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  • February 2008

    • US, EU States Recognize Independent Kosovo

      Reuters  |  Feb 18, 08 11:41 AM CST

      US, EU States Recognize Independent Kosovo

      (Newser) - The US and major European states recognized Kosovo as an independent state today, reports Reuters. Condoleezza Rice issued an official statement several hours after President Bush jumped the gun by saying in a speech in Africa that Kosovo is "now independent." His Secretary of State said later: "We congratulate the people of Kosovo on this historic occasion." More »

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      George W. Bush  • France  • European Union  • Condoleezza Rice  • Serbia  • Kosovo  • independence  • Kosovar independence

    • Kosovo Independence Splits EU

      BBC  |  Feb 18, 08 6:11 AM CST

      Kosovo Independence Splits EU

      (Newser) - A meeting of EU officials today to discuss Kosovo is likely to reveal deep-seated divisions within the European Union. While Britain, France and Germany are expected to recognize the newly independent Kosovo immediately, other states like Cyprus, Greece, Romania and Spain worry about the message such recognition will send to their own restive separatists, BBC reports. More »

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      China  • Russia  • Great Britain  • France  • United Nations  • Germany  • European Union  • Spain  • Serbia  • Kosovo  • Greece  • Cyprus  • Romania

    • EU Force Set for Kosovo on Eve of Independence

      BBC  |  Feb 16, 08 9:39 AM CST

      EU Force Set for Kosovo on Eve of Independence

      (Newser) - As Kosovo stands poised to declare independence from Serbia, the European Union is preparing to send a civilian police and justice mission to help enforce the rule of law in the fledgling country. The US and most of the EU support Kosovar independence; Serbia and Russia oppose it, but will not intervene with the EU mission, BBC reports. More »

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      Russia  • European Union  • corruption  • Serbia  • Kosovo  • war crimes  • Kosovar independence  • human rights abuse

    • Rock on! EU May Extend Song Copyrights

      Times (UK)  |  Feb 15, 08 8:31 AM CST

      Rock on! EU May Extend Song Copyrights

      (Newser) - Early hits from the Beatles and the Stones are only a few years away from falling out of copyright and into the public domain, but the European Commission wants to change that and keep royalties flowing to rock stars in their golden years, reports the Times of London. Plans to extend the European performers' royalty period from 50 to 95 years would be a financial boon for elderly rockers—and their record companies. More »

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      European Union  • elderly  • copyright  • Beatles  • rock music  • rock stars  • Rolling Stones  • European Commission  • copyright law

    • Europe Moves to Fingerprint Travelers

      Washington Post  |  Feb 12, 08 1:25 PM CST

      Europe Moves to Fingerprint Travelers

      (Newser) - Just as Washington is pushing Europe to increase security, the European Parliament is considering fingerprinting every international traveler who enters or leaves the continent, the Washington Post reports. “It’s the only way to be really sure about identifying people,” an official said. The US backs the measure, which mirrors an American program, but some observers worry about privacy. More »

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      European Union  • airport security  • border security  • European Parliament  • biometrics

    • EU Raids Intel's German Offices

      BBC  |  Feb 12, 08 12:05 PM CST

      EU Raids Intel's German Offices

      (Newser) - EU investigators raided Intel’s German office today, searching for evidence that the chip maker has broken antitrust laws, the BBC reports. The European Commission has already opened a case against Intel for monopolistic business practices, but officials said the surprise raid was the first step in its investigation, signaling that the company could face other allegations of misconduct. More »

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      European Union  • Intel  • computer chip  • European Commission  • AMD  • microprocessors

    • Bush Demands Europe Step Up Flight Security

      Guardian (UK)  |  Feb 11, 08 12:50 PM CST

      Bush Demands Europe Step Up Flight Security

      (Newser) - In a move some EU officials call blackmail, the Bush administration is demanding that EU members implement a wide range of new air security measures. The US wants American air marshals on all inbound flights, an online screening permit process for all US-bound passengers, and personal information on anyone flying to or even over the country, the Guardian reports. More »

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      Bush administration  • European Union  • homeland security  • airport security  • visa

    • Microsoft Under More EU Fire

      Wall Street Journal  |  Feb 8, 08 12:43 PM CST

      Microsoft Under More EU Fire

      (Newser) - Shortly after the EU announced two new antitrust probes focusing on Microsoft, investigators are scrutinizing the company again. In question this time is whether Microsoft broke antitrust laws during a push last year to get its Office software file format approved as an international standard, reports the Wall Street Journal . More »

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      Microsoft  • European Union  • antitrust  • Microsoft Office  • Open XML

    • Serbian Government May Collapse Over Kosovo

      Associated Press  |  Feb 5, 08 9:40 AM CST

      Serbian Government May Collapse Over Kosovo

      (Newser) - Serbia's coalition government approached collapse today, only days after voters gave a new mandate to pro-Western president Boris Tadic. His reelection has led to a face-off with his PM, who opposes his intention to sign a new EU trade agreement. The PM sees EU overtures as a ploy to trick Serbs into letting Kosovo secede. One minister told the AP that the government could collapse within 48 hours if Tadic signs as expected Thursday. More »

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      European Union  • Serbia  • Kosovo  • Vojislav Kostunica  • Boris Tadic

    • Pro-West Tadic Wins in Serbia

      BBC  |  Feb 3, 08 5:05 PM CST

      Pro-West Tadic Wins in Serbia

      (Newser) - Pro-West Serbian President Boris Tadic won a second-round reelection today that many saw as a referendum on Serbia’s entry into the European Union. He nabbed more than 50% of a vote that drew Serbia's highest turnout in 7 years. In defeat, challenger Tomislav Nikolic warned the EU not to blackmail Serbia over integration. Nikolic ran as a nationalist, urging tight relations with Moscow. More »

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      European Union  • election  • Serbia  • Kosovo  • president  • Boris Tadic  • Tomislav Nikolic

    • Blair Eyes Role as Europe's First President

      Guardian (UK)  |  Feb 2, 08 12:38 PM CST

      Blair Eyes Role as Europe's First President

      (Newser) - Tony Blair is angling to become Europe’s first president, the Guardian reports, but the former British PM wants to be assured the EU’s new top job will come with real authority on defense and trade. Blair, currently the Mideast envoy for the US, EU, UN, and Russia, has been meeting with allies and already has French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s support. The post as head of the EU Council will be filled next January. More »

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      Nicolas Sarkozy  • European Union  • Gordon Brown  • Tony Blair  • Angela Merkel  • defense  • trade affairs

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