SYRIA: Foreign investment growing fast, but still low

President Bashar al-Assad reaffirmed his commitment to increased links with Europe yesterday,...

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SERBIA: Refusal to curb extremists will exact costs

One of the two people suspected of causing the death of a French football fan last month is...

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A record 4.3 million foreign visitors arrived in Turkey in July, according to the latest figures...

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The gambling industry is growing rapidly in the region, attracting tourists from neighbouring...

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The World Cup, scheduled for mid-2010, could make or break South Africa's reputation as a host...

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Settlement of the issue could improve bilateral relations, and open up the region to tourism.

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Abkhazia celebrates one year of Russian recognition tomorrow. Stability in Abkhazia is important...

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North Korean envoys met South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in Seoul yesterday. This was Lee's...

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Dubai's reputation as an open, Western-friendly Arab country has suffered setbacks over the past...

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Although the effect of the current global recession has been less severe in North Africa than...

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