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Balkan Troubles

The West ended the war in the region, now it’s time to secure the peace. Bosnia and Kosovo have largely disappeared from public view. Washington and Brussels are hoping the promise of European Union accession will ultimately triumph over remaining ethnic tensions in the region. Would that this were so. …

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One Worker Dead In Albania Army Depot Blast

A 45-year old woman died in an accidental blast in an army depot in the southern Albanian town of Polican. According to Albania’s Ministry of Defense, another worker was wounded and was recovering in a local hospital. “The explosion happened as result of human error outside the demolition wing of …

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Macedonia Beefs Up Afghanistan Mission

A contingent of 150 Macedonian troops headed to Afghanistan on Monday to join the ISAF peacekeeping mission. The country had so far sent 90 peacekeepers. The troops will serve as part of the UK contingent in the capital Kabul where they will be tasked with securing the main command of …

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