 While Syria burns, Obama fiddles
WASHINGTON Last year President Obama ordered U.S. intervention in Libya under the grand new doctrine of “Responsibility to Protect.” Moammar Gaddafi was... (photo: AP / /Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Charlotte Observer
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 South Sudan troubles not unique among new nations
South Sudan emerged into the world as a new nation less than a year ago and already it is at the brink of war with its archenemy Sudan, with soldiers from both sides... (photo: EC / EC) STL Today
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 Kosovo's "Mafia State" and Camp Bondsteel: Towards a Permanent US Military Presence in Southeast Europe
Washingtons Bizarre Kosovo Strategy could destroy NATO In one of the more bizarre foreign policy announcements of a bizarre Obama Administration, US... (photo: EC / EU) GlobalResearch
Europe Kosovo Military Photos US Wikipedia: Kosovo |
 From the Cold War to NATO's "Humanitarian Wars": The Complicity of United Nations
Humanitarian wars, especially under the guise of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), are a modern form of imperialism. The standard pattern that the United States... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe) GlobalResearch
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 What’s in a name? For Macedonia, everything.
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE When NATO countries meet for their summit in Chicago this May, four countries will be vying for membership in the... (photo: US DoD / Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo) Foreign Policy
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 US-NATO SPONSORED CRISIS: "Hunger Games" March in the Balkans
SARAJEVO For ten days now, Bosnian veterans have picketed the countrys parliament and government buildings. They hold position at night, sleeping outside on a variety... (photo: US DoD / Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo) GlobalResearch
Balkans Macedonia Nato Pentagon Photos Wikipedia: Balkans |
 NEWS ANALYSIS: Powerless UN post prompts scramble in eastern Europe
ACCUSATIONS of threats, Cold War-style treachery and backstage attempts by Russia to punish a former Soviet ally are turning a routine election for a high-profile but... (photo: EC / © European Union 2012) Business Day
EU Europe Lithuania Photos Russia Wikipedia: Lithuania |
 Nations bicker over UN position
Accusations of threats, Cold War-style treachery and backstage attempts by Russia to punish a former Soviet ally are turning a routine election for a high-profile, but... (photo: EC / © European Union 2012) Taipei Times
EU Election Lithuania Photos UN Wikipedia: Cold War |
 Serbia granted EU candidate status
REUTERS - The European Union made Serbia a candidate for membership on Thursday in an attempt to promote better government in the western Balkans as the region struggles... (photo: EC / EC) France24
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 EU grants Serbia candidate status
European Union leaders have endorsed Serbia as a candidate for membership in the 27-nation bloc. Thursday's confirmation of candidate status is seen as a historic step... (photo: AP / Virginia Mayo) Al Jazeera
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 PREVIEW: EU hopes for no "drama" despite unfinished eurozone business
Brussels - European Union leaders have been repeating for months that austerity is not enough to solve their bloc's economic problems. A summit this week will offer them... (photo: EC / EC) m&c
Brussels Business EU Eurozone Photos Wikipedia: European Commission |
 EU's Ashton backs Serbia bid to join bloc
The EU foreign policy chief, Baroness Ashton, has strongly backed Serbia's bid to get candidate status - a key step towards EU membership. Last week Serbia made some... (photo: AP / Thierry Charlier) BBC News
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 EU foreign ministers mull granting Serbia candidacy for membership in the bloc
BRUSSELS - European Union foreign ministers will decide Tuesday whether Serbia should become a candidate for membership in the bloc after it reached a key agreement with... (photo: EC / EC) Star Tribune
Brussels Membership Photos Province Serbia Wikipedia: Serbia |
 Kosovo, Serbia reach deal on 2 key issues
BRUSSELS - Serbia and its one-time province of Kosovo reached agreement Friday on two key issues that will significantly enhance Serbia's chances of becoming an official... (photo: EC / EC) Lexington Herald-Leader
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 Emergency food flown into stranded European towns
BUCHAREST, Romania — Military planes and police helicopters flew in tons of emergency food to snowbound villages and ships in the Balkans on Monday, after blizzards... (photo: DOD / Public Domain) Palm Beach Post
Bucharest Emergency Food Photos Romania Wikipedia: Emergency Food Assistance and Soup Kitchen-Food Bank Program |
 Frozen continent! Europe's rivers, lakes and even seas are iced over as bitter Siberian cold ...
You would be forgiven for thinking these stunning vistas lay deep in the heart of Antarctica. But they are, in fact, what has become of the European landscape as... (photo: WN / Marzena) The Daily Mail
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 Serbia-Kosovo dialogue eases tensions, but challenges remain - UN official
Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Edmond Mulet. UN Photo/Ryan Brown8 February 2012 The resumption of dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo has led to... (photo: UN) United Nations
Challenges Kosovo Photos Serbia Syria Wikipedia: Syria |
 Turkey's economy and tourism is one of the fastest growing in the world.
Sahit Muja: Turkey's economy and tourism is one of the fastest growing in the world. Turkey one of the best travel destination in the world.... (photo: WN / Akgun Semra) The Examiner
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 Tony Blair: 12 months in his diary
A huge amount of the former Prime Minister's £8m expenses is said to have gone on foreign travel by him and his team; Josie Ensor charts just how extensive his... (photo: AP / Stephen Hird) The Daily Telegraph
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 The World of Mercenary Companies and Private Military Contractors
Wherever they're deployed, they're menacing and feared for good reason. Known historically by various names, they include mercenaries, soldiers of fortune, dogs of war,... (photo: AP / Hadi Mizban) GlobalResearch
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