e enjte, shkurt 07, 2008

Romney Withdraws from White House Race

Mitt Romney today withdrew from the Republican presidential race today, effectively ceding the contest to frontrunner John McCain.

Ron Paul speech at CPAC 2/7/8 part 1 of 3

Dr. Paul speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

"Euros Accepted" signs pop up in New York City

In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain't what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise.

Russia warns EU, NATO of "illegal" Kosovo moves

Russia warned the European Union and NATO on Wednesday that their presence in Kosovo would be illegal if they acted in support of a self-proclaimed independent state.

Russian ambassador to the EU Vladimir Chizhov said the EU had no basis in international law to deploy a police and justice mission in the breakaway Serbian province, since that required a United Nations mandate.

Posted Feb 7, 2008 09:41 AM PST
Category: CURRENT EVENTS

Kosovo's breaking away from Serbia, in Moscow's view, would set a really troubling precedent for semi-autonomous areas of Russia which have been making noises about wanting to become independent.

And of course, there's the little "fact" about Kosovo that no one wants to acknowledge: Kosovo has the richest mineral resources in all of Europe west of Russia. The currently Serbian-owned Trepca mining complex is worth at least 5 billion dollars, which makes it an urgently wanted prize by the West. (MR)

Kosovo art show in Belgrade cancelled after attack

An exhibition of works by Kosovo Albanian artists in Belgrade was shut down on Thursday after a group of Serb nationalists protesting against Kosovo's independence aspirations attacked the gallery on opening night.

NATO reaffirms commitment to Kosovo

Kosovo readies independence celebrations

Kosovo Finance Minister Ahmet Shala has set aside one million euros (1.45 million dollars) for the celebrations, according to local newspapers.

Serbian PM blocks EU pact over Kosovo, despite vote

Serbia needs more time, Slovenian officials say

BELGRADE -- Serbia needs more time to prepare for signing the political deal with the EU, says the Slovenian EU presidency.

Albania: Cash for Oil Company

Tirana _ Canadian-based Bankers Petroleum Ltd said on Wednesday it had completed a €40 million deal for the private placement of stock to finance oil exploration and asset purchase in Albania.

Kosovo Activist Kurti Released

Kurti, who is Vetevendosje’s leader, was rearrested last week for what police said was his “failure to turn up at his own trial,”, and was ordered to be detained for 30 days.

Several human rights campaigners criticised the move and said the proceedings against Kurti were “politically motivated”.

They also slammed the judiciary for imposing defence counsel on the accused, without his consent.

Blood feuds blight Albanian lives Part 1

Hakmarrja Ne Shqiperi

Blood feuds in Albania

Serbia's PM blocks EU pact in protest over Kosovo declaration

Serbia's nationalist prime minister yesterday blocked the signing of a landmark pact between Belgrade and the EU in an attempt to delay the secession of Kosovo.