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The climb to power and meteoric fall of King Zog I of Albania is unique in the annals of 20th Century European royalty.

Albania is a little-known formerly communist country in the Balkans with a unique culture and an ancient and often tragic history dating back to one thousand BC.

Albania is a low-cost European holiday destination with many places of historical interest, great beaches and a fascinating culture to explore.

You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the sights and sounds of relatively undiscovered nations Albania and Laos.

Traveling through Eastern Europe is easier with a guidebook. It takes up valuable space, so be sure to choose well. Is Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe guide right for you?

In 1809 Lord Byron undertook a journey that would see him publish one of his greatest works Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. Rupert Everett followed after him for Channel 4.

Settled by the Corinthians in the eighth century BC, Corfu was important in the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, but suffered later from being on the fringes of empires.

Under the protection of Venice, the Ionian island of Corfu provided the setting for Shakespeare's The Tempest, before being conquered by Napoleon and then the British.

David Beckham has been recalled by England manager Steve McLaren for the games against Brazil and Estonia. Newcastle United's Michael Owen is also included after injury.

Book early with Peter Deilmann Cruises for deep discounts to the ports of Italy, the islands of Capri and Mallorca, to Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Lisbon and Dalmation Coast

The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Summit ended without a consensus on more combat troops for Afghanistan. The alliance also named a new leader.

Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule.

The Darkness Gathers by Lisa Miscione is a fast-paced thriller with plenty of Glocks and Sigs, but may leave readers asking what they missed when the smoke clears.

Quick, can you name the 10 richest members from the 25 European Union nations? How about 6 countries waiting to join the EU?

Macedonian monasteries and mosques, 11th century Byzantine art , bargain shopping and Lake Ohrid, the oldest in Europe, are reasons to visit this world heritage site.

How can the independence of Kosovo help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia?

The collapse of the USSR in the early 1990s gave independence to Lithuania, who soon began to compete in international football in their own right.

Since the break-up of the former Yugoslavia, the disparate states have enjoyed mixed fortune in international football. The results of Slovenia typify this.

International football is becoming more competitive and changes are needed to ensure the qualifying campaigns for major tournaments do not become progressively stagnant.

The point exchange program of Air Canada, Aeroplan, offers cheap flights using flight mileage for frequent flyers.

The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland.

The 2010 World Cup is seven months from starting but European teams are already looking forward to the draw for the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine.

The historical, philosophical as well as the political ideas of William Frederick Hegel had a profound influence upon the works and the concepts of Karl Marx.

Karl Marx was a revolutionary economist. His communist manifesto was followed by dozens of countries during its peak popularity. Today only a handful remain.

A glimpse into the unchartered region of Greece, the Pindus Mountain Range. Where nature and time have be left untouched.

Although the Italian rail system is good for travel between cities, renting a car and driving through the countryside and small towns is the best way to really see Italy.

Slovakia and Switzerland have become the latest teams to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa next summer.

With the notable exception of the United Kingdom, the H1N1 virus appears to be spreading very slowly in Europe.

Taken's predictable Hollywood action script leaves the audience screaming and clapping for Liam Neeson's righteous vengeance.

Widespread acceptance of the modern safety belt, invented in August 1959, combined with road safety legislation, led to a huge decrease in car accident fatalities.

Travelers may know the Greek islands best, and think of Greece as perfect for a beach vacation, but you can take great drives through its spectacular mainland scenery

Sweden, Czech Republic and Turkey are among the big nations in world football to have failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Cricketer, soccer player, and athlete, Fry as also an academic, teacher, editor, writer, and publisher.

Island-hopping around Greece can be an organisational nightmare. See the ancient treasures and classical sights without the modern-day pain on an easyCruise.

There are as many ELL programs as there are schools. Some use total immersion but other schools vary greatly in how they teach the language to foreign speaking students.

Although Italy has been on the list of the most preferred destinations for East-European and African immigrants, the Italian extremist leaders want more restrictions.

Football powers such as Sweden, Portugal, Czech Republic and Turkey and 2012 Euro hosts Ukraine and Poland are all in danger of not qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

While more and more vehicles are being equipped with movie players, don't forget to spend a little bit of time enjoying road trips together by playing fun games.

What will happen to Greece's tourism when the fires finally die?

The most recent official swine flu statistics, H1N1 deaths, plus information on a new H1N1 mutation. Learn all that WHO has to report about swine flu for November 2009.

International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.

Find out what types of combat pay are exempt from U.S. income tax. Learn about what qualifies as a combat zone and the limits on how much can be excluded from taxation.

Old World Cuisine doesn't have to mean boring Spaghetti or Chicken Parmesan. Simple, creative techniques can turn "traditional" into "terrific!"

Since WWII more than 100 types of fighter aircraft have seen service. Most only flew for 10-20 years. However a handful have lasted longer

The story of Our Lady of Good Counsel begins in Genazzano, Italy in 1467.

From Worms to Puke, there are some zany place names around the world that are not very enticing. Here are some of the most unusual.

The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a proliferation of new national sides began to play international football. One of these was Armenia.

In 1911 a group of men formed a secret terror society officially styled Union or Death but commonly called the Black Hand.

Although it is often intriguing and complex, Neville's long-awaited sequel to The Eight is just not as good as the original.