Of course, the reason this hit a nerve is that this is absolutely true.
And if you haven't seen Michael Moore's "Sicko" yet on pay per view, it's something you just might want to take a look at right now. (MR)
e martë, dhjetor 11, 2007
Nurses: Cheney 'would probably be dead' but for government healthcare
EU-US showdown with Russia over Kosovo
David Miliband, the Foreign Secretary, said that the diplomatic war of words could eventually lead to real fighting. Asked if Nato's 16,000 troops in Kosovo would need reinforcements if the situation deteriorated, he replied: "The short answer is yes."
Kosovo Embargo: “Business as Usual”
The Kosovo authorities remain relaxed about a threatened Serbian embargo, but some experts warn about possible energy and food supply problems, the more so as the government has done little contingency planning.
Kosovo: Steps towards Independence
Despite domestic pressure for a unilateral declaration of independence, Kosovo Albanian leaders are set to coordinate their homeland’s status with the international community.
Serbian PM Warns EU over Kosovo
Belgrade _ Serbia’s Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica warned the European Union on Tuesday that sending a supervisory mission to Kosovo could damage relations with Serbia.
e hënë, dhjetor 10, 2007
UN fears Serbs will disrupt a free Kosovo
PRISTINA, Kosovo: As Kosovo moves closer to declaring its independence, fears are rising that Serbia and Serbs in Kosovo's north could take steps to try to disrupt the province's shaky economy and scare off countries ready to recognize it as a sovereign state.
A difficult question for Kosovars: Who are we?
PRISTINA, Kosovo: When Kosovo recently held a contest to design a flag, the organizers insisted that it reflect the multi-ethnic population, shunning the nationalist symbols of the past.
Rice Fails to Convince Lavrov on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has failed to persuade Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the urgency of new sanctions for Iran, and the two have clashed over the future of Kosovo.
Posted Dec 10, 2007 08:32 AM PSTCategory: IRAN
That Secretary Rice thought for one millisecond that she could change Lavrov's mind on Iran demonstrates how clearly she is completely out of touch she continues to be with the realities of Russian geopolitical thinking. (MR)
Russia says Kosovo could trigger "chain reaction"
"I want to stress that UDI of Kosovo and recognition of such independence will not remain without consequences," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on the day mediation efforts between Serbia and Kosovo Albanian leaders officially expired.
Posted Dec 10, 2007 08:27 AM PST"It will create a chain reaction throughout the Balkans and other areas of the world," he told reporters, speaking through an interpreter after talks with Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos.
"Those who devise such plans must weigh up the consequences very carefully."
Category: RUSSIA
Translation: Russia wants unimpeded access to Kosovo's mineral wealth: so does the US and the West.
The recognition of Kosovo as an independent entity may have some very nasty repercussions no matter how it comes down.
Additionally, Russia doesn't want this to be a template for other Russian-controlled areas whose citizens might be thinking about breaking away from their Russian geopolitical orbit and declaring themselves independent. (MR)
Serbs to take West to International Court on Kosovo
E Verteta4_U: Looks like more delay for Kosovars!
Kouchner: Kosovo to wait for Serbian vote
French FM Bernard Kouchner says his country prefers a Kosovo decision after the Serbian presidential elections.
Kosovo negotions officially end today
Today marks the official end of the four-month Kosovo status negotiations between Belgrade and Priština.
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