Mitt Romney today withdrew from the Republican presidential race today, effectively ceding the contest to frontrunner John McCain.
e enjte, shkurt 07, 2008
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.
Posted Feb 7, 2008 09:41 AM PSTRussian 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
e mërkurë, shkurt 06, 2008
Iran Oil Bourse to deal blow to dollar
The long-awaited Iranian Oil Bourse, a place for trading oil, petrochemicals and gas in various non-dollar currencies, will soon open.
The Power of Israel in the United States
Petras explains the root of the Lobby's power lies in the high proportion of Jewish families who are among the wealthiest and most influential ones in the country. He cites Forbes magazine that reported 25 - 30% of the wealthiest families here are Jewish despite the small percentage of Jews in the population overall. They include billionaires with enormous influence, and along with all others comprising the Jewish Lobby, have created a "tyranny of Israel over the US" with consequences grave enough to threaten world peace and stability, the global economy, and the very future of democracy in this country.
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