Macedonia guerrillas win seats Nov 21, 2009
Some officers under his control are already being investigated by the Hague tribunal for killing nine ethnic Albanians near Skopje at the end of last year's conflict ... 25 May 1999: The latest tidal wave of ethnic Albanian refugees entering Macedonia raised tension in the tiny Balkan state as Macedonian police attempted early yesterday to bus new arrivals out of the country to neighbouring Albania. (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
News slips through China's net Nov 17, 2009
The Mainland's Per Capita GDP fell in 2009 from 128th to 135th in the world, below such economic powerhouses as Armenia, Guatemala and Albania. No wonder they want to keep their people isolated -- it's the only way the neo fascist CCP government can survive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Regulate, not ban, is sensible path taken by others Nov 3, 2009
The convention was drafted in 1997 and has now been ratified by 21 countries, ranging from Albania to Uruguay. Three African countries - Algeria, Ethiopia and Morocco - have so far adopted it, Ethiopia and Morocco having done so in 1999, with Algeria following suit in 2006. (Business Report, South Africa)
Palau to take Uighurs Nov 1, 2009
In 2006, Albania accepted five Uighur detainees from Guantanamo but has since balked at taking others, partly for fear of diplomatic repercussions from China. Australia has already twice rejected US appeals to resettle the Uighurs. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
relations with Russia and offer a fresh start to relations with the Muslim world, there is little so far to show for his fine words" Kind of says it all, right? by jameslouiky October 9, 2009 9:53 AM EDT Compare Obama's accomplishments to Reagan?s Obama freed 0 countries from tyranny, ended no war, brought no one together. Reagan Countries liberated from Communist tyranny during or shortly after RONALD REAGAN's presidency: Afghanistan Albania Angola Bulgaria Cambodia Czechoslovakia East Germany... (CBS News)
Europe.view: Old rows, new book Oct 9, 2009
Albania and Macedonia quibble over an encyclopaedia ... Another view comes from Albania, Macedonia s western neighbour ... From an Albanian nationalist point of view, Macedonia is not a state, but a compromise, and perhaps only a temporary one. (The Economist)
Zogby aims to triple sales in five years Sep 22, 2009
The company already has done polling in Mexico, Indonesia, Albania, central and southern Asia, and many other places, Zogby said. Use of the Internet for polling will continue to make a major difference in the company s capabilities, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
There's a Muslim Country That Really Loves America Sep 3, 2009
Albania, the Muslimworld'smostpro-Americanstate ... Albania, the Muslim World's Most Pro-American State ... Crime and Punishment in Albania's Elections. (Slate)
Albania, the Muslim World's Most Pro-American State Sep 3, 2009
Albania, the Muslimworld'smostpro-Americanstate ... Crime and Punishment in Albania's Elections ... "True, there are no brigands in Albania, because all of them have gone to Tirana, where they rob with authority from behind desks."Popular saying in Albania in the 1930s, in Miranda Vickers. (Slate)
Is Google playing by the book? Aug 8, 2009
The ability of a student in Alabama or Albania to have access to the contents of the world's libraries online at their fingertips, for example, is a powerful concept and just one of the ways a free and open Web can lift humanity. But history shows that when a company even one with talent and good intentions acts like a monopoly, it is subject to abuses. (Christian Science Monitor)
Albania plans to allow gay marriage Aug 1, 2009
TIRANA, Albania - Albania s homosexuals won more than they had hoped for after the government said it planned to allow same-sex marriages despite opposition from religious leaders and politicians ... But should he make good on his plans, Albania would join European Union members the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain in giving gay couples the same rights as heterosexual couples and would be the first country in the Balkans to do so ... This is not only a step to be taken for European integration,... (Boston Globe)
Government won't budge on civil unions Aug 1, 2009
Today that is an issue of consensus," he said. "I believe that the issue of equality for all is something that is unstoppable," he said. A committed Christian, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd promised at the last election Labor would not make changes that would give gay partnerships the same recognition as marriage. Attorney-General Robert McClelland said the broader community had to support change for it to work. "(Their) support is fundamental to us achieving further and ongoing reform," he told... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Albania PM re-election confirmed Jul 28, 2009
Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha's alliance has won enough seats to form a government, though it fell one seat short of a majority, officials say ... The election was seen as a critical test for Albania's aspiration of joining the European Union ... Our correspondent says Albania has never managed to hold an election that meets international standards - a condition of progress towards EU accession. (BBC News -- Europe)
Observers Say Flaws In Albania Vote Count Jul 11, 2009
TIRANA, Albania, Jul ... Observers Report Some Flaws In Albania Vote, Despite Improvements ... (AP) International observers said on Friday that political interference had delayed the vote count of last month's general election in Albania. (CBS News -- World)
Albania's electoral shortcomings could delay EU bid Jul 2, 2009
An armed policeman stands by as ballot boxes are transported to counting offices in the Albanian capital Tirana after voting to elect 140 new lawmakers ended Sunday ... The Balkan nation's vote Sunday struggled to meet international standards potentially embarrassing the US, which backed Albania's successful bid for NATO membership ... Tirana, Albania - At the George W. Bush cafe, next to the table where the former US President sat to discuss a US-funded microloan program with a baker, a... (Christian Science Monitor)
Albania PM claims narrow victory Jul 2, 2009
The governing centre-right party of Albania's prime minister has claimed victory in elections held last weekend ... Mr Berisha said the results were a "vote of confidence" for his party and pledged that he would focus on moving Albania towards European Union membership ... Albania joined Nato earlier this year and has filed for EU membership. (BBC News -- Europe)
* Albanian ruling party has slim election lead Jun 30, 2009
Albanian ruling party has slim election lead ... Supporters of the Albanian Democratic Party celebrate in front of the partys headquarters in Tirana early yesterday ... Albanias ruling Democrats appeared poised for victory, exit polls showed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Exit polls show Albania PM Berisha leading Jun 29, 2009
TIRANA, Albania - Early exit polls are indicating that Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha's Democratic Party has won another term in office in parliamentary elections Sunday ... Supporters take to the streetsHundreds of Berisha supporters took to the streets in Albanian cities waving party banners and honking horns to celebrate the unofficial results, and fireworks lit the sky in Tirana, the country's capital ... Albania is under international pressure to make sure the vote is fair and free of... (MSNBC -- International)
EU hopes at stake in Albania poll Jun 28, 2009
Albanians are voting in a general election on Sunday in what is being seen as a test of the country's democratic credentials. Brussels has called for a free and fair poll if Albania is to move further towards European Union integration ... Albania hasn't been as hard hit by the global recession as many European countries, but the progress is still dramatic. (BBC News)
Corruption key Jun 28, 2009
Ragip Luta BBC Albanian ... The first generation of Albanians born after the collapse of Communism in December 1990 vote in a general election on Sunday ... The vote is seen as a major test of Albania's progress towards future integration with the European Union. (BBC News -- Europe)
Freed Uighurs Relishing Bermuda's Sun And Sand Jun 21, 2009
Albania took in five Uighurs in 2006 but refused to take any more, and other countries balked at resettling any of the others, until Bermuda stepped forward last week. The surprise move, made without consulting Bermuda's colonial rulers in Britain, angered some of island's 68,000 people and prompted a call by the opposition for the local Parliament to hold a no-confidence vote on the government. (CBS News -- World)
Why Italy is taking Gitmo prisoners Jun 18, 2009
Although some countries, including France and Albania, have agreed to host detainees from Guantnamo, many other European Union member states have refused to do so, claiming that it's the duty of the US to find a solution to a problem it created (to view a story about earlier European reactions, and ). Italy's case is a bit different, however. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
For Gitmo Uighurs, new life is no walk on the beach Jun 16, 2009
The former detainees, including Uighurs released to Albania, say they are eager to put "terrorist" label behind them ... Kicking back in Albania ... Until recently, Albania was the only country willing to help. (Christian Science Monitor)
Health care plan is too expensive Jun 16, 2009
To be fair, at 50th the US beat out Guam and Albania at 51st and 52nd respectively. The US also beat out Costa Rica at 55th and Cuba at 56th, Panama at 60th. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Row erupts over Bermuda deal Jun 16, 2009
Five Uighurs who were transferred to Albania in 2006 have not been engaged in criminal or terrorist activities since, the US government said. China repeated its demand for the return of all Chinese detainees hours before Bermuda accepted the Uighurs. (BBC News -- Americas)
From Albania, freed Guantnamo prisoner watches detainee debate unfold May 23, 2009
Across the globe, in Albania, a group of former prisoners has watched the debate over the camp unfold ... Abu Bakker Qassim, a Chinese Uighur who was freed from Guantnamo in 2005, has tried to rebuild a new life as a chef in Tirana, Albania ... From Albania, freed Guantnamo prisoner watches detainee debate unfold. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Morgan Stanley on India Trumps Goldman on China May 20, 2009
India ranks behind Albania, Burkina Faso and, perhaps more importantly, China in Transparency Internationals latest. Aim High. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
How did he do? May 18, 2009
And before Albania's entry he quipped: 'The bad news is you're about to watch Albania. She's only 17 so please bear that in mind. (BBC News -- UK)
Seven-times winners Ireland dumped out of Eurovision May 16, 2009
Pre-contest favourites Norway, plus Albania, Lithuania, Moldova, Croatia and Azerbaijan also made the cut ... Norway Greece Ukraine (pictured) Estonia Lithuania Azerbaijan Albania Denmark Moldova Croatia. (BBC News -- Europe)
Diplomatic memos reveal Chinese effort to block Guantánamo prisoner's asylum bid May 13, 2009
Following Albania's acceptance of five Guantnamo Uighurs in 2006, Albania suffered " 'a big diplomatic and economic hit,' " according to a Pentagon official quoted in a Feb. 18 Los Angeles Times story. The Times's Pentagon source added that "no one wants to do that again.". (Christian Science Monitor)
President Obama or Mr. President ? Apr 30, 2009
"Our coalition," he declared, "is shrinking and losing ground to segments of the population that is growing, whether it is with suburban voters, working class, college educated voters, Hispanics, or left handed Albania psychics, the percentage voting republican has declined precipitously.". "If you reject [gay marriage] on religious grounds, I respect that," he said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Albania applies for EU membership Apr 29, 2009
Albania is not expected to join the EU until 2015 at the earliest. Albania has formally applied for membership of the European Union ... Mr Topolanek said Albania had undergone "tremendous positive changes", but stressed that the Balkan state was still "facing a huge amount of work". (BBC News)
Freed from Guantnamo, a Uighur clings to asylum dreams in Sweden Apr 28, 2009
After being released from the US terror prison camp in 2006, the Chinese Uighur was sent to Albania and eventually sought asylum in Sweden ... Although a US military tribunal officially cleared Hakimjan of any wrongdoing in March 2005, it wasn't until another year passed that he and four other prisoners were chained, hooded, and flown to Albania for release ... Sten De Geer, Hakimjan's Swedish attorney, says the Chinese Embassy's "warning Sweden against giving Adil asylum, in my view, explains... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Struggling to give kids a sporting chance Apr 16, 2009
The coaching was conducted by Tatjana and Besnik Mece, both of whom had been national-team members in their native Albania, he as a steeplechaser, she as a pentathlete and high jumper. Both hold university degrees in human kinetics. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Friends by the Bosporus Apr 13, 2009
It highlighted Turkey s emergence as a regional power that matters and as a large, mainly Muslim member of NATO (tiny Albania, another Muslim country, has just joined NATO as well). After seven years under the mildly Islamist Justice and Development (AK) Party, Turkey enjoys growing influence and popularity in the Arab world. (The Economist)
* World News Quick Take Apr 12, 2009
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Regions and territories: Kosovo Apr 9, 2009
Kosovo, an impoverished territory with a population of mainly ethnic Albanians, unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in February 2008 ... Kosovo has been the backdrop to a centuries-old and often-strained relationship between its Serb and ethnic Albanian inhabitants ... Reconciliation between the majority ethnic Albanians, most of whom support independence, and the Serb minority remains elusive. (BBC News -- Europe)
Timeline: Kosovo Apr 9, 2009
Over the centuries the religious and ethnic balance tips in favour of Muslims and Albanians ... 1941 - World War II: Much of Kosovo becomes part of an Italian-controlled greater Albania ... 1987 - In a key moment in his rise to power, future president Slobodan Milosevic rallies a crowd of Kosovo Serbs, who are protesting against alleged harassment by the majority Albanian community. (BBC News -- Europe)
Kosovo civilian abuses revealed Apr 9, 2009
Witnesses say some KLA victims are buried in Kukes cemetery in Albania ... Sources told the BBC that Kosovo Serbs, ethnic Albanians and gypsies were among an estimated 2,000 who went missing ... The BBC News investigation also studies claims that some of those held in Albania were killed for their organs, and that physical evidence gathered by UN investigators in Albania was destroyed by the International War Crimes Tribunal. (BBC News -- Europe)
* Obama heads to France for NATO meet Apr 4, 2009
Leaders will welcome Frances return to full NATO participation, after a Franco-US schism dating to the days of Charles de Gaulle, and usher in new members Albania and Croatia. They will look at ways too to rebuild ties with Russia, whose help it sees as vital in a host of global security issues. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
At NATO summit, Obama woos Europe on Afghanistan Apr 4, 2009
The Strasbourg meeting, "NATO in 2020: What Lies Ahead?" marks several milestones: It is the 60th anniversary of NATO; a new civilian NATO chief will be announced, as Jaap de Hoop Scheffer retires; Croatia and Albania will formally join the alliance; and the French under President Nicolas Sarkozy will become full members again, more than 40 years after President Charles de Gaulle withdrew the French over institutional disagreements. Yet it is the question of Afghanistan, and the alliance's... (Christian Science Monitor)
Ukraine opposition stages protest Apr 4, 2009
Albania dusts off ancient treasures. Obama scoops British book prize. (BBC News -- Europe)
Zuma graft decision due on Monday Apr 4, 2009
Albania dusts off ancient treasures. Papers alter Israel cabinet photo. (BBC News -- Africa)
The art of oratory Apr 4, 2009
Albania dusts off ancient treasures. The art of oratory. (BBC News -- UK)
What Obama should tell Europe Apr 1, 2009
NATO members are expected to welcome Albania and Croatia into their ranks, the latest chapter in an enlargement process that while antagonizing the Russians has helped stabilize broad swaths of formerly-communist Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. France will formally rejoin NATO's integrated military command after a four-decade absence, helping to pave the way for stronger cooperation between NATO and the European Union. (MSNBC -- International)
Bankers Petroleum announces 2008 financial results Mar 20, 2009
The Company's expectations for its Albanian operations and plans are subject to a number of risks in addition to those inherent in oil production operations, including: that Brent oil prices could fall resulting in reduced returns and a change in the economics of the project; availability of financing; delays associated with equipment procurement, equipment failure and the lack of suitably qualified personnel; the inherent uncertainty in the estimation of reserves; exports from Albania being... (Canada Newswire)
Doctorow among international book prize nominees Mar 19, 2009
Previous winners of the prize, founded in 2004, are Ismail Kadare of Albania and Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Austrian Echoes: The Armageddon Waltz Mar 10, 2009
Fractious tribes in Albania, mostly Muslim, had broken away from Ottoman rule. In 1913 Vienna was about to invest its money, military presence and prestige in a bid to establish a client state in Albania under a puppet king ... The very week of the Bankruptcy Ball, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, successor to the throne, met with Emperor Franz Josef to urge disengagement from Albania. (International Herald Tribune)
Letter from a year-old state Feb 24, 2009
Adopted a year ago, the flag contains no Serbian or Albanian symbols or colors, but only allusions to the European Union. The salesman tries to convince us to also buy an Albanian flag, with its black double-headed eagle on a red background ... "Albania, very good," he says by way of explanation. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Rohingya migrants; Wake up America Feb 21, 2009
In my French language class in Geneva, there are students from Ukraine, Russia, Holland, Germany, Slovakia, Poland, Brazil, Albania, Cambodia, Lithuania, and a couple of other countries. I am the only American. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Letters for Friday, January 30, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
As a courtesy of the United States of America, France, Germany, Norway, Finland, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Algeria, Morocco, Romania, Kosovo, Panama, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Czechoslovakia, Afghanistan, Denmark, Kuwait, Egypt, Montenegro, New Guinea, Indonesia, Thailand, Greece, Russia, Tunisia, Ukraine, Albania, Hungary, Belgium, Austria, Libya, Korea, Japan, Iraq, and yes, even Israel, are free countries. Free to vote. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Macedonia guerrillas win seats Feb 8, 2009
Some officers under his control are already being investigated by the Hague tribunal for killing nine ethnic Albanians near Skopje at the end of last year's conflict ... Paul Lewis travels to a house in Albania at the centre of allegations of organ harvesting during the Kosovan war. (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
China warns over Uighur inmates Feb 7, 2009
Albania took in five Uighurs released from Guantanamo Bay in 2006. Many Muslim Uighurs from Xinjiang in western China want greater autonomy for the region and some want independence. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
