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After the deal

The Greek-Italian accord signed on Tuesday that defines the two countries' maritime boundaries and draws a line between their exclusive economic zones is a perfect illustration of the significant benefits that can be reaped as a result of active, discreet and methodical diplomatic efforts.

Migratory birds battered by strong winds in Greece

Strong winds this week and low temperatures earlier this week caused the death of thousands of migratory birds including swallows and swifts passing through Greece on their way from Africa to Europe, Agence-France Presse (AFP) reported on Thursday.

"It's a major disaster," Maria Ganoti of the wildlife protection group Anima told the AFP.

Thai football club Buriram United files complaint against Turkish manager who promised Taylor Swift concert

Thai football club Buriram United has filed a criminal complaint against a Turkish manager who had promised to organize a concert by U.S. pop icon Taylor Swift for the inauguration ceremony of the team's new stadium last year.

Swift found on land in central Turkish province

Locals in the Turkish province of Sivas have found a rare and unique swift, arousing curiosity in the Central Anatolian province where the swift is seen as a mystical creature.

The swift spends almost its whole life flying and is rarely seen on the ground. However, local man Sami Gül saw the bird in the yard of Sivas' Gaziosmanpaşa Mosque. 

Taylor Swift, crystal orb usher in 2015 in New York

As many as a million revelers braved frigid weather and poured into New York's Times Square for America's annual New Year party, which this year featured Taylor Swift.
     
Revelers in the Big Apple, wearing red traditional festive top hats, kissed and snapped selfies as a giant illuminated crystal ball slid down a pole, touching ground at precisely the stroke of midnight.