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Biggest defaults in modern history (infographic)
In the following infographic you can see the biggest defaults in modern history from 1983 onwards. Unsurprisingly, Greece stands on top of the rest. Argentina comes a distant second, while Russia’s default in 1998 under President Yeltsin wraps up the top 3. Four European countries are found on the list.
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Pope laments destruction of forests to plant soy
Pope Francis criticised the destruction of forests in order to plant soy in an interview with an Argentine radio station on August 8, reinforcing his message that the environment should take precedence over financial gain.
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Bulgaria's Dimitrov Facing Guido Pella in City Open
Bulgaria's top male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov is facing Argentina's Guido Pella later on Wednesday in the second round of Citi Open in Washington DC.
This is the first-ever game between Dimitrov and Pella. For the Bulgarian, it comes at a time when he is trying to recover after a tough season of defeats.
August full moon with tango at Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum will celebrate the August Full Moon on Saturday, August 29, 2015 with the music and dance event titled ‘Tango Acropolis’.
From 8.30 p.m. until 11.30 p.m., the Museum’s entrance courtyard will turn into a dance floor where world-renowned artists will present tango choreographies before whirling the public into a world of dance and music.
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Colombia rebels want meeting with pope during Cuba visit
Colombia's Marxist FARC rebels, now negotiating a peace deal in Havana, said on August 2 they hope to meet with Pope Francis on his upcoming Cuba visit.
Meteor colours sky green over Argentina (video)
A massive fireball with a streaking orange tail gave the night a green tint. The bright object soared over Argentina and could be clearly seen from the capital Buenos Aires. The dazzling spectacle lasted only for a few seconds, and could also be seen from the south of Brazil and Uruguay.
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The XXX factor. What is it that women want from porn?
An analysis of female visitors to Pornhub and RedTube porn websites examined what women want from porn. Here are four things that the investigation brought to light:
1. Women’s three most searched for porn terms are: (a) Lesbian, (b) Threesome, (c) Squirt.
Davis Cup: Argentina beats Serbia 4-1
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Balkan drug lord gets 20 years for cocaine smuggling
A Serbian court on July 13 sentenced a Balkan drug lord to 20 years in prison for smuggling 5.7 tons of cocaine from South America to Europe.
Bulgarian Men's Volleyball Team Reaches World League Final after Beating Belgium
The Bulgarian men's volleyball national team has made it into the Group 2 Final of the FIVB Volleyball World League 2015 after beating Belgium 3:1(23:25, 25:14, 25:18, 25:20).
The match was played at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, according to reports of the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency.
Bulgaria will play France or Argentina in Saturday's final.