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Virtual pioneers: Macedonia schools to get wired

Reuters US Online Report Technology News 84 days ago

SKOPJE/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - "Practical English Grammar by Correspondence" -- a 1973 tome published by the Soviet Union -- sits atop a pile of books on the librarian's desk in Macedonia's Grigor Prlichev elementary school. It's a good book for learning English, ...

Macedonia seeks to stop archaeological smugglers

AFP Global Edition 98 days ago

Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations at the country's wealth of archaeological sites, many of which have already been ransacked by savvy smugglers digging up the rich treasures. "The criminals are always a step ahead, they follow our ...

Macedonia seeks to stop archaelogical smugglers

AFP Global Edition 104 days ago

Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations at the country's wealth of archaeological sites, many of which have already been ransacked by savvy smugglers digging up the rich treasures. "The criminals are always a step ahead, they follow our ...

Kosovo, Macedonia agree full diplomatic ties

AFP Global Edition 114 days ago

Kosovo and Macedonia have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties after resolving a long-running border dispute, the Macedonian government said on Sunday. The agreement was signed by the Macedonian foreign minister in Skopje on Saturday evening and by his Kosovan counterpart in ...

Macedonia and Kosovo settle border dispute

AFP Global Edition 115 days ago

Macedonia and Kosovo have settled a long-running border dispute, the two governments said on Saturday, paving the way for them to establish full diplomatic ties. Parliamentarians in Kosovo voted Saturday to approve the deal, struck late on Friday, with 81 of the ...

Kosovo, Macedonia sign border deal

AP News 116 days ago

Kosovo, Macedonia demarcate disputed border Kosovo's authorities say they have demarcated a disputed border with Macedonia, a scene of tensions in the past. A statement from the office of Kosovo's Prime Minister late Friday says the deal strengthens Kosovo's statehood and "deepens ...

65 films contend for foreign-language Oscar

AP News 117 days ago

65 films contend for foreign-language honor at 82nd Academy Awards Here are the 65 foreign-language contenders for the 82nd Academy Awards, along with the names of the directors and countries of origin: Albania, "Alive!," Artan Minarolli. Argentina, "El Secreto de Sus Ojos," ...

Vote offers Balkans EU hope despite new problems

Reuters US Online Report World News 129 days ago

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Ireland's "yes" vote to an EU reform treaty may give hope to Balkan nations in their tortuous path to membership but recent reminders of ethnic divisions and xenophobia in the region may also pose new hurdles. Referendum results on ...

Macedonian troops prepared to serve in Afghan war

AP News 144 days ago

President of Macedonia wants troops to serve alongside Vermont National Guard in Afghan war The president of Macedonia says 80 soldiers from his country are ready to serve in Afghanistan alongside soldiers from the Vermont National Guard — if the Pentagon gives ...

A look at economic developments around the globe

AP News 144 days ago

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: ___ SOCHI, Russia — Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said other currencies besides ...

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