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Serbia Suggests Kosovo's Cantonization

Serbia has submitted to the UNMIK a plan envisaging the factual division of Kosovo into cantons along ethnic lines, the Tanjug Agency reported.

World | March 25, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7232

Legendary Beatles' Guru Neil Aspinall Dies at 66

Neil Aspinall, the man who ran Apple Records for the legendary group Beatles, died Monday at the age of 66, BBC reported.

World | March 24, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1822

Putin Orders Humanitarian Aid for Serb Enclaves in Kosovo

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to prepare and send humanitarian aid to Serbian enclaves in Kosovo following a request from the Serbian government, concerned by the humanitarian situation in the region. The outgoing president has

World | March 24, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2351

Serbia PM: NATO Bombed to Create Own State

The NATO bombing of Serbia aimed to create the first NATO state in the world on the territory of Kosovo, Serbia's PM Vojislav Kostunica said in a statement addressing the ninth anniversary of the attacks of the Alliance against the country. "The illegal

World | March 24, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1965

Ethnic Albanian Party Rejoins Macedonia's Ruling Coalition

The Democratic Party of Albanians (DPA) declared they would rejoin Macedonia's cabinet, thus ending a 10-day political crisis that was said to place a significant setback before the country's prospects for NATO and EU membership. DPA decided to rejoin th

World | March 24, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2036

US Death Toll in Iraq Hits 4,000

Four US soldiers died in a roadside bombing in Iraq on Sunday bringing the American death toll in the 5-year-old war to 4,000. The soldiers' vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device while patrolling a neighbourhood in southern Baghdad, CNN repor

World | March 24, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1866

4 Dead, 1 Missing in Alaskan Shipwreck

Four crewmembers died and one is still missing after a fishing vessel with 47 people on board sank Sunday in the frigid waters off Alaska's Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Ranger's started leaking into its steering gear compartment about 2:50 am but a coast

World | March 24, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2807

One Killed in Stabbing Spree at Japan Mall

A man armed with a knife has run amok in a shopping centre in Japan, killing one person and wounding seven others, BBC reported.

World | March 23, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1904

Pope Calls for Peace in Tibet, Iraq and the Holy Land

Thousands of pilgrims packed into a rain-soaked St Peter's Square in Rome to hear Pope Benedict XVI give his Easter address. The Pope called for an end to problems in Tibet, Iraq and the Holy Land in his "urbi et orbi" blessing to the world - broadcast l

World | March 23, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1729

Catholics around the World Celebrate Easter

Pope Benedict XVI served on Sunday an open-air Easter mass in St Peter's Square, followed by his traditional "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) blessing. The mass and blessing started at 0930 GMT and were broadcast live in 57 countries.

World | March 23, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2128

US: Recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia Would Be Huge Mistake

The US Assistant Secretary of State has warned against the recognition of the breakaway Georgian provinces of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. "We insist on preserving Georgia's territorial integrity and on the peaceful settlement of the conflicts in Abkhazia

World | March 22, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3080

Greece and Macedonia Confirm Commitment to Solving Name Dispute

The Foreign Ministers of Greece and Macedonia confirmed on Saturday their intention to solve the dispute over the name of the former Yugoslavian Republic. The announcement was made by the Greek Foreign Ministry after a meeting between the Greek Minister

World | March 22, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 17316

US Election Rivals Files Breached

The State Department said Friday that all three presidential candidates' passport files were breached, CNN reported.

World | March 21, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1755

Almost Half Macedonians Declare against Kosovo Sovereignty Recognition

A total of 45 percent of the Macedonian citizens are against the recognition of independent Kosovo, a survey conducted by Skopje's Center for Research and Policy Making shows. The opposite opinion on the issue is shared by 35 percent of the country's pop

World | March 20, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2512

Bush: Iraq War Must Go on

US President George Bush marked the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war on Wednesday by calling the debate over the conflict "understandable" but insisting that a continued US presence there is crucial, CNN reported.

World | March 19, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2007

Strikes to Paralyse Greece ahead of Pension Reform Vote

Greece is expected to grind to a halt on Wednesday as public sector workers across the country hold a national strike against government-proposed pension reforms.

World | March 19, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1883

Visionary Author Arthur Clarke Dies at 90

Author Arthur Clarke, whose science fiction and non-fiction works ranged from the script for "2001: A Space Odyssey" to communications satellites proposal, has died at age 90. Clarke, who had been wheelchair-bound for several years, passed away at a hosp

World | March 19, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1392

13 Injured after Shooting in Kosovo's Capital

A total of 13 people were injured in a shooting that occurred late on Tuesday in Kosovo's capital city of Pristina, Darik News reported. Police authorities claim the incident was a result of settling accounts between two crime rings.

World | March 19, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2918

Dalai Lama Vows to Resign if Tibet Violence Continues

The Dalai Lama declared Tuesday he would resign if the violence in Tibet increases, denying accusations by the Chinese government that he was orchestrating the unrest. "If things become out of control then my only option is to completely resign," Tibet's

World | March 18, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1615

Ukrainian Peacemaker Dies after Being Injured in Kosovo Clashes

A Ukrainian military official and member of the international force in Kosovo died in hospital late on Monday after he was seriously wounded in clashes in the north with Serb protesters, Ukraine's UNIAN News Agency reported. The report of the soldier's d

World | March 18, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2160

Japan Recognises Kosovo's Independence

Japan recognised Kosovo's independence on Tuesday, a month after the breakaway province declared secession from Serbia with the backing of the United States and most of the EU members. "We hope that the independence of Kosovo will contribute to the long-

World | March 18, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1955
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