Balkans

Coalition Calls Shaky Truce For Macedonian Presidential Poll

Macedonia's governing coalition was recently saved at a meeting at a Skopje restaurant. But after October's presidential election campaign is over, it will take more than shared cups of coffee to keep the two main parties together.

10 Nov 05

Belgrade Students Lead Resistance To Bad Government

A student movement dubbed 'Resistance' plans to mark the new university year in October by occupying faculties, blocking lectures and pressing for Slobodan Milosevic's ouster - but his regime is certain to fight back, and hard.

10 Nov 05

Belgrade Protestors - 'Must Do Better Next Time'

A nationwide round of regular anti-regime protests got off to a wet and slightly disappointing start Tuesday: opposition leaders expect people in Belgrade to do better next time, but the protests are gaining strength in the regions.

10 Nov 05

Milosevic's 'Hidden Billions'

While the Yugoslav President has undoubtedly stashed away a tidy sum for a rainy day, it's probably not as much money as the speculators believe.

10 Nov 05

A Violent Peace Breaks Out In Kosovo

Grenade attacks, mysterious murders, bomb threats against US nationals and official warnings - all signs of deteriorating security in Kosovo.

10 Nov 05

Seselj On The Sidelines, Waiting For His Moment

While Serbia's many opposition politicians attempt to oust Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic by a campaign of street protests, another pretender sits and waits - Vojislav Seselj.

10 Nov 05
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