tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83342993748781869152024-03-08T03:59:51.149-08:00Michael's ListWhere East Meets WestMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comBlogger653125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-33902025001233711472014-04-11T11:33:00.001-07:002014-04-11T11:33:15.364-07:00Cyprus: President On Gas, Reunification; Serbia's Mammoth; NASA & Russia, Google Maps Crimea; Turkey Needs Reforms In Line With EU; Iran: U.S. Visa Denied; Israel: Restrictions on Pascha PilgrimsI. EURACTIV - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iBQJV9" target="_blank">Cyprus President Says Gas Can Help Reunification</a><br />
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II. STARTELEGRAM - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iBN0qC" target="_blank">Serbia Experts Use Heavy Machinery To Move Mammoth</a><br />
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III. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1iBPiWt" target="_blank">NASA Is Cutting Ties With Russia. But It’s Not That Simple.</a><br />
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IV. ITARTASS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iBONvP" target="_blank">Google Mapmakers To Mark Crimea As Russian Territory</a><br />
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V. EUROPA - <a href="http://bit.ly/1giDrzz" target="_blank">EU-Turkey: Need To Re-Engage In Reforms In Line With EU Standards</a><br />
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VI. THEHILL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1giCXtd" target="_blank">Obama Denies Visa To Iran Diplomat</a><br />
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VII. MAANNEWS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iBSpO8" target="_blank">Orthodox Archbishop Condemns Israeli Restrictions On Pascha Pilgrims</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-6215333517668810812014-04-10T08:50:00.001-07:002014-04-10T08:50:35.075-07:00Clinton & Pussy Riot; Serbia, Kosovo & FIFA; Cyprus Recovery & Russia Leaves PACE; Turkey VS YouTube; Obamacare Red Flags; The Ultimate WarriorI. LIFESITENEWS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1qx2ikx" target="_blank">Hillary Clinton Praises Bravery Of Pussy Riot Band Members Who Desecrated Russian Orthodox Cathedral</a><br />
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II. BLEACHERREPORT - <a href="http://bit.ly/1qxi4vY" target="_blank">Serbs Set To Challenge Kosovo's FIFA-Backed Move To Autonomy</a><br />
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III. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/1oPCPqZ" target="_blank">Cyprus President Sees Market Return, Wary On More Russia sanctions</a><br />
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IV. ITARTASS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1qxtLTn" target="_blank">Russian Delegation Leaving PACE Spring Session Due To Restriction Of Its Powers</a><br />
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V. NEWSWEEK - <a href="http://bit.ly/1qxp8IL" target="_blank">After Leak Of Secret Recording, Turkey's Government Keeps YouTube Ban Despite Court Order</a><br />
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VI. THEFISCALTIMES - <a href="http://yhoo.it/1qxV7bR" target="_blank">Two New Studies Raise Red Flags On Obamacare</a><br />
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VII. ABCNEWS - <a href="http://abcn.ws/1qxTZoB" target="_blank">What Made The Ultimate Warrior A Wrestling Legend</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-73466658240275557392014-04-09T10:33:00.000-07:002014-04-09T10:33:21.664-07:00Repentance; Russian Position on Cyprus, Ukraine, Troops and the West; 100 World War Moments; World Cup 2014: Greece Beats the Odds; Do Not Call Summit; NASA: No UFO on MarsI. MYSTAGOGY - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iuz55x" target="_blank">God Will Not Judge Us Because We Sinned, But He Will Judge Us Because We Did Not Repent</a><br />
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II. FAMAGUSTAGAZETTE - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iuKCSv" target="_blank">Lavrov: Russian Position On Cyprus 'Based On Principles'</a><br />
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III. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/1iuLrdP" target="_blank">Russia Tries To Reassure West, Ukraine Over Troops</a><br />
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IV. INDEPENDENT - <a href="http://ind.pn/1iuGh1x" target="_blank">A History Of The First World War In 100 Moments</a><br />
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V. TIMESCOLONIST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iuFBJw" target="_blank">WORLD CUP 2014: Greece Beats The Odds To Stay On Football Map By Qualifying For World Cup</a><br />
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VI. WTHR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iuzXak" target="_blank">Indianapolis Hosts First-ever "Do Not Call" List Summit</a><br />
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VII. EURONEWS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iuMwCy" target="_blank">NASA Rejects Rumours Strange Light On Mars Is UFO</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-17239217657747023822014-04-08T09:19:00.005-07:002014-04-08T09:19:57.167-07:00New Testament Returning to Greek Monastery; Court Setup for Kosovo Crimes; Turkey Ties to Syria Chemical Weapons, Erdogan & Twitter Ban; Cyprus Talks; Russia Warns Ukraine Civil War; Obama & MedicareI. LATIMES - <a href="http://lat.ms/1g433Nf" target="_blank">Getty Museum To Return 12th Century New Testament To Greece Monastery</a><br />
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II. ABCNEWS - <a href="http://abcn.ws/1g45oI2" target="_blank">EU To Set Up Court For Kosovo Crimes</a><br />
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III. NATIONALJOURNAL - <a href="http://bit.ly/PZnrZd" target="_blank">Report Ties Turkey To Syrian Chemical Assaults</a><br />
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IV. CNET - <a href="http://cnet.co/1lNTj0H" target="_blank">Turkey’s Prime Minister Wants Twitter Ban Reinstated</a><br />
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V. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hcu7ht" target="_blank">Cyprus: Fule Says Mood "Very Different" This Time</a><br />
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VI. CNN - <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/08/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/" target="_blank">Russia Warns Of Civil War If Ukraine Uses Force To Quell Eastern Revolts</a><br />
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VII. THEHILL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hcBmGh" target="_blank">Obama Backs Down On Cuts To Medicare</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-87981775840965455842014-04-02T08:09:00.001-07:002014-04-02T08:09:22.675-07:00Get Vaccinated: Measles Outbreak; Obamacare #'s ?'d; Crimeans Seek Russian Citizenship, NATO Suspends Cooperation; Bosnia: 3-State Confederation; Cyprus UN Meeting; 6th Century Byzantine Monastery Discovered In Israel I. NBCNY - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dNarRW" target="_blank">Measles Outbreak Grows to 25 Cases in NYC, Spreads to Lower East Side</a><br />
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II. REASON - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dMYJXv" target="_blank">White House Says It Hit 7.04 Million Obamacare Sign-ups: Oh Really?</a><br />
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III. ITARTASS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dN5l86" target="_blank">Tens Of Thousands In Crimea Apply For Russian Citizenship</a><br />
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IV. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/1dN5LLO" target="_blank">NATO Suspends Cooperation With Russia Over Ukraine Crisis</a><br />
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V. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dN5oks" target="_blank">Dodik: Bosnia As "Three-State Confederation"</a><br />
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VI. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dN6lsW" target="_blank">Cyprus President To Meet UN Secretary General In Brussels</a><br />
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VII. FOXNEWS - <a href="http://fxn.ws/1dMYU4V" target="_blank">6th Century Monastery With Intricate Mosaic Floors Discovered In Israel</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-4805039151217208872014-03-31T09:20:00.001-07:002014-03-31T09:20:33.522-07:00Obamacare Ends (like it began) With Glitches; Mitch Hedberg Jokes; Republika Srpska; Medvedev Visits Crimea; NATO to Train Ukraine Troops; Erdogan to Target His Enemies; Metropolitan Jonah Celebrates 1ST Orthodox Liturgy Held at William & MaryI. ABCNEWS - <a href="http://abcn.ws/1gTWwd6" target="_blank">Obamacare Enrollment Ends A Lot Like It Began – With Glitches</a><br />
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II. BUZZFEED - <a href="http://bzfd.it/1gTQbyc" target="_blank">A Complete Ranking Of (Almost) Every Single Mitch Hedberg Joke</a><br />
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III. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1gTUfyn" target="_blank">Republika Srpska "has right to self-determination"</a><br />
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IV. FOXNEWS - <a href="http://fxn.ws/1gTZU7K" target="_blank">Russian PM Medvedev visits Crimea as some Russian troops withdraw from Ukraine border</a><br />
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V. WSJ - <a href="http://on.wsj.com/1gTW7r0" target="_blank">NATO Looks to Add Pressure on Russia, to Intensify Training of Ukrainian Troops</a><br />
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VI. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/1gU0tyu" target="_blank">Erdogan targets enemies after poll triumph</a><br />
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VII. EADIOCESE - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hU0w8G" target="_blank">Metropolitan Jonah Celebrated First Orthodox Liturgy held in Wren Chapel at College of William & Mary</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-4672832179041061312014-03-25T06:42:00.001-07:002014-03-25T06:42:45.661-07:00Greek Independence Day, Greek Yogurt, Greece, Israel, U.S. Drills; Deep Purple to Perform in "occupied" Cyprus; Crimea, EU, Kosovo, Russia, Ukraine; Annunciation of the TheotokosI. WIKIPEDIA - <a href="http://bit.ly/1gxovPD" target="_blank">Greek War of Independence</a><br />
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II. FOXNEWS - <a href="http://fxn.ws/NO5bRc" target="_blank">Greek "Yogurt" Practically Unknown in Greece</a><br />
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III. TIMESOFISRAEL - <a href="http://bit.ly/NO4Jm6" target="_blank">"Iran scenario" at Israel, U.S., Greece Naval Exercise, Replacing Israeli-Turkish drill</a><br />
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IV. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/NO6uzL" target="_blank">Deep Purple slated to perform in "occupied" Cyprus</a><br />
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V. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/NO3fYZ" target="_blank">Crimea Will Not Cause EU to Reconsider Kosovo</a><br />
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VI. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/NO6IGU" target="_blank">West, Russia signal line drawn in Ukraine crisis</a><br />
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VII. GOARCH - <a href="http://bit.ly/NO2kaW" target="_blank">Annunciation of the Theotokos</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-31561670583124808552014-03-24T07:18:00.005-07:002014-03-24T07:18:58.340-07:00March 24, 1999: NATO Attacks Serbia; Facts Only: Kosovo vs Crimea; Cyprus Talks Continue; Turkey Releases Killers, Shoots Down Syrian Jet; "Christian Holocaust"; Obama, KonyI. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1ps5i10" target="_blank">15 Years Since Start of NATO's War Against Serbia</a><br />
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II. RT - <a href="http://bit.ly/1ps58qF" target="_blank">Facts Only: Kosovo vs Crimea - "Good Independence" vs "Bad Referendum"</a><br />
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III. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1ps82vu" target="_blank">Cypriot Negotiators Hold New Meeting Monday</a><br />
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IV. CPWORLD - <a href="http://bit.ly/1psb6rn" target="_blank">Turkey Releases Men Accused of Torturing, Slitting Throats of 3 Christians</a><br />
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V. NATIONALPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1ps9ePr" target="_blank">Turkish Fighter Jets Shot Down Syrian Warplane that Violated Turkey’s Airspace</a><br />
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VI. ISRAELNATIONALNEWS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1psaVwn" target="_blank">"EU is Ignoring a Holocaust Against Christians"</a><br />
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VII. USATODAY - <a href="http://usat.ly/1ps9pdE" target="_blank">Obama sends aid to find Joseph Kony</a><br />
<br />Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-28700266949280768552014-03-21T08:37:00.000-07:002014-03-21T08:37:01.213-07:0049 Reasons to Love Greece; Erdogan Bans Twitter & Twitter Explodes; Russia Annexes Crimea, Ukraine and EU Sign Trade Pact; Cyprus's "Fine Line"; Ancient Cats & Domestication; Kosovo "our" Jerusalem; Memory Eternal Archbishop PhilipI. BUZZFEED - <a href="http://bzfd.it/1gPocOz" target="_blank">49 Reasons To Love Greece</a><br />
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II. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1gPsPIz" target="_blank">Turkey bans Twitter — and Twitter explodes</a><br />
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III. CNN - <a href="http://cnn.it/1gPq4H8" target="_blank">Ukraine signs EU trade pact as Russia finalizes Crimea annexation</a><br />
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IV. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1gPr3qG" target="_blank">Cyprus walks a fine line in EU</a><br />
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V. SCIENTIFICAMERICAN - <a href="http://bit.ly/1gPlsAX" target="_blank">Ancient Egyptian Kitten Skeletons Hint at Earlier Cat Domestication</a><br />
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VI. JPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1gPmdK5" target="_blank">"Kosovo is our Jerusalem"</a><br />
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VII. IBTIMES - <a href="http://bit.ly/1gPn4dV" target="_blank">Archbishop Philip Saliba, Head Of Major Eastern Orthodox Church In North America, Dies After Leading It For 50 Years</a>sMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-534211378380463132014-03-19T09:36:00.000-07:002014-03-19T09:36:06.267-07:00Crimea Independence & Kosovo; National Georgraphic Map: Crimea as Part of Russia; Romania: EU & Moldova; Greek Lessons in "north" Cyprus, UNFICYP Turns 50; Israel Airstrikes, Syria; Coptic Bishop: God has a Solution for EgyptI. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fHD6BN" target="_blank">"Crimea Legally Declares Independence, Kosovo was Illegal"</a><br />
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II. USNEWS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fHDpws" target="_blank">National Geographic Plans to Show Crimea as Part of Russia on Maps</a><br />
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III. NZHERALD - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fHDBvQ" target="_blank">Romania: EU should give Moldova a date for joining</a><br />
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IV. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fHCMTN" target="_blank">Greek Language Lessons "north" Cyprus?</a><br />
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V. USNEWS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fHD0u5" target="_blank">Cyprus: UNFICYP Turns 50</a><br />
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VI. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1fHDVdO" target="_blank">Israeli airstrikes escalate tensions with Syria</a><br />
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VII. CHRISTIANTODAY - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fHEwMO" target="_blank">Bishop: "God has a solution for Egypt"</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-35948267192473028572014-03-18T05:45:00.000-07:002014-03-18T05:45:00.073-07:00Double Standards: Kosovo, Crimea, Putin Signs Treaty; Cyprus: Hurdles Ahead; Female Empowerment: Turkish Soap Operas; California Man Tried to Join Syria Islamists; Indianapolis: Top 10 Best Downtowns; How Should I Pray?I. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iYzrrb" target="_blank">Crimea, Kosovo, and double standards</a><br />
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II. LATIMES - <a href="http://lat.ms/1kF6VbC" target="_blank">Putin signs treaty to make Crimea part of Russia</a><br />
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III. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iYCtf8" target="_blank">Cyprus President warns of difficult hurdles ahead</a><br />
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IV. EKATHIMERINI - <a href="http://bit.ly/1iYBYBL" target="_blank">New tool for female empowerment: Turkish soap operas</a><br />
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V. FOXNEWS - <a href="http://fxn.ws/1iYDBzx" target="_blank">California man tried to join Syria Islamists, discussed attacking LA subway system</a><br />
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VI. INDYSTAR - <a href="http://indy.st/1iYz1RE" target="_blank">Indianapolis named in "Top 10 Best Downtowns 2014" list</a><br />
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VII. PRAVMIR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1kF6MVr" target="_blank">How Should I Pray?</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-61481690766267241552014-03-17T07:42:00.001-07:002014-03-17T08:55:20.871-07:00Turkey: Erdogan Crackdown Worse Than Coup; Cyprus: U.S. Navy Seals, Libya Tanker; Ukraine: Greece, Russia, Crimea, EU Imposes Sanctions; Kosovo: Ten Years Since Anti-Serb Violence; Venezuela Troops Fire at Protesters; Saint PatrickI. DAILYSTAR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1kBErQ6" target="_blank">Turkish cleric says Erdogan crackdown worse than army coup era</a><br />
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II. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1kBEhbf" target="_blank">Navy SEALs board mystery tanker Morning Glory near Cyprus</a><br />
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III. EKATHIMERINI - <a href="http://bit.ly/1nxAWi2" target="_blank">Greece urges diplomatic channels with Russia to remain open after Crimea vote</a><br />
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IV. BBC - <a href="http://bbc.in/1nxHnlk" target="_blank">Ukraine crisis EU imposes sanctions over Crimea</a><br />
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V. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1nxArVn" target="_blank">Ten years since massive anti-Serb violence [March Pogrom] in Kosovo</a><br />
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VI. THEGUARDIAN - <a href="http://bit.ly/1nxCmZQ" target="_blank">Venezuela troops fire teargas at protesters</a><br />
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VII. GOARCH - <a href="http://bit.ly/1ivT7jx" target="_blank">Saint Patrick, the Enlightener of Ireland</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-88055036361422639252014-03-13T05:22:00.001-07:002014-03-13T05:22:59.679-07:00Venezuela Unrest Continues; Protests in Turkey; Russia: Sanction Scenarios; Israeli Response, Gaza; Canada, Cyprus Gas; U.S. Aid to Egypt; Indianapolis Top Convention CityI. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/1oPszd4" target="_blank">Three more killed in Venezuela unrest, students battle troops</a><br />
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II. RT - <a href="http://bit.ly/1oPpQ3i" target="_blank">Protester killed in Turkey clashes (PHOTOS, VIDEO)</a><br />
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III. BLOOMBERG - <a href="http://bloom.bg/1oPp6eH" target="_blank">Russia Said to Ready for Iran-Style Sanctions in Worst Case, Retaliatory Sanctions</a><br />
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IV. EURONEWS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1oPrUrW" target="_blank">Israel responds to militant rocket fire with airstrikes on Gaza</a><br />
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V. FINANCIALMIRROR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1oPpnOG" target="_blank">Canada seeks involvement in Cyprus offshore hydrocarbons sector</a><br />
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VI. AHRAM - <a href="http://bit.ly/1oPrqlS" target="_blank">Kerry to decide "soon" on resuming Egypt aid</a><br />
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VII. INDYSTAR - <a href="http://indy.st/1oPndyy" target="_blank">Who's top convention city? Indianapolis, poll says</a><br />
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Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-56243693382989005172014-03-12T08:57:00.000-07:002014-03-12T08:57:02.101-07:00Int'l Law Broken when Serbia was Attacked; Cyprus: Frozen in Time, Gas & Italy; Turkish Police, Protesters Clash; Wrestling Diplomacy; How Nuns Were Freed; Hagia SophiaI. B92 - Schroeder: <a href="http://bit.ly/N6bqPS" target="_blank">"International law was broken when Serbia was attacked"</a><br />
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II. PORTSMOUTH - <a href="http://bit.ly/1icTwHx" target="_blank">Areas of Cyprus frozen in time tourists never see</a><br />
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III. MALTATODAY - <a href="http://bit.ly/1icU7sw" target="_blank">Italy's Medserv awarded multi-million contract in Cyprus</a><br />
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IV. WSJ - <a href="http://on.wsj.com/1icWADy" target="_blank">Turkish Police, Protesters Clash After Teen's Death</a><br />
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V. USATODAY - <a href="http://usat.ly/1cQyjDH" target="_blank">Wrestling diplomacy: Ukraine vs Russia, U.S. vs Iran</a><br />
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VI. ALMONITOR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1id2CUE" target="_blank">How the Maaloula nuns were freed</a><br />
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VII. AMCONMAG - <a href="http://bit.ly/N67HBZ" target="_blank">Hagia Sophias: From Museums to Mosques</a><br />
<br />Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-351723130129817412014-03-11T06:38:00.001-07:002014-03-11T06:38:29.359-07:00Cyprus and ID of Missing Persons Remains; FYROM; Erdogan, Turkey, Censorship; People Missing: Syria; Venezuela Unrest Continues; Bike Indianapolis; 1st Ecumenical Council after 1,200+ yearsI. DAILYMAIL - <a href="http://dailym.ai/1fmz55P" target="_blank">Race to ID Remains of Cypriots who Disappeared During Turkish Invasion 40+ Years Ago</a><br />
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II. NEOKOSMOS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fmG1Qn" target="_blank">Australia's stand on FYROM and Cyprus</a><br />
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III. HOLLYWOODREPORTER - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fmFSwj" target="_blank">Turkish Prime Minister Threatens to Ban Facebook, YouTube</a><br />
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IV. NEWSTRIBUNE - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fmzsgt" target="_blank">A List of Prominent People [Still] Missing in Syria</a><br />
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V. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1fmFyO8" target="_blank">Venezuela unrest plays out daily</a><br />
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VI. WISHTV - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fmAg5f" target="_blank">Indy, 5 U.S. cities, selected to develop better bike lanes</a><br />
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VII. PATHEOS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1fmzvJs" target="_blank">Orthodox churches to hold first Ecumenical Council in 1,200 years</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-50960876164833149552014-03-10T09:26:00.000-07:002014-03-10T09:26:02.725-07:00Syria "rebels" free Orthodox Nuns, Patriarchs urge Peace in Ukraine & Synod to meet in 2016; US Sanctions, Russia Weapon's Freeze; Greek Kingdoms: Bactria, India; UNFICYP: Fossil of Cold War; Serbia, Croatia at ICJ; Taliban and Afghan ElectionI. TIME - <a href="http://ti.me/1nd7hKS" target="_blank">Group Linked to Al-Qaeda Frees Orthodox Nuns</a><br />
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II. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/1kaQfIG" target="_blank">Orthodox patriarchs urge peace in Ukraine, agree on Synod in 2016</a><br />
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III. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1nd5TI4" target="_blank">In response to U.S. sanctions over Ukraine, Russia may freeze weapons inspections</a><br />
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IV. GREEKREPORTER - <a href="http://bit.ly/1g1fs31" target="_blank">Greek Kingdoms of Bactria and India Through Coins Exhibition</a><br />
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V. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1nd6yt3" target="_blank">UNFICYP: a living fossil of the Cold War</a><br />
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VI. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1nd57uS" target="_blank">Serbia Legal team head: Croatia's evidence is weak</a><br />
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VII. INDEPENDENT - <a href="http://ind.pn/1nd7LRl" target="_blank">Taliban threaten violence against upcoming Afghan election</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-81638684215342535682014-03-05T11:11:00.000-08:002014-03-05T11:11:12.101-08:00Russia Snubs Kerry; UN Envoy Crimea Trip Cut Short; Cyprus Hopes for German Tourists; N Korean Missiles Pass-by Chinese Jet; Israel Fires on Hezbollah on Syria's Border; German President to Visit Nazi Massacre Site in Greece; Halki Orthodox Seminary Still ClosedI. THEHILL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hMV5ed" target="_blank">Russia snubs Kerry at Ukraine meeting</a><br />
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II. CALGARYHERALD - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hMTbum" target="_blank">UN envoy to Crimea tells AP: "My visit was interrupted for reasons I cannot understand"</a><br />
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III. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hMWmCa" target="_blank">Cyprus Hopes for tourism boost from Germany in 2014</a><br />
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IV. WSJ - <a href="http://on.wsj.com/1hMTo0k" target="_blank">North Korea Missiles Passed Near Chinese Passenger Jet</a><br />
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V. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1hMUzNv" target="_blank">Israel fires on Hezbollah on Syrian border</a><br />
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VI. SUNHERALD - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hMPKUc" target="_blank">German president seeks to visit Nazi massacre site in Greece</a><br />
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VII. JOURNALREVIEW - <a href="http://bit.ly/NUDg2l" target="_blank">Orthodox seminary in Turkey awaiting reopening</a><br />
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II. NATIONALPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1kuXZrL" target="_blank">"We aren’t going to fight the Ukrainian people": Putin reserves right to use force in Crimea, warns West sanctions will backfire</a><br />
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III. BBC - <a href="http://bbc.in/1kuXhe6" target="_blank">Syria submits new plan to ship chemicals arms by April</a><br />
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IV. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1kuWkCn" target="_blank">Cyprus: Possible leaders’ meeting this month</a><br />
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V. AFP - <a href="http://bit.ly/1kuWvhc" target="_blank">Turkey PM faces popularity slide</a><br />
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VI. THEGUARDIAN - <a href="http://bit.ly/1jOI1Wv" target="_blank">Nikola Tesla's ashes spark row between Serbian scientists and Orthodox church</a><br />
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VII. PRAVMIR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1kuYkdS" target="_blank">The Who’s Who of The Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-47392365615996060032014-03-03T10:45:00.001-08:002014-03-03T10:45:39.204-08:00Greek Wine looks to China; Cyprus, "Kosovo", Serbia & Croatia at ICJ; Ukrainians & Russian Invasion, Venezuela & U.S. Sen Rubio; Rep Ryan: Welfare & Poverty; Great LentI. WCT - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dhbIOk" target="_blank">Greece's legendary winery looks to future in China</a><br />
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II. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dhczP0" target="_blank">Cyprus: "Serbia will not have to recognize Kosovo"</a><br />
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III. DW - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dheTW6" target="_blank">Croatia and Serbia sue each other for genocide</a><br />
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IV. TIME - <a href="http://ti.me/1dhdhvB" target="_blank">Many Ukrainians Want Russia to Invade</a><br />
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V. MIAMIHERALD - <a href="http://hrld.us/1dhfU0t" target="_blank">Crises in Ukraine, Venezuela put Florida Sen. Marco Rubio back in spotlight</a><br />
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VI. THEHILL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dhageN" target="_blank">Ryan: Welfare programs making poverty worse</a><br />
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VII. PRAVMIR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1dhgUSg" target="_blank">Completing the Remaining Time of Our Life in Peace and Repentance</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-36715984322318476272014-02-28T12:05:00.001-08:002014-02-28T12:05:22.830-08:00Syria Christians: Pay, Convert, or Die; Russia: Yanukovych; Cyprus: Water from Turkey; Tesla: Buried in Serbia; Indy: Urban Revival; Obamacare: On Your Dining Receipt; U.S. Flag Shirt Banned for Safety<div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-38186667756024463762014-02-27T06:24:00.002-08:002014-02-27T06:24:20.897-08:00Cyprus: Talks in Greece, Turkey, Edrogan's 2nd Tape; Reid: Obamacare Ads are "Lies", U.S. & Israel Lobby; N Korea test-fires missile; Russian flag flies in Crimea, Ukraine Orthodox Church seizuresI. CYPRUSMAIL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o8sKQv" target="_blank">Cyprus: Negotiators hold talks in Athens and Ankara</a><br />
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II. REUTERS - <a href="http://reut.rs/1o8u1Xv" target="_blank">Turkish prime minister targeted in second audio tape</a><br />
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III. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/1o8tJju" target="_blank">Harry Reid’s claim that the "vast majority" of AFP’s Obamacare ads are "lies"</a><br />
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IV. FT - <a href="http://on.ft.com/1o8ubOB" target="_blank">Shifting U.S. foreign policy views force rethink by Israel lobby</a><br />
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V. AFP - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o8thBM" target="_blank">N.Korea test-fires four short-range missiles</a><br />
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VI. NATIONALPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o8tkxz" target="_blank">Russian flag flies over building seized by defiant loyalists as Putin shelters wanted Ukrainian president</a><br />
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VII. KYIVPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o8rpch" target="_blank">Kyiv patriarchate says is not calling for rioting, seizure of churches</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-36508319205396127142014-02-26T07:07:00.002-08:002014-02-26T07:07:45.732-08:00U.S. Dep Sec State Burns meets Tymoshenko; Russia Military Readiness; Syria Al-Qaida group; Hezbollah threatens Israel; Sebelius attacks GOP; Obamacare Costs on Small Businesses; Libya: Christians ExecutedI. KYIVPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o5N6JW" target="_blank">Tymoshenko meets with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Burns</a><br />
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II. RIANOVOSTI - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o5Likm" target="_blank">Russian Armed Forces Hold Combat Readiness Snap Check</a><br />
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III. UPI - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o5M8gX" target="_blank">Al-Qaida attempts to rein in Syrian splinter group</a><br />
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IV. HAARETZ - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o5O9tl" target="_blank">Hezbollah threatens to attack Israel in response to Syria border strike</a><br />
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V. THEHILL - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o5NXub" target="_blank">Sebelius lashes out at GOP governors</a><br />
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VI. USCHAMBER - <a href="http://uscham.com/1o5OHiX" target="_blank">Obamacare Will Mean Higher Costs for Most Small Businesses</a><br />
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VII. CPWORLD - <a href="http://bit.ly/1o5P25n" target="_blank">Gunmen Go Door-to-Door to Find and Execute Christians in Libya</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-49536337101342614212014-02-25T07:24:00.000-08:002014-02-25T07:35:16.577-08:00Erdogan Tapes; EU-Russia-Ukraine wrangle; NATO & "Kosovo" Army; Greek Olive Oil; 6 Californias?; Earth's Crystal; Keep Lent: 4 Times a YearI. BBC - <a href="http://bbc.in/1foPM67" target="_blank">Turkey PM Erdogan says "tapped" phone call to son "fabricated"</a><br />
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II. DW - <a href="http://bit.ly/1foPT1w" target="_blank">EU, Russia wrangle over Ukraine's new government</a><br />
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III. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1po9LVo" target="_blank">No reaction from NATO about announcements of "Kosovo army"</a><br />
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IV. MIAMIHERALD - <a href="http://hrld.us/1poaxld" target="_blank">Greek olives face squeeze in efficiency drive</a><br />
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V. CBS - <a href="http://cbsn.ws/1foPWdK" target="_blank">California to split into six states? Plan closer than ever to a vote</a><br />
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VII. PATHEOS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1foRDry" target="_blank">Keeping Lent: Not once a year but four times</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-33647350252634985922014-02-24T06:03:00.000-08:002014-02-24T06:03:11.208-08:00Serbia - Cyprus "ties"; Egypt gov't resigns; U.S. Military downsize; Venezuela protests; Polio return?; Ukraine: Faith, Hope; No Church in ArabiaI. B92 - <a href="http://bit.ly/1leT6TB" target="_blank">Serbia and Cyprus enjoy "unbreakable ties"</a><br />
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II. NATIONALPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1leU8z0" target="_blank">Egypt government resigns</a><br />
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III. ABCNEWS - <a href="http://abcn.ws/1leV46s" target="_blank">Hagel to Propose Big Cuts in Army in 2015 Budget</a><br />
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IV. JPOST - <a href="http://bit.ly/1leVw4F" target="_blank">Venezuela deaths rise</a><br />
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V. LATIMES - <a href="http://lat.ms/1leUNQU" target="_blank">Mysterious polio-like illnesses reported in some California children</a><br />
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VI. VOA - <a href="http://bit.ly/1leS5eg" target="_blank">Faith, Hope on Quiet Kyiv Sunday</a><br />
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VII. CHRISTIANTODAY - <a href="http://bit.ly/1leSAF9" target="_blank">Coptic Church: Reports of first church in Saudi Arabia are false</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334299374878186915.post-27753621819560536522014-02-21T08:09:00.002-08:002014-02-21T08:09:21.451-08:00Ukraine: Priests Role, Protests Live; Greece, FYROM & NATO; China angry at Obama; Cyprus Peace TalksI. WASHINGTONPOST - <a href="http://wapo.st/MeY4AH" target="_blank">Dramatic photos: Ukraine’s priests take an active role in protests</a><br />
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II. TELEGRAPH - <a href="http://bit.ly/1p1rWQp" target="_blank">Ukraine protests live: Opposition signs deal to end crisis</a><br />
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III. BALKANS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1p1pr0t" target="_blank">Greece DPM visits FYR Macedonia in the capacity of current EU President</a><br />
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IV. NATO - <a href="http://bit.ly/1p1pB8b" target="_blank">Secretary General discusses European Defence and Ukraine in Greece</a><br />
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V. USATODAY - <a href="http://usat.ly/1p1rqSw" target="_blank">China angry at Obama's meeting with Dalai Lama</a><br />
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VI. WPR - <a href="http://bit.ly/1p1q0Ym" target="_blank">After Kick-Starting Cyprus Talks, U.S. Should Now Stand Back</a><br />
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VII. INCYPRUS - <a href="http://bit.ly/1p1pIRi" target="_blank">Key to Cyprus peace lies in Ankara</a>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07483796521206155319noreply@blogger.com