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Analysts see double standard in European free speech laws

September 25, 2012May 22, 2013 Selah Hennessy VOANews

French embassies, consulates and international schools in 20 Muslim countries were closed on Friday after cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad

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EEA report names Bulgaria among most polluted EU countries

September 24, 2012May 22, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria scored poorly in the annual Air Quality in Europe report published by the European Environment Agency on September 24,

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Off the rails: Bulgarians least satisfied in the EU with national railway system

September 24, 2012May 22, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

In a statistic that may head the race of any 2012 competition for the least surprising conclusion, a survey has

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Bulgaria’s 2012 reduced sunflower crop could hit exports

September 24, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s sunflower crop in 2012 is about 30 to 40 per cent lower than last year which could mean limits

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Arrests, clashes as Athens among latest cities to see protests against ‘Innocence of Muslims’ video

September 24, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

More than 40 people were arrested in clashes between police and protesters in the Greek capitalAthensduring a demo against the

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Lukashenko warns opposition not to march against parliamentary vote

September 24, 2012September 24, 2012 VOANews

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is warning the opposition not to march against Sunday’s parliamentary elections, which opponents call a sham.

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European farmers work to boost global grain supplies

September 24, 2012May 22, 2013 Selah Hennessy VOANews

There’s no need for panic over global food prices, the head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Jose

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Slow global growth to hit trade in 2012 and 2013, WTO says

September 21, 2012May 22, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

Slowing global output growth has led World Trade Organization (WTO) economists to downgrade their 2012 forecast for world trade expansion

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Bulgarian torrent site named in report to US congress on internet piracy

September 21, 2012September 21, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian torrent tracker site Zamunda has been named in a report to the United States congress by the working group

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