e premte, shkurt 01, 2008

Terry Jeffrey Defends Ron Paul over McCain

On MSNBC's Hardball, Terry Jeffrey mentions, and defends, Ron Paul against a McCain supporter.

Ron Paul interview post CNN debate

CNN's Melissa Long talks to Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul after the California CNN GOP debate.

Kosovo Activist's Trial Slammed

Pristina _ The trial and renewed detention of the Kosovar political activist, Albin Kurti, have been criticised by a Norwegian human rights watchdog.

EBRD Cash for Tirana Airport

Tirana _ The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, EBRD, said on Friday it was considering financing the extension a new terminal at Tirana’s Mother Teresa International Airport, TIA.

Macedonia, Albania to Scrap Visas

Skopje _ Macedonia and Albania have agreed to establish a visa-free regime, Macedonian government spokesman Ivica Bocevski told local media on Friday.

Pristina Hotel Backs Independence

Pristina _ A hotel in Pristina has offered a 20% discount to guests from countries that are ready to recognize Kosovo’s independence.

Serbia Candidates Brace for Runoff

Exclusive: EU Calls its Kosovo Mission "EULEX"

Pristina _ The European Union’s forthcoming police and justice mission in Kosovo is to be called EULEX

Independence near for Kosovo?

One thought dominates all others in this provincial capital that dreams of independence: Almost nine years after the U.S. and NATO waged a bombing campaign on behalf of Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority, when will the province make the risky decision to pull free of Serbia?

Some EU states oppose Kosovo bid

Romania and Cyprus have warned that they will not recognise any unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo.

Slovakia not ready to recognize independent Kosovo, FM says

Slovak Foreign Minister Jan Kubis said Friday his country was not ready to recognize Kosovo if the breakaway Serbian province declares independence.

Serbia says it will use 'all peaceful means' to keep Kosovo

BRATISLAVA (AFP) — Serbia will use all peaceful means to protect the country's territorial integrity if the province of Kosovo declares independence, Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic said Friday.

E Verteta4_U: Mr. Jeremic what if Nikolic wins. Will he use peaceful means ? I dont think so !

EU Readies Mission for Independent Kosovo

Kosovo has promised to declare independence after the Serbian election

E Verteta4_U: I doubt this will happen.

East or West? Kosovo dominates Serbian elections

East or west? Brussels or Moscow? That is the question facing voters as Serbia's Presidential election campaign reaches its final moments.

e mërkurë, janar 30, 2008

CNN GOP Debate Tonight - Jan 30, 8pm ET

Russia drafts action plan in case Kosovo declares independence

A senior Russian diplomat said Monday that Moscow has prepared an action plan that envisages close coordination with Serbia should the West recognize any Kosovo declaration of independence. Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, the Russian Foreign Ministry's special envoy to the Balkans, said Moscow is encouraging more talks between the Serbs and the province's thnic Albanian majority. He said, however, that chances for such talks are rapidly decreasing, with Kosovo's leaders expected to declare independence soon. Botsan-Kharchenko said at a meeting with Russian lawmakers that the ministry had worked out a plan of action if Kosovo declares independence, and the United States and the European Union members recognize it. He wouldn't give details but said the plan «envisages a close coordination of action with Belgrade.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 03:07 PM PST
Category: CURRENT EVENTS

One has to wonder precisely what that "close coordination with Belgrade" actually means, if not military action.(MR)

Giuliani: Ron Paul Won All the Debates

VIDEO CLIP OF IT

Giuliani Admits Ron Paul Won All The Debates

Rights group says U.N. fails justice in Kosovo, war crimes left unpunished

Albanian PM fears Serb bid to destabilize Kosovo