Russia prepares for opening Olympic ceremony
Russia is preparing for a glitzy opening ceremony for the Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea resort city of
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Month: February 2014
Sochi Olympics most expensive, but not best organised
Organizers of the Winter Olympics in Russia are scrambling to fix problems that are plaguing hotels and other facilities ahead
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Global food prices fall for first time in three months – FAO
Global food prices declined for the first time in three months as lower prices for cereals, sugars, oils and meat
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Ukraine crisis: From political to economic
There’s another reason to hope Ukraine’s political crisis ends soon: The health of the economy depends on it. Russia’s $15
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Clashes at Bosnia protests over unemployment and economic woes
Close to 6000 disgruntled workers from Dita, Konjuh, Polihem, Resod Guming and Poliolechem companies, followed by citizens, retirees and high
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Despite official denial, gay life flourishes underground in Sochi
In recent days, videos have gone viral showing Russian skinheads and others attacking gays. The videos fueled protests around the
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Film Review: Labor Day
From In the Bedroom to Little Children, the verdant towns of New England have for a while now been the
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What’s On: Fernando Hervás exhibition at Expo Bath Sofia
Work by Madrid artist Fernando Hervás is on view at the Expo Bath Sofia showroom in the Bulgarian capital city
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Eurovision: Broadcasters will be suspended for three years if cheating detected, EBU says
Organisers of the annual Eurovision Song Contest will suspend participating broadcasters for up to three years if their countries are
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