests of suspected militants.

Security has been tightened in several European countries after last week`s attacks in Paris which left 17 people dead.

More than 20 people have been arrested in Belgium, France and Germany. Belgium has joined France in deploying troops alongside police, BBC reported.

There are increased concerns about the return of young Europeans who have gone to fight with Middle East militants.

In Belgium, five people were charged Friday with "participating in the activities of a terrorist group" following a series of raids that began Thursday evening and left two suspects dead.

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