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A Century From Archduke's Death, Spotlight Turns Back To Bosnia

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People from around the world are in Sarajevo this week to mark 100 years since the gunshot that changed history. On June 28, 1914, a young assassin killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering the First World War. Bosnia is hosting concerts, conferences and art exhibitions to mark the centenary. NPR's Ari Shapiro reports from Sarajevo on what locals make of the big commemoration.

ARI SHAPIRO, BYLINE: In the heart of Sarajevo's old city, the Markale market is a bustling place.


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