MoldovaHungary blocks €50bn of EU funding for UkraineHungary blocks new funding just hours after a deal is struck on starting talks to admit Ukraine to the EU.EuropeWatch: Huge waves hit Russian coast in winter stormsSnowstorms and flooding have hit parts of Russia and Ukraine, leaving nearly two million people without power.EuropeTwo million lose power in Russia and Ukraine stormHurricane winds and heavy flooding batter southern Russia and Ukrainian regions seized by Moscow.EuropePresident 'understands excitement' of dog that bit himVideo shows Austria's president being bitten by the Moldovan leader's three-legged canine.EuropeUkraine gets backing for formal talks on joining EUThe EU's executive praises Kyiv's "excellent progress" and EU states will make a decision next month.EuropeWife killer gets life for sister-in-law axe murderNicolae Virtosu, who killed his wife in 2009, murdered his sister-in-law with an axe at her home.LondonMoldova expels 45 Russian diplomatic staffMoscow is accused of "unfriendly actions" in the latest escalation of long-running tensions.EuropeTwo dead as man opens fire at Moldova airportThe man was denied entry to Chisinau airport and then shot two officials, authorities say.EuropeMoldovan court bans pro-Russian party SorMoldova's president welcomed the decision, saying the party posed a 'threat to the constitutional order'.Europe