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Novak Djokovic through to semifinals in Beijing
Novak Djokovic through to semifinals in Beijing
BEIJING -- World number one Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Beijing, after defeating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov Friday morning CET.
Djokovic will next face Britain's Andy Murray, who beat Croatia's Marin Cilic in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, also this morning.
Macedonia at Bottom of Regional Wage Table
A report on average wages in former Yugoslavia countries and Albania, compiled by Anadolu news agency, says Slovenes earn most in the region per month, with average wages of 1,002 euro.
This comes as no surprise, as the country has been a member of the EU for almost 10 years and was the wealthiest republic in Yugoslavia.
Bulgaria Defeats Azerbaijan 2:1 in UEFA Euro Qualifier
Bulgaria defeated Azerbaijan 2:1 in a 2016 UEFA Euro League Group H match in Baku on Tuesday.
The visitors opened the score 14 minutes into the match when Ilijan Micanski found the corner from inside the box.
The hosts drew level in the 53rd minute when Dimitrij Nazarov surprised the Bulgarian goalkeeper Vladislav Stoyanov, smashing the ball home from around 30 metres.
Serbian teams win three prizes at Microsoft competition
BELGRADE - Serbian teams have won three prizes at the international Bubble Cup, one of Serbia's most prestigious competitions for IT experts.
This year's final, held on September 5-7, featured 24 teams - 10 from Serbia and the rest from Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Great Britain and Croatia.
Croatia's Osijek Divided Over First Gay Pride
Osijek, Croatia's fourth-largest city with 100,000 inhabitants, will follow Zagreb and Split by holiding its own Pride parade on Saturday.
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Novak Djokovic through to US Open semi-finals
NEW YORK - Serbia's Novak Djokovic is through to his eighth consecutive US Open semi-final after beating Great Britain's Andy Murray 7-6 (7-1), 6-7 (1-7), 6-2, 6-4 in New York early Thursday.
In the semi-final, the current world number one in men's tennis will face Kei Nishikori of Japan, who beat Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4.
Turkey hopeful as US, Spain eye world title at FIBA Basketball World Cup
Host Spain and titleholder the United States are among the favorites for the 2014 Basketball World Cup title, while Turkey is also hopeful The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup starts on Aug. 30 with host Spain planning to dethrone the United States, and Turkey hoping to make a good impact away from home.