 Guardian Unlimited | Balkan warrior Guardian Unlimited, UK - As the Balkan wars escalated, she found herself the victim of a "collective paranoia: people rushed to be willing executioners. Nobody forced them to kill, ... |
 Auburn Citizen | Could Balkan break-up continue? BBC News, UK - As for other regions - Sandzak and Hungarian parts of Vojvodina - there is no chance of their status changing unless, of course, all Balkan borders were ... Bush getsit right Thoughts from the Eastern Block Operation Independence Kosovo: NATO and the New Step Toward ... |
 Citizen | Balkan Belligerence Times Online, UK - Western governments anticipated trouble, must remain on alert in the Balkans and will need to hold their nerve in the coming weeks. ... Russia threats to use force if EU and NATO take unilateral ... Russian, Serbian FMs condemn Kosovo's independence Debunking the myth of humanitarian aid in newly-independent Kosovo |
 CTV.ca | Belgrade smash 'n' grab becomes YouTube smash hit Reuters - BELGRADE (Reuters) - A video of two young women looting with gay abandon during rioting in the Serbian capital Belgrade was becoming a Balkan smash hit on ... Looting or Rebellion? Log on and Decide Girls' looting spree ends up on YouTube Belgrade 'Riot Girls' prove unlikely YouTube hit |
KKE rally on Balkan developments Athens News Agency, Greece - She spoke of a commencement of mass mobilisations in the Balkans in order to avert "the climate of war being cultivated by the major powers, in the name of ... KKE leader speaks to ANA-MPA |
 New York Daily News | The West's Balkan mistake National Post, Canada - The landlocked mountainous region in the Balkans might have descended into total chaos without continued Western support. Yet the public justification for ... Rioters set US Embassy ablaze |
Kosovo's declaration spells Balkan trouble Welland Tribune, Canada - For people only paying casual attention to this long-simmering Balkan hot spot, Thaci's declaration of independence may indeed be viewed as a joyous ... |
Inter Engineering to Distribute AXIGEN in Balkan Countries PR.com (press release), NY - Through a dedicated channel of reselling partners the territory covered consists of Greece, Cyprus and the rest of the Balkan countries. ... |
MI6 rejected proposal to kill Balkan leader, Diana inquest told Guardian Unlimited, UK - A former head of MI6 confirmed yesterday that a proposal to assassinate a senior Balkan politician was briefly considered within the Secret Intelligence ... |
Balkan property market is thriving, Greece lags behind - report
Sofia Echo, Bulgaria -Feb 20, 2008
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At the same time, other Balkan countries are undergoing a rapid development, attracting significant foreign investment, the daily claimed. ...
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Germany Wants Broader Tax-Haven Crackdown in Europe Deutsche Welle, Germany - Germany could limit business with Liechtenstein and include other European countries in its efforts to crack down on tax-havens, said Finance Minister Peer ... Germany threatens to tax all fund transfers to Liechtenstein Little Liechtenstein takes on Germany over taxes Germany to 'tighten screws' on tax havens |
Europe may open airwaves to drug firms Guardian Unlimited, UK - By Ben Hirschler, European Pharmaceuticals Correspondent LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Europe is preparing to loosen the gags stopping drug firms from ... |
Israel reaches out to Europe as 'third pillar' of survival Jerusalem Post, Israel - Photo: AP So central has Europe become to Israel's well-being, diplomatic officials have told the Post, that the Foreign Ministry believes it is time to ... Israel sees ties with EU as crucial |
RFCL looking for acquisitions in US, Europe Hindu, India - The sector offers huge growth potential overseas and in order to cash in on this opportunity, we have to be present in bigger markets such as Europe and US ... |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Europe warned of Taliban return Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - But Australia and the US are both engaged in the common goal of pressuring the European nations to increase their commitments to Afghanistan. ... |
RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - Your source for news and information from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Southwestern Asia. |
 Yahoo! Eurosport | Villa maintain push for Europe with Reading win Guardian Unlimited, UK - LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Aston Villa maintained their pursuit of a Champions League place on Sunday with a 2-1 Premier League victory at struggling ... Villa Dominate Reading |
Making European dream a reality Indianapolis Star, United States - By Zach Dunkin The dollar's shrinking value versus the euro is making it more expensive for American travelers to take their European dream vacation. ... |
Aberdeen keep Europe on their minds as they swap Allianz Arena for ... Scotland on Sunday, UK - After all, it was the first time since 1986 that the Pittodrie club had survived beyond Christmas in European football, bringing with it an estimated £2m of ... |
Independent Miller bound for Europe in bid to clinch title USA Today - Still, he heads back to Europe with his World Cup overall lead intact. Miller, 30, of Franconia, NH, who is trying to win a World Cup overall title as an ... |
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 Regina Leader-Post | In Cuba, Hopes for a New Capitalist Season Washington Post - Idalberto Estrada reaches for a squash at his stand in Cojimar, a Havana suburb. He and other vegetable vendors are among the few Cubans who have licenses to run private businesses. Cuba to Replace Castro After 49 Years UPDATE 1-Cuba to name new leader to succeed Fidel Castro |
 Canada.com | PKK claims Turkish helicopter in Iraq, death toll rises (2nd Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com - Ankara/Baghdad - Some 33 Kurdish rebels and eight Turkish soldiers were killed in fighting in northern Iraq Saturday night and Sunday as the separatist Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) claimed a helicopter downed in Duhuk province in Iraq's Kurdish ... Turkey Says 127 Killed in Iraq Battles; US Urges Restraint Turkish Commandos Pursue Kurdish Rebels in Border Region |
New York Daily News | Serbian official blames US for recent violence International Herald Tribune - By Dan Bilefsky PRISTINA, Kosovo: The top state prosecutor in Serbia said the authorities were hunting for the rioters who attacked the US Embassy and other diplomatic missions last week, even as the country's minister for Kosovo called the United ... US ambassador angered by Serb violence Serbian PM calls on US to annul recognition of Kosovo |
 Alalam News Network | Bombers, gunmen attack Shiite pilgrimage in Iraq CNN - BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A suicide bomber killed at least 40 Shiite pilgrims and wounded 60 others Sunday as the pilgrims made their way to Karbala to commemorate one of the holiest days of the Shiite calendar, the Interior Ministry said. Iraq Police: Suicide Bomber Kills 25 South of Baghdad Suicide bomber kills 40 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq |
 Canada.com | Iran says US work plan intelligence fake Washington Post - VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran said on Sunday it had cleared up all past outstanding issues over its nuclear program with the United Nations nuclear watchdog and accused the United States of providing intelligence that was fake. Iran Warns of Retaliation for Sanctions Iranian FM: IAEA nuclear report creates tough situation for US |
 CBS News | Pakistan's two biggest parties should ally: poll Reuters - By David Fox ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - An opinion poll on Saturday showed an alliance between the two biggest groups opposed to President Pervez Musharraf was the preferred choice of Pakistan's voters. Pakistan's Ousted Rulers to Cooperate Pakistan Opposition Makes Plans for New Government |
 eFluxMedia | Suspected suicide blast in S.Lanka, jets bomb rebels Reuters - COLOMBO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A suspected Tamil Tiger suicide fighter blew himself up in east Sri Lanka on Sunday killing two members of a rival group, the military said, adding fighter jets had bombed a suspected rebel camp in the northwest. Suspected Tamil Suicide Bomber Kills 2 in Eastern Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Air Force pound rebel base |
 Voice of America | Venezuela crash data boxes found BBC News - Searchers have located the two flight data recorders from a Venezuelan passenger plane which crashed in the Andes mountains on Thursday. Black box found in Venezuela crash Rescuers find Venezuela plane crash black boxes |
 PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) | Kenya's Govt says power-sharing structure far from settled Hindu - NAIROBI (AP): Kenya's rival politicians remain divided over the details of forming a government together to end the post-election crisis, government negotiators said Sunday. Kenya: President Commends Annan Team Kenyan negotiators meet with supporters to firm up power-sharing deal |
 RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | Week of independence sees Kosovo sink into deeper division (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com - Belgrade - A week after declaring independence, the former Serbian province of Kosovo was Sunday reaching an ever deeper state of division between its ethnic Albanian majority and Serb population. |
 BBC News | Greek -Cypriots Vote for Presidenti Voice of America - By Nathan Morley Just more than half a million Greek -Cypriots are voting for a new president in a run-off election on their divided island. Christofias Poised to Win Cyprus Presidential Ballot (Update2) Greek Cypriots elect new president |
 Turkish Press | Muqtada al-Sadr's office demands end to Turkish military offensive ... International Herald Tribune - AP BAGHDAD: Iraq's firebrand Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's office demanded on Sunday an immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces from northern Iraq and advised negotiations instead. Rocket blasts unsettle Green Zone in Iraq Baghdad's Green Zone Attacked |
 Washington Post | Mugabe's poll party costs trillions Sydney Morning Herald - Defiant … Robert Mugabe celebrates his 84th birthday with supporters at a pre-election rally on Saturday. BEITBRIDGE: The Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has celebrated his 84th birthday at a rally aimed at boosting support before elections next ... Zimbabwe: Over 1200 in Anti Mugabe Protests At Beitbridge Zimbabwe Leader Celebrates 84th Birthday |
US Defense Chief and Australians Insist Alliance Is Strong New York Times - By MARK MAZZETTI CANBERRA, Australia - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and top Australian officials insisted Saturday that the security alliance between the United States and Australia had not frayed despite Australia’s recent pledge to remove all ... New Australian leaders affirm alliance with US US, Australia Reaffirm Alliance After Leadership Change in Canberra |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Beckett attacks rendition records BBC News - Poor record-keeping may be to blame for the late disclosure that US "rendition" flights carrying terror suspects landed on UK soil, Margaret Beckett has said. CIA Used a British Island to Transport Terrorism Suspects CIA rendition flights landed in British territories |
 Calgary Herald | Canada: Afghan Debate Endangers Troops The Associated Press - TORONTO (AP) - Canada's top general warned lawmakers Friday that prolonged debate over the military mission in Afghanistan could be encouraging the Taliban to step up attacks on Canadian forces to coerce an early withdrawal. Top Canadian General Says Troops at Risk Top soldier pushes MPs to extend mission |
 Javno.hr | Magnitude 6.6 quake hits Indonesia - USGS Reuters - JAKARTA, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia off the coast of Sumatra island on Sunday, the US Geological Survey reported. 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia 6.6-magnitude quake hits Indonesia, no tsunami threat |
 eFluxMedia | Suffolk killer will die in prison BBC News - Steve Wright will spend the rest of his life in jail for murdering five women in Suffolk. Wright killed prostitutes Gemma Adams, Tania Nicol, Anneli Alderton, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls before dumping their bodies around Ipswich. You will stay in jail until you die David Wilson |
 Turkish Press | Stealth Bomber Crashes in Guam New York Times - HAGATNA, Guam (AP) - A B-2 stealth bomber crashed Saturday shortly after taking off from Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. The crash was the first for a B-2, said Capt. |
 Aljazeera.net | Major step toward final peace deal in Uganda International Herald Tribune - JUBA, Sudan: The Ugandan government and Lord's Resistance Army rebels have signed a "permanent cease-fire" agreement, a major step toward a final peace settlement in one of Africa's longest-running wars. |
