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Articles related to "Yugoslavia"
Yugoslavia's Political History Yugoslavia history is brief and complex. What makes research about it confusing is the many name changes that have occured throughout Yugoslavia's history. yugoslavia • serbia • montenegro • wwii • eastern european history
Cities to Visit in Eastern Europe: Mostar Bombarded by the Serbian army during the Bosnian War and wracked by genocidal ethnic and religious conflict, Mostar combines historic beauty with modern horror. visit mostar • travel and mostar • travel and bosnia • stari most and visit • yugoslavia and war and bosnia
Bombing Yugoslavia: The Inexorable Logic of War After six weeks of military conflict the news and pictures arriving from Yugoslavia and Albania have recalled to our memory that war means above all an endless chain of immense human suffering. Committing atrocities of all kind, the Serbian militia has expelled almost the whole Albanian population of Kosovo. Helping the refugees has therefore become the most important thing to do. While NATO bombs continue destroying Yugoslavia's infrastructure and economy, Milosevic's army has remained almost intact. NATO's last military option of sending in ground troops is risky for both military and political reasons. Anyway, it could become inevitable, if diplomatic efforts still lack success. Since too many things depend on the outcome of this conflict, NATO cannot give in half way, permitting Milosevic to save his regime. The noble Serbian nation has already paid an extremely high price for its leader's criminal plans. Will Milosevic understand or will he follow Hitler's footsteps, trying to carry his people to his own grave? kosovo • kosova • serbia • yugoslavia • montenegro
Democracy in Yugoslavia: Milosevic´s Final Defeat After four bloody conflicts Slobodan Milosevic, the “terror of the Balkans”, has met his final defeat. Sixteen months after his last war in Kosovo his criminal regime was finally swept away by a people´s revolt. Beaten in presidential elections by opposition leader Vojislav Kostunica, Milosevic has tried every trick to stay on, but when he ordered to annul the elections, the Serbian people marched upon Belgrade and stormed the Parliament. Yugoslavia´s new president Vojislav Kostunica was warmly welcomed by the European democratic leaders, who have quickly removed most sanctions against the country. But after the forthcoming elections in December the new democratic governments of Yugoslavia and Serbia have the difficult task to reconstruct the economy as well as the democratic institutions and a good neighborhood in the Balkans. First of all the new president must renegotiate the status of Montenegro and Kosovo, two regions trying to pull out of the Federation. Another critical question is the fate of the war criminals, first among them Milosevic, who would not like it to be processed at the Hague. slobodan • milosevic • vojislav • kostunica • djindjic
International Courts Part III of III: Int'l Court of Justice The establishment of The International Court of Justice is intended to perform trials in the events of international law disputes between states and to provide advisory opinions on legal issues referred by international organs and agencies within the United Nations. international law • dispute • legal • state • statute
Valentine's Day in May and other stories. Snippets carl valentine • soccer • politics and sport • ireland • yugoslavia
Why Russia (Likely) Won't Go To War Over Kosovo Despite dire warnings from the Kremlin and elsewhere of world war over Kosovo, and despite my own un-Pollyannish view of Russia's potential, I do not believe World War III will start in the Balkans in the near future. I believe this both because Russia has much less stake in the Balkans than in the Caspian, and also because the Russian state is much more stable than it has been in some time. Even the top Communist member of the Cabinet has attacked proposals for "rethinking" Russian military doctrine in the face of NATO action in Yugoslavia. This is more a matter of Russia maintaining some sort of balance of power in the world by siding with America's enemies. russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov sergeyev ma
International Courts Part I of III: International Tribunal Court The definitions of and differences among International Tribunal Court; International Criminal Court; and International Court of Justice, and how they preserve justice in our humane world. rights • human rights • abuse • humanity • humanitarian
U21 European Championship History The 2009 Under-21 UEFA European Championship kicks off on June 15. Here a look at the history and background of the biannual tournament. under-21 european championship • uefa u21 euros • background of uefa youth competition • history of european football under-21 • past winners
Bridges in Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljubljana's Dragon Bridge and the Triple Bridge are spans you're sure to cross when enjoying Slovenia's pretty capital. Just beware of monsters! ljubljana’s bridges • dragon bridge • zmajski most • triple bridge • tromostovje
Convicted War Criminal Will Remain in Canada On November 25, 2008 the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada decided that a Croatian man convicted of war crimes could not be deported and returned to Croatia. croatian veterans • refugees in canada • the former yugoslavia • balkan war crimes • immigration and refugee board of canada
Countries Covered at eeuroperussia Definitions in Europe are tricky: check our list of 15 countries to see what you can expect to learn about at Eastern Europe and Russia Travel. population eastern european nations • former yugoslavia states • baltic states estonia latvia lithuania • velvet divorce czech slovak • black sea coastline
General Ratko Mladic Thought Close to Capture The arrest of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic in July of 2008 left General Ratko Mladic, his military commander, as the most wanted fugitive in Europe. ratko mladic • radovan karadzic • bosnia and herzegovina • genocide in europe • international criminal tribunal former yugoslavia
The Apparitions of Medjugorje On June 24, 1981, a miraculous event occurred in the small town of Medjugorje, in former Yugoslavia. A Lady appeared, a stranger, but far lovelier than anyone had seen. apparitions • medjugorje • blessed mother • messages from heaven • proof of the existence of god
The Pirate State of Fiume 1920 Gabriele D'Annunzio was the first of the 20th Century Fascists and last of the pirate kings in modern history gabriele d`annunzio • fiume • pirate • war • italy
Peace in Kosovo: Rebuilding a Future for the Balkans After 78 days of relentless aerial bombing peace has finally arrived for the harassed populations of former Yugoslavia. On 10th June NATO-airplanes have finally stopped their raids against Yugoslavian military and infrastructure, while the Serbian troops have started to retreat from the Kosovo province, accompanied by many Kosovar Serbs who fear the revenge of the Albanians. Peacekeepers (K-For) from NATO countries and from Russia have occupied the province and the Kosovar refugees are returning to their homes. But many questions remain still unsolved: Can peace be guaranteed by the Kosovo-Force and will the cooperation between NATO and Russian forces work ? How many Kosovar civilians were slain by the Serbian militia during the conflict ? Can the murderers be put on trial ? Is a peaceful living together of Serbs and Kosovar Albanians still possible ? What will be the future status of Kosovo ? Will Serbia find the way to a democratic regime ? What will be the destiny of Slobodan Milosevic ? Who will pay for the reconstruction of the destroyed countries ? Which impact will this war have on the international system and especially on the relations between the European Union, the United States and Russia ? milosevic • schroeder • fischer • martti ahtisaari • chernomyrdin
Spin Doctors Go To War Broadcasters are a prime target for spin doctors who want to get their own propaganda on the air. The recent war in the Balkans is a prime example, and we look at some propagandists of the past. broadcast • broadcasters • tv • radio • propaganda
Where in the World - Plant Provenance Hardiness zones are only a rough indication of whether a plant will do well in our gardens. If we really want to have a good idea about a plant's suitability for our conditions, we have to know its provenance, or where in the world it calls home. usda hardiness zones • provenance • plant explorers • climate • alpine plants
Commander of Child Soldiers to be Put on Trial In a decision welcomed by global observers the International Criminal Court confirmed this week that it will go ahead with its first trial in January, 2009. child soldiers • war crimes • democratic republic of the congo • international criminal court • thomas lubanga
Yugoslav Submarines The coastal navy of Yugoslavia and its successor Montenegro employed a number of submarine designs for more that seventy years. The remnants are now for sale. yugoslavia submarine • montenegro submarine • montenegro sub • heroj class submarines • una class midgets submarines
Burek in Mostar, Hercegovina In Bosnia-Hercegovina's Mostar, savory burek isn't hard to find, but you'd do well to seek out Bosfor for the traditional, unusual - and delicious - Bosnian breakfast mostar • burek • bosnia-hercegovina • herzegovina • mostar's old bridge
Russia-Georgia War & the Caucasus How can the question of stability in the Caucasus and Washington's policies toward the region help explain this war in the small breakaway province of South Ossetia? russia and georgia war • south ossetia war • conflict in caucasus • pipeline in caucasus • russia and america
UEFA Under 21 Championship As the UEFA Under 21 Championship got underway in the Netherlands this week there were few first round goals, but a shock as Serbia defeated five times champions Italy. uefa under 21 championships • netherlands • manchester united • nani • juventus
Money, Money, Money, Must be Funny, in a Richer's Girl Review of the Emir Kusturica's film, <i>Black Cat, White Cat</i> emir kusturica • branka katic • srdjan todorovic • romance • romansa
Germany's Record in European Championships The Final of Euro2008 provides Germany with an opportunity to claim their fourth success in the competition while their opponents, Spain, have one previous triumph. german record in european championships • final of euro2008 • record in euro2008 • germany and spain in euro final • germany's fourth final
Luxury Adriatic Cruise A one-of-a-kind 12-day cruise explores the Dalmatian Coast of Montenegro and Croatia, featuring Europe's top birding sites, nature reserves and historic Adriatic ports luxury adriatic cruise • montenegro croatia ports • private yacht sailing trip • explore dalmatian coast • europe’s top birding sites
2010 Soccer World Cup Dates The 2010 World Cup in South Africa will run from June 11th to July 11th. Here are details of the dates and venues for the tournament. 2010 soccer world cup • soccer 2010 world cup dates • south africa soccer world cup • matches 2010 world cup • venues 2010 soccer world cup
Can Justice Rule, even for Saddam? Thoughts on justice and international law in and for Iraq iraq • demcoracy • international law • justice • peace
Global Response to Wartime Rape The international community is increasing efforts to end impunity for systematic rape and sexual slavery during armed conflicts. wartime rape • sexual slavery • forced pregnancy • sexual rights • darfur sudan
International Courts Part II of III:International Criminal Court Criminals against humanity will soon be prosecuted by the permanent International Criminal Court, provided that it has been ratified by 60 countries. Read about its idealism and controversies in this article. human rights • humanitarian • human rights law • humanitarian law • crime
Italy Sardinia - Explore Unusual Barbagia Region For something different, explore the Barbagia region - one of the most unusual areas ln Sardinia. Visit the town of Orgosolo. famous for its politically inspired murals. italy sardinia • sardinia the barbagia • orgosolo murals • sardinia- barbagia - the supramonte • nuoro is the main town
End of the Austro Hungarian Navy From 1382 until 1918 this force was one of the largest in the world. Often bloodied but never beaten it disappeared from the oceans with a whimper. austrian navy • trieste • adriatic sea • austrian fleet • danube river flotilla
Help Sacramento Synagogues Rebuild On Friday, June 18, three Jewish centers in Sacramento were set afire, all within a 35-minute period. Find out how you can help rebuild the community. fire • anti-semitic • knesset israel torah center • congregation b'nai israel • congregation beth shalom
German Government: Schröder's Domestic Struggles The resignation of the German finance minister and leader of the Social Democrat Party, Oskar Lafontaine, has liberated chancellor Schröder from his major rival and his government from the principal opponent of cuts in the welfare state and radical reforms in the labor market. Albeit the chancellor's success in foreign politics, his party's popularity among voters is in strong decline. A deregulation of the German labor market is overdue, but up to now Schröder's cabinet has done all the opposite. Many Social Democrats are still opposing the idea of a more flexible labor market and try to save the public social security system by forcing more people into it. Chancellor Schröder, who has also taken his party's presidency, has now elaborated some interesting plans, but first he has to convince his own party officials. Meanwhile the opposition stands ready to take advantage from the coalition's difficulties. germany • schröder • joschka fischer • greens • spd
Aircraft Of The Battle Of Britain In many respects the Battle of Britain became famous as much for the aircraft that were used to fight in it as for what actually happened during that battle itself. raf • luftwaffe • german bombers • battle of britain • messerschmitt
France : an introduction Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least. france • french
International Comics and Animation Festival International Comics and Animation Festival Mort Walker Georgetown University Bethesda Maryland Small Press Expo cartoon animation Igor Prassel Jacob Klemencic Allen Douglas Joseph Witek Jean-Pierre Mercier Disney Tex Avery international comics and animation festival • mort walker • georgetown university • bethesda maryland • small press expo
Poland and Ukraine Successful Bid UEFA announced that Poland and Ukraine would be joint hosts of the European football Championships in 2012. uefa • european championships • poland • ukraine • champions league
Rick Steves’ Eastern Europe 2006 Our next Eastern European guidebook review: does Rick Steves' Best of Eastern Europe 2006 have useful info and travel tips for us about Prague, Poland and Budapest? rick steves guidebook • best of eastern europe 2006 travel tips • accommodation ideas • post-communist tourism • travel book publishers
The State of the Fourth Estate What is the State of the Fourth Estate today as it relates to journalism and mainstream reporting? It is a field full of landmines. Those who take up the cross of fact-finding and its delivery bare the burden for us all. freedom of the press • journalist deaths • journalism • writing • fourth estate
What can I know about Hungary? General information population • neighbours • capital • famous people
10 Things To Know About Gov.Rod Blagojevich Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges after trying to personally profit by filling President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. rob blagojevich • illinois governor • governor arrested • barack obama • senate seat
Argentina – Flag Day in Rosario, Santa Fe "Día de la Bandera Nacional" is one of Argentina's national holidays. On June 20th a parade is held in Rosario, during which citizens carry Argentina's largest flag. flag day rosario argentina • flag day rosario santa fe • flag day parade argentina flag • creator belgrano argentina flag • día de la bandere nacional argentina
Charles Simic Poet Charles Simic has been appointed Poet Laureate Consultant to the Library of Congress for 2007-2008. charles simic • new u.s. poet laureate • james billington • library of congress • immigrant
Complementary Jurisdiction Helps Define the ICC The International Criminal Court uses an interesting choice of jurisdiction to support national trials for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. complementary jurisdiction • international criminal court • national courts • united states state department • war crimes
Cultural Events in Croatian Cities Enjoy opera shows, ballet dancing, traditional open air concerts and theatre performances in the capital's churches and public squares along the Dalmatian coast. croatian cities • cultural events • summer music festival • southern dalmatia • open air dubrovnik
Dont Hang up Your Spurs in the opening battles of world war two cavalry was deemed worthless. However it never faded from use and still has a place. horse • cavalry • greys scouts • rhodesia • horseman |
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