Sun unleashes massive solar flares
The Sun has emitted four giant, X-class flares over the past few days, the most recent coming May 14. X-class
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Interpol meeting in Budapest to steer European collaborative strategy against transnational crime
Senior law enforcement officials from throughout Europe are gathering in Budapest for the 42nd Interpol European Regional Conference in order
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OECD sees mostly improving global economy
A new report is pointing toward improving economic fortunes throughout much of the world. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and
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Russia Watch: Russia promotes safe Olympics, downplays Caucasus link
Why was British Prime Minister David Cameron helicoptering around the Caucasus Mountains recently with Russian President Vladimir Putin? Ostensibly Putin,
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Global food prices increase for second straight month – FAO
World food prices rose for a second straight month, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on May 9
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Kerry heads to Russia for talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is heading to Russia for talks on the war in Syria and other issues.
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Scientists advance asteroid detection, deflection, detonation research
Amateur and professional skywatchers all over the world send observations to the Minor Planet Center, which collects information about near-Earth objects.
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By saving the Jewish community, the Bulgarian people saved itself, President Plevneliev says
During World War 2, Bulgarians proved that civil society and the ordinary person have the strength to change history and
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World press freedom declines
Freedom House, an independent watchdog dedicated to expanding freedom around the world, has released its annual report on global press
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