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Leonard Cohen's life resembled his voice: deep, melancholic and imposingly present, while at the same time withdrawn and thoughtful - an entire universe of its own.

Leonard Cohen's Greek island haven bids balladeer farewell

Among the legions of fans mourning the death of Leonard Cohen at age 82 are the residents of Hydra, the small Greek island which held a special place in the heart of the iconic musician and poet.

"This was his haunt," Stavros Douskos, owner of the Xeri Elia tavern in the island's port capital, said on Friday upon hearing the news of Cohen's passing.

Israeli president thanks Erdo?an in phone call

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has called his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, to express his gratitude regarding the latter's message expressing his condolences for the three Israeli citizens killed in the March 19 suicide bombing attack in Istanbul. 

Rivlin called Erdo?an, who had sent a telegram of condolences, on March 22, according to Turkish presidential sources. 

Breastfeeding Bernie Sanders supporter instant hit on internet (pic+vid)

Nearly 2,500 ago, Aristotle said ‘People are political animals’. But when you are 6 months old and you are taken to a political rally, listening to US Presidential Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders is not your top priority…Your only priority at this stage of your life is quite simply feeding.

President Rivlin to Tsipras: You are doing what your people needs you to do and not what it would like you to do

The further development of the strategic relations between Greece and Israel, the need to address the problem of religious fundamentalism aiming to achieve the peaceful coexistence and the protection of Democracy, that nowadays is being tested, and despite its weaknesses remains the best form of government,  – dominated the talks between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Israeli President Reuve

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