Serbia, Kosovo renew ‘very difficult’ dialogue World The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo on Friday held their first talks in 18 months on resolving one of Europe's most intractable territorial disputes,... Serbia, Kosovo renew ‘very difficult’ dialogue
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World Erdogan says Hagia Sophia to be reopened for Muslim worship Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Friday that the Hagia Sophia, one of the architectural wonders of the world, would be reopened... 39 mins ago
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World Furore after Indian police shoot gangster dead Indian police shot dead one of the country's most wanted gangsters on Friday just a day after his dramatic arrest, sparking accusations of a... 50 mins ago
Culture Spitfire tribute as UK says goodbye to WWII icon Vera Lynn Two Royal Air Force Spitfires staged a ceremonial fly-past Friday as thousands of people turned out to pay their last respects to British World... 1 hour ago
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