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“Monocle”‘s top ten cities to live in
If you love travelling and are constantly on the move, even for just a few days, then the following list might tempt you to settle elsewhere.
Monocle magazine ran its annual “Quality of Life” survey, judging cities based on four basic principles: International Flights, Ability to go around by bicycle, good places to eat, and public libraries.
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Nearly a million joined millionaire club last year
The number of people worth $1 million or more rose by 920,000 last year, hitting a record 14.6 million. It was the sixth straight year-on-year increase as rising stock prices lifted the value of personal wealth in a few key countries, according to a report from consultant Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management.
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Croatia PM Woos Investors on Pioneering Visit to Japan
Croatia's Prime Minister started a three-day-long visit to Japan on Tuesday, where he will meet his Japan counterpart Shinzo Abe and Crown Prince Naruhito.
The first Croatian Prime Minister to visit Japan, he hopes to strengthen economic bilateral relations between the countries and lure Japanese investment to Croatia.
Albanian cartoonist winner of Ayd?n Do?an Cartoon Contest
The winners of the 32nd Ayd?n Do?an International Cartoon Contest, organized by the Ayd?n Do?an Foundation and considered the Oscars of the cartoon world, were announced yesterday. Albanian cartoonist Agim Sulaj was named the winner of this year?s contest.
Japan PM Abe's support lowest since 2012 amid doubts about security bills
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe?s cabinet has fallen to the lowest level since he took office in 2012, to just over 40 percent, with nearly two-thirds of voters opposed to his muscular defense policy that would end a self-imposed ban on the military fighting overseas, a weekend media survey showed.
Be?ikta?, Fenerbahçe get new coaches
Be?ikta?, which recently parted ways with Croatian coach Slaven Bilic after two seasons in charge, has signed a contract with ?enol Güne?, one of the most renowned coaches in Turkish football. Its archrival Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, has inked a deal with Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira, who has just departed from Greek giants Olympiacos.
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BLOG: Dreams and Education create a better WORLD!
By Debbie Papadakis
debbiedepapadakis@yahoo.com
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Brazil legend Zico to stand for FIFA presidency
Former Brazil star Zico on Wednesday confirmed he will stand in the election to succeed Sepp Blatter as president of FIFA, although he admitted he may struggle to find enough support.
"I would like to confirm the decision to be a candidate," the 62-year-old told a news conference.
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US House plans June 12 vote on bill key to Pacific trade pact
Republicans aimed for a vote on Friday to hand President Barack Obama the coveted "fast-track" trade negotiating authority he needs to complete his signature Pacific trade pact after concessions to Democrats appeared to smooth the way forward.
Plan to Net 'Pink Panthers' Mulled in Montenegro
Senior police investigators from Europe, Japan and the United Arab Emirates gathered in Budva, Montenegro, on Wednesday to share information about ongoing investigations into the so-called "Pink Panther" robberies around the world.
The meeting is part of an Interpol operation against the gang, most of whose members come from the former Yugoslavia.
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