Topic: Yugoslavia
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What is Russia thinking on Syria? A brief guide
As the crisis in Syria collapses into what looks like full-blown civil war, Russia's response stems from a complicated mix of principle, self-interest, mistrust of Western motives, and differing perceptions of the situation.
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5 ways Americans and Iranians are surprisingly similar
Despite escalating US-Iran tensions, remarkable similarities between their peoples have prompted some to suggest that the US and Iran could one day be powerful ‘natural’ allies.
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Artisans
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Ratko Mladic: 5 reasons the 'Hague Hilton' is no San Quentin
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/25
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Serbian signs of the times are not in Cyrillic
A symptom of Westernization: Serbs read and write as well with the Latin alphabet.
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As Tadic seeks coalition, new hope for Serbia
The victory of his pro-EU party Sunday defied the Western view of Serbs as unwilling to let go of historical grievances. Now, a peaceful future seems possible.
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Turbo-folk music is the sound of Serbia feeling sorry for itself
A product of the criminal Milosevic era, its odd nostalgia is the soundtrack to a new wave of nationalism.
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On eve of Serbia vote, E.U. pact means more aid
Serbia will sign a premembership deal with the E.U. today that could bolster trailing pro-Western parties and give it greater access to record funding for the Balkans.
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Opinion: Olympic boycotts – a bad idea
They don't work. Instead, promote the Olympic truce.
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Is it Macedonia by any other name?
Tatters of Alexander the Great's empire aren't arguing over territory, but what a nation can call itself.
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Bosnian steel mill spurs trade in war-torn Balkans
ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel company, has revived the mill with a $280 million investment.
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Kosovo independence: Russia warns of separatist storm
Frustration is deep over Western support for independence that Russia sees as destabilizing and against international law.
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The Monitor's View: Kosovo: Mind the gap
It can bridge divisions over its independence by living up to its multiethnic promise.
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Why Kosovo's independence bid is unique
Effort may lack UN legality, but is politically practical, say many diplomats, despite Serb anger.
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Kosovo tries to launch independence softly
Despite Serbia's ire, province may declare independence as soon as Sunday.
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Impoverished Serb tennis on a roll
Things are looking up: Practice is no longer held in the drained Olympic-size pool.
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Money woes threaten Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal
The tribunal trying Cambodia's former leaders says it needs to triple its $56.3 million budget to try up to eight defendants.
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Serbian PM blocks EU pact over Kosovo, despite vote
Belgrade power broker Vojislav Kostunica is shaking the newly elected government over Kosovo.
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A human rights statistician finds truth in numbers
Whether gazing at a computer or into the eyes of a former dictator, numbers cruncher Patrick Ball is on the front lines of justice.
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Slovenia heads EU as Balkan neighbors begin to stir
Serbs vote Sunday in polls in which Kosovo independence is a central issue. Slovenia was once part of Yugoslavia.
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U.S. religious freedom is being eroded, advocates say
Misconceptions and ignorance are weakening the Constitution's 'first freedom.'
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