Balkan Beauty
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In 1996, Hannah flies to Sarajevo from her native Australia, at the completion of the Balkan War, to analyze and restore the Sarajevo Haggadah. ...
700 Years In the Life Of a Book  Euronews.net | Slovenian PM: There won’t be new Balkan war Focus News, Bulgaria - There would not be a new war on the Balkans caused by the situation around Kosovo, Slovenian PM Janez Jansa said in a press conference today in Strasburg ... Kosovo key as EU president highlights priorities Slovenian PM says Kosovo needs special solution Future status of Kosovo still a problem for EU |
 Javno.hr | Arrests Of Balkan Fugitives An 'Absolute Priority' Scoop.co.nz, New Zealand - The new prosecutor of the United Nations tribunal judging war crimes committed in the Balkan conflict of the 1990s today appealed to the international ... New ICTY prosecutor says finding war crimes fugitives top priority New prosecutor says arrest of war criminals is top priority |
Bulgaria launches EU push to reopen nuclear units Guardian Unlimited, UK - "The closure of the two plants was unfair to Bulgaria and and the entire Balkan region," Dimitrov said. "Everybody is aware that the closure was carried out ... Bulgaria in talks with EU to reopen nuclear units Bulgaria wants EU approval to reopen nuclear reactors: minister EU to allow Bulgaria 20% increase in greenhouse gas emissions |
 Times of Malta | Brassy, groovy... gypsy Times of Malta, Malta - The exotic band from the Macedonian town of Kocani is a traditional set-up of nine members, with the unmistakable sound of Balkan brass bands, ... Gypsy band to perform live in Malta |
New Slovenian award to boost Western Balkan ERA participation Science Business, UK - Slovenia sees building integration of Western Balkan research into the European Research Area (ERA) as a key priority for its six-month Presidency of the ... Romania pushes for tech development in Western Balkans |
 BBC News | China worries about Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence Xinhua, China - Jiang said how to solve the problem in Kosovo is a matter that relates to peace and stability in the Balkan region and the basic norms of international ... Serbia Adopts Plan for Kosovo Slovenia to host Kosovo meeting on Saturday: agency EU Kosovo mission not deployed before February: presidency |
First "Channel of China" to open in Russia Xinhua, China - When the channel is completed, all residents in the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Balkan countries will receive the programs. Spokesman: Sino-Indian ties not to affect Sino-Pak relations |
 The Epoch Times Ireland | Don't Ignore the Violence in Kenya Wall Street Journal - By WANGARI MAATHAI It's been nearly two weeks since the Electoral Commission of Kenya declared President Mwai Kibaki the winner in his Protests Bring New Violence in Kenya  bid for a second term.Kenyan Readies For More Protests After Day of Violence |
 The Sun | Australia steps into whaling standoff CNN - (CNN) -- Australia has sent a customs ship to retrieve two activists who were seized by a Japanese whaling vessel, the country's foreign minister said. Australia Offers to Collect Activists Held By Japanese Whaler CORRECTED-Anti-whaling activists threaten more action |
 Ledger Independent | Most Sri Lankan bus ambush victims were shot-military Reuters - By Simon Gardner COLOMBO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's military said on Thursday most of the 27 people killed in a bus ambush were shot by rebels as the passengers tried to flee rather than in the blast that struck the vehicle. Bombing Marks End of Sri Lankan Cease-Fire Sri Lankan Air Force Bombs Rebel Leadership in North (Update2) |
 eFluxMedia | Militants seize fort in Pakistan Los Angeles Times - From AP DERA ISMAIL KHAN, PAKISTAN -- Islamic extremists attacked and seized a small Pakistani army fort near the Afghan border, leaving at least 22 soldiers dead or missing. Militants abandon Pakistan fort Militants seize fort in new blow to Musharraf |
Dispute Deepens for Russia and Britain New York Times - By CJ CHIVERS and ALAN COWELL MOSCOW - A British cultural organization at the center of a dispute between the Kremlin and Britain closed its office in St. British Council caught in a real life 'absurd episode' Russia row offices 'to stay shut' |
 NPR | Bush Lauds Egypt Leader, Avoiding Record on Dissent New York Times - By STEVEN LEE MYERS SHARM EL SHEIK, Egypt - President Bush lavished praise on President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Wednesday, emphasizing the country’s role in regional security and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process while publicly avoiding mention ... President Bush Urges More Political Freedom In Egypt Bush gets silent treatment in Egypt on 'freedom agenda' |
 CBC.ca | Hard-Line Legislator Quits Israeli Coalition Over Talks New York Times - Mourners in the West Bank town of Jenin carried the body of an Islamic Jihad commander, Walid Obeidi, killed Wednesday. By ISABEL KERSHNER JERUSALEM - Angered over the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, a hawkish and outspoken Israeli ... Right-wing party quits Israeli coalition Hawkish Party Leaves Israel's Ruling Coalition |
 ITN | Britain: Man Accused of Murdering 5 Prostitutes Goes on Trial New York Times - By AP A man charged with murdering five prostitutes in a series of killings that shocked Britain and led to a manhunt involving more than 500 police officers from more than 30 forces went on trial in Ipswich. Suffolk murders trial continues Court hears of prostitutes killing |
 Canada.com | China urges flexibility from Iran and the West Reuters - BEIJING, Jan 17 (Reuters) - China urged flexibility and compromise from both Iran and the West on Thursday ahead of discussions focused on possible UN action aimed at reining in Tehran's nuclear activities. US presses China over Iran US Says Iran Sanctions Having Some Impact |
 Canada.com | South Korea's Lee says to continue engaging North Reuters - SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's president-elect Lee Myung-bak said on Thursday his conservative government will press North Korea to drop its nuclear arms program but was mindful of the need to be patient with the communist state. South Korea's Lee Promises `Patience' on North Korea (Update2) Lee proposes to shut ministry for N Korea |
 Canada.com | Cuba's Castro says too weak to speak in public Reuters - By Anthony Boadle HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuban leader Fidel Castro said on Wednesday he is not strong enough to speak in public more than 17 months after stomach surgery forced him to hand over power to his brother. Fidel Castro to forgo pre-election speeches Fidel Castro Is Healthy, Ready to Return, Lula Says (Update4) |
 The Epoch Times Ireland | Pope cancels trip to Rome university amid ire over remarks USA Today - Pope Benedict XVI has canceled his visit to Rome's secular La Sapienza university following a protest letter signed by 67 of 4500 professors and complaints by thousands of students that he devalues science. Protest leads pope to cancel speech Pope Cancels Speech After Protest at University |
 Voice of America | Female bomber kills 8 in Iraq Los Angeles Times - Suicide attack at outdoor market is the fourth by a woman since November. Elsewhere, 3 US troops are killed. BAGHDAD -- A female suicide bomber detonated her explosives vest in a popular marketplace in Diyala province Wednesday, killing at least eight ... Bomb Attack by Woman Near Mosque Kills 8 in Iraq 9 killed by female suicide bomber |
 Malaysia Star | Israeli Troops Kill Islamic Jihad Commander in West Bank Voice of America - By Jim Teeple Israeli forces on Wednesday killed a top West Bank commander of the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in an operation in the occupied West Bank. Qassams pound Sderot; IDF kills 5 in Gaza Gaza child killing 'ends soldier release talks' |
 EiTB | Chavez says US, Colombia plot to kill him Reuters - MANAGUA (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez escalated a spat between Caracas and Bogota on Wednesday by accusing Colombia and its US allies of plotting to kill him as the nations sparred over his ties with leftist rebels. Colombia Asks Chavez to Stop `Political Aggression' (Update2) Colombian clergy 'contact' Farc |
 PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) | French Court Finds Oil Company Partly Liable for Spill New York Times - By DOREEN CARVAJAL PARIS - In a ruling that could set a precedent for responsibility in maritime pollution, a French court ruled Wednesday that the oil company Total was partly liable for a vast tanker spill in 1999 that blackened the Brittany coast ... Total found guilty in 1999 French oil spill case French Oil Firm Total Found Guilty in 1999 Oil Spill |
 Calgary Herald | Canada fires nuclear agency chief BBC News - Canada has sacked the head of the country's nuclear regulator over the closure of a nuclear reactor that produces medical isotopes. PM blasted for firing of nuclear watchdog Canada's top nuclear official fired |
 ISA | PPP letter seeks UN investigation commission Pakistan Dawn - By Shamim-ur-Rahman KARACHI, Jan 16: Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday formally sent a letter to the United Nations Secretary General, urging the world body to set up an international commission for investigation into ... Bhutto's Widower Says Her Assassination Changes Pakistan's ... Bhutto killing: UN yet to receive PPP letter to start probe |
 Javno.hr | Russia warns Kosovo faces limbo BBC News - Moscow has said Kosovo will never be accepted as a state by the United Nations or other world political bodies if it declares independence. UN deadlocked over Kosovo status with no compromise prospects Security Council reviews UN presence in Kosovo |
 Canoe.ca | Queen worried about Dodi-Diana union, butler says Reuters - By Paul Majendie LONDON (Reuters) - Princess Diana's butler Paul Burrell said on Wednesday Britain's Queen Elizabeth told him she had been concerned about Diana having a long-term relationship with Dodi al-Fayed. Bombshell At Di Death Inquest Burrell admits uncertainty over Diana's alleged engagement |
