 Malaysia Sun | Preserve stability on Balkan Peninsula The Daily Yomiuri, Japan - However, Kosovo's unrest should not damage stability on the Balkan Peninsula, or elsewhere. Japan has to seek measures it can undertake to support Kosovo. Editorial: A New Nation Former Kosovar leader rejoices from afar How will Kosovo affect global politics? |
The EU needs a new strategyfor Western Balkan accession Daily Star - Lebanon, Lebanon - By Wolfgang Petritsch Kosovo's declaration of independence has put stability in the Western Balkans back on Europe's agenda. Unless the European Union acts ... |
 eFluxMedia | Analysis: The Balkan beat [tinder] box Jerusalem Post, Israel - By AMIR MIZROCH The Balkan Beat Box is a NY-based Israeli electro-folk band that fuses mystical Jewish influences with the sounds of the Balkans. ... Govt urges calm over Kosovo independence Israel won't recognize Kosovo, for now |
 BBC News | Kosovo stirs Balkan neighbours BBC News, UK - There were more demonstrations in Serbia, but in the rest of the Balkans the reaction was more cautious. Montenegro, where Serbs make up 30% of the ... |
 Javno.hr | EU presents a disunited front Financial Times, UK - "It's the end of the Balkan troubles. I hope it's over. Now we need reconciliation," Bernard Kouchner, France's foreign minister, said as he announced the ... France recognizes Kosovo independence: Kouchner Kosovo: to recognise or not to recognise? France recognizes Kosovo |
 Christian Science Monitor | Kosovo: Mind the gap Christian Science Monitor, MA - It may mark the end of the Balkan subdivisions, but will that building style spread to other regions? Russia warns that the Kosovo example will encourage ... Former Yugoslavia 101: The Balkans Breakup What about all the other Kosovos? Kosovo Independence: What Can the World Expect? |
 Washington Post | Situation in Balkan region worrying with Kosovo's independence ... People's Daily Online, China - The Kosovo issue, as a hot-spot regional issue, concerns not only the peace and stability in the Balkan region, but the basic norms governing international ... Serbia takes Kosovo anger to UN |
Balkan Economies: An elusive quest for stability Today's Zaman, Turkey - Politically, the Balkans will continue to be an arena of political rivalry between greater neighbors. Economically, it will be hard for the Balkan economies ... Turks celebrate independence of Kosovo |
Balkan, gypsy music highlight Luminescent Orchestrii's Music ... Gaffney Ledger (subscription), USA - Luminescent's Romanian gypsy melodies, punk frenzy, salty tangos, hard-rocking klezmer, haunting Balkan harmony, hip-hop beats and Appalachian fiddle are ... Library plans computer classes for senior adults |
 Javno.hr | Ireland set to officially recognise Balkan state Irish Independent, Ireland - Pointing to the 40pc unemployment rate in Kosovo, Mr Ahern said the condition of the Balkan state was even more depressing than many countries he has ... Ireland will recognise Kosovo EU split on Kosovo independence Ireland to recognise Kosovo |
Banks lead Europe stocks down 1.3% to day's low
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LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - European equities shed 1.3 percent on Tuesday, reversing part of the previous day's 2 percent jump, as banks topped the losers' ...
Washington Post | Britain, Germany, France lead Europe in recognizing Kosovo's ... San Diego Union Tribune, United States - By Constant Brand AP BRUSSELS, Belgium – European powers France, Britain and Germany led the 27-nation European Union on Monday in recognizing Kosovo's ... Europe split on Kosovo independence |
 Brisbane Times | Europe, US recognize Kosovo independence Globe and Mail, Canada - AP PRISTINA — Major European powers and Washington said Monday that they would recognize Kosovo as a sovereign nation, a day after the province's ethnic ... Belgrade police fight protesters outside US embassy |
Tokyo shares end firmer on weaker yen, gains in Europe - UPDATE CNNMoney.com - Local investors sought clues from European equities because US financial markets were closed Monday for the President's Day holiday. eased, ... |
 Yahoo! Eurosport | Capello To Inter: Liverpool Different In Europe Goal.com, Switzerland - For his part, Inter coach Roberto Mancini insists that he is not fooled by Liverpool’s poor domestic form and that he is well aware that European nights ... Liverpool and Arsenal can match Milan giants CL Preview: Liverpool – Inter CUP DEFEAT MEANS NOTHING - ZANETTI |
Thomson Financial Europe AM at a glance share guide: Stocks, oil up Forbes, NY - STOCKS: Stock markets across Asia rose, taking their cue from firmer European markets, with the US closed overnight for a public holiday, although continued ... |
Banks and metal stocks lift mood in Europe International Herald Tribune, France - PARIS: European stocks rose Monday, led by banks and metal producers, on optimism that this year's 11 percent drop in the region's benchmark index was too ... |
 Los Angeles Times | Read the fine print on Call in Europe costs Los Angeles Times, CA - Last week I reported on how I saved money by using the new Call in Europe program to make phone calls on the road. It cost $29 to get the start-up kit (plus ... |
Sales outlook boosts stocks in Europe Chicago Tribune, United States - European stocks rose Monday, led by banks and metal producers, on optimism this year's 11 percent drop in the region's benchmark index was too steep given ...European Stock-Index Futures Rise; Daimler, Safran May Advance |
It's hard not to eye Europe
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We all know the dream for many professional soccer players in the United States is to play in Europe. How could it not be? The wealthiest and most popular ...
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 Deccan Herald | Musharraf's rivals win Pakistan election Reuters - By Robert Birsel ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's opponents won a big election victory on Tuesday after voters rejected his former ruling party, raising questions about the future of the US ally who has ruled since 1999. Early results deal blow to Musharraf Pakistan Opposition Leads as Voters Reject Musharraf (Update7) |
 Ghana Broadcasting Corporation | Profile of Fidel Castro Ruz, longtime Cuban president International Herald Tribune - AP HAVANA: Fidel Castro defied America for nearly half a century, resisting US attempts to topple him while wielding almost absolute control over the communist state he built just 90 miles (145 kilometers) south of Florida. Castro is longest-serving leader in Western Hemisphere Castro Resigns as President, Cuban Commander-in-Chief (Update3) |
Washington Post | US appeals for China understanding on Kosovo Reuters - BEIJING (Reuters) - Kosovo's situation is "unique", a senior US diplomat told China on Tuesday, trying to assuage Beijing's opposition to independence for the region from Serbia. South Africa: Country, New Zealand Discuss Kosovo Independence Kosovo Is Recognized but Rebuked by Others |
 Standard | New bid to break Kenya deadlock BBC News - Talks aimed at breaking Kenya's political deadlock have resumed a day after US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged a power-sharing deal. Kenya: Tight Security As Rice Arrives Rice Meets With Kenya Political Rivals |
Brisbane Times | US and EU powers recognize Kosovo as some fear precedent Reuters - By Douglas Hamilton PRISTINA (Reuters) - Europe's major powers and the United States said on Monday they recognized Kosovo's new independence, as Serbs reacted with anger and some states warned that its secession from Serbia set a dangerous precedent. Serbs in Kosovo Vow to Remain Part of Serbia Superpower Divide Over Kosovo Widens |
 BBC News | Bush recognizes Kosovo, says will bring peace Reuters - By Deborah Charles DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - President George W. Bush recognized on Tuesday the independence of Kosovo from Serbia and said it would bring peace to the Balkans. Bush salutes Kosovo independence Bush: Kosovo Independence 'Correct Move' |
 The Southern Ledger | 140 Afghans Killed in 2 Days of Bombings Washington Post - Afghan policemen stand near the site of a suicide attack on the western edge of Kandahar, south of Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday, Feb. 17. Third attack in Afghanistan's Kandahar in three days kills one Suicide Attack Kills 36 in Afghanistan |
 AlaskaReport | Mohamed Fayed's fury at 'Nazi' Prince Philip Telegraph.co.uk - By Nick Allen Mohamed Fayed has accused the Duke of Edinburgh of being a "Nazi" and a "racist" who ordered MI6 to assassinate Diana, Princess of Wales because she was pregnant with a Muslim baby. Diana Inquest Hears Fayed’s Accusations Mohamed Al Fayed rips royal family over deaths of Diana and Dodi |
 Canada.com | North Korean, US nuclear envoys meet in Beijing Washington Post - BEIJING (Reuters) - Nuclear disarmament envoys from the United States and North Korea met in Beijing on Tuesday, seeking to advance a stalled agreement to dismantle the North's atomic weapons program. North Korea Says Japan Should Quit Nuclear Talks (Update1) NKorea, US Envoys in Beijing Talks |
 Citizen | Bali bombing suspect believed killed in Philippines (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com - Manila - Philippine marines have exhumed a body suspected to be that of a Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) militant wanted for deadly bombings on the Indonesian resort island of Bali in 2002, officials said Tuesday. Philippines says may have found Bali bomber's body Philippine tests for 'rebel body' |
 Monsters and Critics.com | Zanzibar's Example In Fighting Malaria Washington Post - Foreign aid programs that President Bush sees as crowning achievements -- and which he holds dear -- are having their spending levels questioned on Capitol Hill. Tanzania: Children to Receive Free Bed Nets, Bush Says Africa's anti-malaria campaign showing results |
 Citizen | Serbia recalls ambassador from US BBC News - Serbia has recalled its ambassador to Washington in protest at US recognition of Kosovo independence and threatened to withdraw other envoys. |
 Boston Globe | Rivals court president ousted in Cypriot poll Guardian Unlimited - Hours after his unexpected defeat in elections seen as critical for Cyprus's reunification, the island's no-compromise president, Tassos Papadopoulos, was being courted yesterday by his two main opponents. Cypriots Oust Papadopoulos, Reviving Settlement Hopes (Update2) Cypriot incumbent ousted in election |
 CCTV | Woman arrested over Reinado links claims innocence ABC Online - A woman with dual Timorese-Australian citizenship who is facing charges over the attacks on East Timor's political leaders has told reporters she is innocent. |
 Voice of America | Mugabe and presidential rivals hand in nominations for March polls Monsters and Critics.com - Harare - Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and two opposition candidates, on Tuesday handed in their nomination papers to contest the presidency in election next month, setting the scene for the most unpredictable contest in the country's history. Party Mate's Run Shows Zimbabwe: Minister Quits Mugabe's Party As Poll Nomination Ends |
 RTE.ie | French Police Round Up Suspects in November Unrest New York Times - By JAMES KANTER PARIS - The French police on Monday carried out a series of high-profile raids in poor suburbs close to the capital, arresting dozens of people suspected of shooting at the police and setting fires during three days of unrest last ... 33 arrested in French police sweep Sarkozy accused of election stunt after 1000 officers raid estates |
 Nation News | Guyana: Gunmen kill 13 United Press International - GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Gunmen in a small town in Guyana killed 13 people, including three police officers, it was reported Monday. Guyana security forces search jungle for killers Guyana gunmen kill 12 in attack |
 BBC News | Vatican slows sainthood process BBC News - Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins called for more rigour and sobriety in the Catholic Church's saint making process. Cardinal Martins, the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, issued new guidelines to clarify and modernise the procedure. Vatican toughens rules on sainthood Vatican says Pius XII sainthood process not stalled |
 PRESS TV | Manila's Arroyo defends her anti-graft record Reuters - MANILA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo defended her anti-corruption credentials on Tuesday after a witness in a Senate probe into alleged kickbacks said she was at the centre of the country's graft problems. Former Philippine officials call for resignation of President ... Philippine leader says govt spending heavily against corruption ... |
 The Sun | No faults in engines of Heathrow crash plane: report AFP - LONDON (AFP) - No evidence of mechanical faults has been found in the engines of a British Airways Boeing 777 which crash-landed at London Heathrow airport last month, an interim report has said. No engine defect on crash plane Crash-landing inquiry investigates fuel pumps |
