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FBI releases new photos of suspects in Boston Marathon bombing

April 19, 2013April 19, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released new photos of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing.

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Space telescope spots distant planets well placed for life

April 19, 2013May 27, 2013 Suzanne Presto of VOANews final frontier

Scientists have announced the discovery of three planets, in two planetary systems, that are in or on the edge of

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FBI releases images of Boston bombing suspects

April 19, 2013April 19, 2013 VOANews

The FBI has released photographs and videotape of two suspects in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings, hoping that the public will

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IMF: Stimulus efforts still needed, but could cause problems

April 18, 2013May 27, 2013 VOANews IMF

The International Monetary Fund says efforts to stimulate the economy with ultra-low interest rates and huge purchases of bonds are

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Conflicting reports on possible arrest in deadly Boston bombings

April 17, 2013 VOANews

There are conflicting reports about whether authorities have arrested a suspect in Monday’s deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon. Investigators

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Britain, world dignitaries say goodbye to ‘Iron Lady’

April 17, 2013April 17, 2013 VOANews

Thousands of people lined the streets of central London on Wednesday to witness the elaborate funeral procession of former British

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Russia Watch: Russia searches for ‘foreign agents’ at home, disguises its information war abroad

April 17, 2013May 27, 2013 James Brooke VOA Moscow Bureau Chief Russia

Russia’s government is busy rooting out “foreign agents.” So far police agents have “inspected” 700 non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, looking

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Bulgarian President joins in condemning Boston bomb attacks, offers condolences

April 16, 2013May 27, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff Rossen Plevneliev

Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev has condemned the bomb attacks in Boston that cost three lives and led to more than

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Boston Marathon explosions kill three, wound dozens

April 16, 2013 VOANews

At least three people were killed and more than 140 injured Monday after two nearly simultaneous bomb blasts went off

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