Monday, May 20, 2013


  • Going To Pot

    Georgia’s strict laws on marijuana have become the subject of a hot debate in the former Soviet republic as the government considers decriminalizing the use of cannabis.

  • Gazprom Struggles To Stay Dominant

    After two decades as Russia's marquee company, Gazprom could be losing its mojo. A changing energy market and emergence of new energy sources is challenging the company's longtime dominance.

  • Video Bosnia's Romeo And Juliet

    The story of ethnic Serb Bosko Brkic and Admira Ismic, his Bosniak girlfriend, ended with two short bursts from a sniper's rifle on a Sarajevo bridge the afternoon of May 19, 1993.



Multimedia

Video Burek, Bosnia's Favorite Food, Earns World Recognition

One of the most popular local dishes in the Balkans is burek, also known as pita, a layered pastry stuffed with meat, cheese, or other fillings. In Bosnia, burek is a source of national pride, and locals are eager to share their recipes and opinions on the dish with foreigners.

Photogallery Event Marks 69th Anniversary Of Crimean Tatar Deportations

More than 30,000 people took part in a rally in the Crimean city of Simferopol on May 18 to mourn the victims of the deportation of Crimean Tatars at the end of World War II. Organizers conducted a "minute of grief and unity" and a Muslim prayer for those who never returned from the expulsion, ordered by Josef Stalin. There were some calls for Crimean Tatar autonomy at the event. (14 PHOTOS)

Multimedia Archive

Most Popular

Global News Dashboard
Job Opportunities