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ICJ rules Kosovo statehood 'legal'

ICJ rules Kosovo statehood 'legal'

The International Court of Justice has said that Kosovo's declaration of independence did not violate international law, in a case that could have significant implications for separatist movements around the world.

Hisashi Owada, the presiding judge of the UN's highest court in the Hague, the Netherlands, read out the statement, which is not legally binding, on Thursday afternoon.

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Which Orthodoxy , Whose Islam: Journalistic accounts versus scholary analysis

Which Orthodoxy , Whose Islam: Journalistic accounts versus scholary analysis

It was with increasing discomfiture that I read the article ‘“Secular Orthodoxy” versus “Religious I...

The Greek-Macedonian name dispute – good-neighbourly relations?

The Greek-Macedonian name dispute – good-neighbourly relations?

Greece’s continued violation of bilateral and international agreements with respect to Macedonia cal...

11th of July reminds us of the slaughter of thousands of European Muslims in Srebrenica

11th of July reminds us of the slaughter of thousands of European Muslims in Srebrenica

On July 11th the Dutch team will play in the World Cup final against the Spain. On that day in 1995,...

Muslims asked to vacation in Turkey to offset the Israeli tourist boycott

Muslims asked to vacation in Turkey to offset the Israeli tourist boycott

Muslims are being encouraged to vacation in Turkey this summer to offset the estimated $ 400 million...

A Letter from Romania

A Letter from Romania

There are many countries in the world where Islam springs to mind when they are mentoned, Saudi Arab...

South Africa: World Cup 2010 started

South Africa: World Cup 2010 started

As South Africa's flagship Soccer City stadium seethed in a mass of yellow and brightly coloured fla...

Bulgarian Muslims Up in Arms against Chief Mufti Reinstatement

Bulgarian Muslims Up in Arms against Chief Mufti Reinstatement

Bulgarian Muslims, including over 800 imams and muftis, demanded Thursday to officially acknowledge ...

Raid on flotilla puts final nail in coffin of Turkish ties with Israel. Maybe.

Raid on flotilla puts final nail in coffin of Turkish ties with Israel. Maybe.

As details slowly emerge in the wake of Israel’s deadly attack on a flotilla of aid ships bound for ...

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World

ICJ rules Kosovo statehood 'legal'

ICJ rules Kosovo statehood 'legal'

The International Court of Justice has said that K...

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Europe

11th of July reminds us of the slaughter of thousands of European Muslims in Srebrenica

11th of July reminds us of the slaughter of thousands of European Muslims in Srebrenica

On July 11th the Dutch team will play in the World...

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Balkans

Romania: Kosovo cannot be a precedent for Transdniestr

Romania: Kosovo cannot be a precedent for Transdniestr

Romania’s stance on Transdniestr has been constant...
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Economy

Finance

Is it time for the new funeral since Capitalism is dead, but we still dance with the corpse

Is it time for the new funeral since Capitalism is dead, but we still dance with the corpse

As an Anglo European white guy from a very long li...

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Business

Romanian Recession Deepens on Cuts, BOA Merrill Says

Romanian Recession Deepens on Cuts, BOA Merrill Says

Romania’s recession this year will be deeper than ...
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Resource

Bulgaria vows to speed South Stream, bids for lower gas prices

Bulgaria vows to speed South Stream, bids for lower gas prices

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov pledged yes...

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Special Interest

Islam

Which Orthodoxy , Whose Islam: Journalistic accounts versus scholary analysis

Which Orthodoxy , Whose Islam: Journalistic accounts versus scholary analysis

It was with increasing discomfiture that I read th...

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Christianity

Cardinal says Christian Europe is to blame for Islamisation

Cardinal says Christian Europe is to blame for Islamisation

Czech Cardinal Miloslav Vlk, the Archbishop of Pra...

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Judaism

Anti-Semitism in Serbia During the World War II

Anti-Semitism in Serbia During the World War II

There are still some significant historical facts ...

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Travel

Getaways

Muslims asked to vacation in Turkey to offset the Israeli tourist boycott

Muslims asked to vacation in Turkey to offset the Israeli tourist boycott

Muslims are being encouraged to vacation in Turkey...

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Historical Palces

Edirne, The Second Capital of Ottoman Empire

Edirne, The Second Capital of Ottoman Empire

HISTORY OF THE CITY

The Odrys
Near the ...
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Balkan Geography

The Oldest Map of America

The Oldest Map of America

Piri Reis Map - Translation

From "The Oldest Map of...

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Life & Style

Fashion and Beauty

Experts say fat caused 124,000 cancers in Europe last year

Experts say fat caused 124,000 cancers in Europe last year

More than 124,000 people in Europe developed cance...

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Food and Drink

Broccoli 'could aid breast cancer fight' - scientists

Broccoli 'could aid breast cancer fight' - scientists

Broccoli could hold the key to the fight against b...
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Homes and Gardens

Portrait: Sarajevo – My City

Portrait: Sarajevo – My City

What is so particular about this city? Is it the i...

Health

What Ails You

Brush teeth twice a day 'to prevent heart disease'

Brush teeth twice a day 'to prevent heart disease'

Failing to brush your teeth twice a day can signif...
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Diet and Fitness

Jasmine: The natural Valium?

Jasmine: The natural Valium?

New research suggests the little white flower pack...

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You and Your Family

Your Body Probably Needs More of Vitamin D

Your Body Probably Needs More of Vitamin D

If the findings of existing clinical trials hold u...

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