Features

IMF: world economy entering major downturn

09/10/2008

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The IMF predicted a world economic downturn in a grim report Wednesday, but "the risk of a Great Depression is nearly nil," its chief economist added.
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UN General Assembly backs Serbia's initiative on Kosovo

09/10/2008

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The UN General Assembly on Wednesday (October 8th) adopted a Serbian resolution requesting the International Court of Justice to assess the legality of Kosovo's declaration of independence.
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Excavations for Bosnian Valley of Pyramids continue despite ridicule

09/10/2008

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Independent researcher and self-pronounced archaeologist Semir Osmanagic is convinced that Mt. Visocica, near the Bosnian town of Visoko, is hiding a monumental pyramid.
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Turkish bloggers campaign against internet bans

03/10/2008

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Many Turks say they are fed up with restrictions on hundreds of internet sites, including YouTube, WordPress.com, Google Groups and more recently the website of a prominent British author, Richard Dawkins.
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Roundup

Culture and Sports: International Children’s Festival held in Pristina

08/10/2008

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Pristina hosted "Rainbows of Pristina", a children’s festival. Also in cultural news this week: a Serbian writer wins the prestigious Balkanika literary award, and a Bulgarian film wins the public award at the Zurich Film Festival.
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Reportage

Newborn deaths spark debate on Turkey's health system

06/10/2008

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Prosecutors have launched an investigation after 13 newborn babies died within 24 hours in a state hospital in Izmir. Last month, 27 babies died in another hospital in Ankara. The health ministry says hospital infections happen even in developed countries, but the doctors' union blames a worsening health system for newborn deaths.
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