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November 19th, 2008

Standoff
Racial tensions run high in Litvínov as far-right radicals clash with police

Sarkozy chides radar base
French leader talks missile defense with Russia and U.S.

Asian vendors face losses after fire
Uninsured tenants salvage goods after 20-hour blaze

Czech education projects earn EU awards
Golden Stars recognize impact of Stalinism on the expanded European Union

Burmese woman shares escape story
Casualties and military attack mark refugee's flight from homeland

Gov't tames EU campaign, chastizes Klaus
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November 12th, 2008

Crackdown
Gov't gets tough on pervitin production as homemade methamphetamine spreads across Europe

CEE countries react to Obama
Gov't to invite U.S. president-elect to February EU summit

New bill limits media freedom
Amendment prohibits wiretap leaks, hinders crime reporting

Country scores poorly in global eco report
World Wildlife Fund ranks ČR as 14th most wasteful nation

Court reverses sterilization case
Ostrava hospital ordered to apologize to Roma woman

'King of smut' wages legal battle
Porn star Rosenberg disputes charges of drug possession, prostitution

Conservatives bash the EU Lisbon Treaty
Politicians praise Irish ?No' vote in bizarre ceremony

European Roundup
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Seven Days
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November 5th, 2008

Rough transition
Gov't scrambles to take over from France amid international criticism

Radar base on unsure ground
Treaty ratification uncertain during Obering's visit

Jailed forester returns from India
Nightmarish story comes to an end with daring escape

Exhibit reveals tales of dissent
Wenceslas Square labyrinth aims to resurrect dark history

RFE/RL moves its headquarters
Security upped at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty site

Military parade renews traditions
Army stages first all-out display since 1985, joined by rescue services

European Roundup
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Seven Days
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October 29th, 2008

Under pressure
Topolánek struggles to cling to power in the wake of 'disastrous' election results

Forester escapes from India
Detained insect collector dodges slow trial, returns home

Officials clean up after inferno
Historical exhibition palace to be rebuilt in two years

Emotions run high as Senate race closes
Opposition secures victory in second round of elections