October, 2008

• 14 October

  Lebanon and Syria look to future

  The summit between Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been heralded by some observers as ushering in a new era for Syria and Lebanon.

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• 14 October

  Clashes in Montenegro over Kosovo

  A demonstration in Montenegro against the government’s decision to recognise Kosovo has turned violent.At least 30 people, including ten police officers, were injured in the clashes in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica.

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• 14 October

  Iceland talks to Russia about a 4bn euro loan

  Talks are underway in Moscow on the possibility of Russia lending Iceland four billion euros to help it survive its financial crisis. Russian could loan the money over three to four years, to be paid back at a higher than normal interest rate.

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• 13 October

  EU differs on resuming Russia partnership talks

  LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – European Union foreign ministers differed on a possible restart of partnership talks with Russia Monday as questions remained over whether Russia had fully complied with a ceasefire pact with Georgia.

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• 13 October

  EU suspends travel ban on Belarus leader, others

  LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – The European Union suspended travel bans on Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and dozens of other officials on Monday as a reward for freeing political prisoners, but kept some sanctions in place.

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• 13 October

  Lithuania wants nuclear plant open after failed vote

  VILNIUS (Reuters) – Lithuania vowed on Monday to push for extending the lifespan of its Ignalina nuclear power plant after a referendum failed to support the government’s case against EU demands to close it by the end of 2009.

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• 13 October

  Afghan violence kills 14 militants, 8 civilians

  KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan and international troops killed 14 Taliban militants and eight civilians were killed in a series of attacks, provincial authorities and the U.S. military said Monday.

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• 13 October

  Water row may affect Pakistan-India ties: Zardari

  ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has warned a brewing row with India over the waters of the Chenab river in the disputed Kashmir region could harm improving ties between the old rivals.

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• 13 October

  ‘No more need’ for British troops

  British troops are no longer needed to maintain security in southern Iraq as the situation has changed, the country’s prime minister has said.

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• 13 October

  Weekend of Russian missile demonstrations

  In the biggest exercise of its kind since the Cold War, Russia has followed the Saturday firing of a brand new intercontinental missile with a triple firing on Sunday, one of which was attended by President Medvedev.

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