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| No U.S. witnesses in Kova?evi? trial Eyewitnesses in a fight in which Miladin Kova?evi? allegedly seriously injured fellow student Bryan Steinhauer will not testify tomorrow. Secretary in the Second Municipal Court in Belgradfe Nada ?or?evi? told Tanjug that the court did not have any information from the called witnesses and whether they would agree to testify in the case, either in person or via a video link from the United States. Dec 1, 2008 22:30 CET B92B92 |
| Policeman testifies in Suva Reka process Policeman Jovica Popovski on Monday testified in the Suva Reka trial, conducted before a Belgrade court. Popovski was ordered to secure a team that conducted the investigation in the front yard of the house in this Kosovo village where the bodies had been found in the spring of 1999. Dec 1, 2008 22:29 CETB92B92 |
| C. Serb leader urges "different communication" President of the Serb National Council in Croatia Milorad Pupovac says it is necessary to establish different ways of communication between Zagreb and Belgrade. Pupovac told the Belgrade daily Ve?ernje Novosti that this was a condition for establishing the Reconciliation Council between Serbia and Croatia, where representatives of parliament, the Serb Orthodox and the Catholic churches would be represented along with other influential figures. Dec 1, 2008 22:14 CETB92B92 |
| Double murderer escapes Kosovo prison A man convicted for the murder of two Kosovo police, KPS, members, today escaped from the Dubrava prison, it has been confirmed. A statement in Pri?tina today indentified him as Bedri Krasniqi, and added that nine members of the correctional services were held on suspicion that they helped him escape. Dec 1, 2008 20:48 CETB92B92 |
| "Parliament to push to meet budget deadline" Speaker Slavica ?uki?-Dejanovi? on Monday stated that "the entire parliament should get engaged to adopt the 2009 budget on time". ?uki?-Dejanovi? told Tanjug that she would "do everything to have the most important law adopted by December 19", but underscored that she may not foresee all the possible circumstances. Dec 1, 2008 20:29 CETB92B92 |
| Ambassadors meet SNS officials French and Czech ambassadors and European Commission officials met with leaders of the Serb Progressive Party (SNS) Tomislav Nikoli? and Aleksandar Vu?i?. Nikoli? ? until this fall Vojislav ?e?elj's number two at the top of the Radical (SRS) hierarchy ? said on Monday that the meeting represented the first possibility for his new party to present its stances to officials of the European Union, adding that the encounter was a sign that normal relations can be maintained between the SNS and EU officials. Dec 1, 2008 20:24 CETB92B92 |
| Obama names Clinton as secretary of state Naming Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state nominee shows commitment to renewing U.S. diplomacy, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday, UPI reported. "Hillary's appointment is a sign to friend and foe of the seriousness of my commitment to renew American diplomacy and restore our alliances," Obama said during a news conference in Chicago. Dec 1, 2008 20:15 CETB92B92 |
| "No debate on Kumanovo revision" NATO has still not discussed, assessed or made decisions on the Serbian proposal to revise the Kumanovo agreement, it was heard in Brussels today. NATO spokesman James Appathurai was reacting to statements from Serbian President Boris Tadi? and Serbian Army Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Zdravko Pono?, on the need to make changes to the accord that ended NATO's 78 days of attacks on Serbia in 1999. Dec 1, 2008 20:14 CETB92B92 |
| "OSCE proud" of Serbia", says official The OSCE is proud of Serbia, because its mission here is considered to be the most successful, Goran Svilanovi? says. The former Yugoslav FM took over as the Vienna-based organization's economy and environment coordinator today. Dec 1, 2008 16:02 CETB92B92 |
| Kosovo: Protests announced for Tuesday Several Kosovo Albanian NGOs have announced protests in Pri?tina for tomorrow, against the deployment of EULEX under a UN plan. The plan, known as the six-point document, was adopted by the UN Security Council last week, but was rejected by the Kosovo Albanian leaders. Dec 1, 2008 15:13 CETB92B92 |
| Russian hackers penetrate Pentagon system Computer hackers suspected of working from Russia successfully penetrated Pentagon computer systems, reports said. The Telegraph describes the incident on its website as one of the most severe cyber attacks on U.S. military networks. Dec 1, 2008 14:31 CETB92B92 |
| Surplus with CEFTA, overall deficit Serbia realized a surplus of USD 1.6bn in her trade with the CEFTA countries in the first ten months of this year. The Statistical Office said in its release on Monday in Belgrade that the positive result came mostly off the export of steel, iron and agricultural products to the members of this regional free trade organization. Dec 1, 2008 14:25 CETB92B92 |
| PM comments on salaries in state companies Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovi? announced that the government will not regulate the span of salaries in public companies. At the same time, the prime minister said that his cabinet will influence the earnings of their administrations. Dec 1, 2008 13:27 CETB92B92 |
| Serbia marks World AIDS Day More than 30 million people worldwide live with the HIV, while almost the same number have died from AIDS, the disease caused by the virus. In Serbia, some 2,000 people are infected with the HIV virus, with 50 new cases registered this year. Dec 1, 2008 12:18 CETB92B92 |
| University scandal trial begins The trial of 88 persons indicted for buying and selling of university exams and diplomas begins today in the Smederevo District Court. The so-called Index Affair took place at the Kragujevac Faculty of Law. Dec 1, 2008 12:18 CETB92B92 |
| PA, Hamas praise prisoner release Senior Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erekat on Sunday afternoon praised Israel's release of 250 Fatah prisoners. This came as a goodwill gesture to mark the upcoming Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. Dec 1, 2008 10:47 CETB92B92 |
| Croatia takes over UN SC presidency Croatia will assume the one-month presidency over the UN Security Council in New York on Monday. Croatia?s foreign ministry has announced that it will be "the most significant period in the country?s two-year membership in that UN executive body". Dec 1, 2008 10:43 CETB92B92 |
| ?Ko?tunica, not Ban, came up with six-points" Kosovo daily Koha Ditore editor-in-chief Agron Bajrami says that the UN plan for EULEX deployment is causing tension within Kosovo?s political scene. ?The heart of the problem is that the six-point plan is an attempt to appease the demands and extreme behavior of the Serbs, especially in the North, after the independence proclamation. The author of the six-points is not Ban Ki-moon, but Slobodan Samard?i? and Ko?tunica?s government,? Bajrami told Belgrade daily Danas. Dec 1, 2008 10:15 CETB92B92 |
| Cameraman assault trial continues The trial of the three defendants accused of assaulting a B92 TV cameraman continues in Belgrade on Monday. Bo?ko Brankovi? was attacked by Milan Savatovi?, Stefan Mili?evi? and Nikola Lazi?, while covering a pro-Karad?i? rally in the capital on July 24. Dec 1, 2008 10:14 CETB92B92 |
| Dinki? defends disgraced airport chief Economy Minister Mla?an Dinki? said that recently-resigned airport director Bojan Kri?to?s only mistake was paying large bonuses during an economic crisis. Dinki? told B92 TV on Sunday night that he is not in conflict with the Democratic Party (DS) regarding this situation and that he is "good friends with President Boris Tadi?". Dec 1, 2008 09:54 CETB92B92 |
| Exchange rate hovers near RSD 90 mark The official exchange rate today is RSD 89.51 for one euro ? yet another record low for the domestic currency in the past couple of months. The dinar's seemingly endless slide is taking place despite the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) efforts to stop it via interventions in the inter-banking currency market. Dec 1, 2008 09:32 CETB92B92 |
| Opposition wins in Romania elections Romania's ex-communist Social Democrats appear to have won general elections, but not by a big enough majority to govern alone, the BBC says. Exit polls predict that the Social Democrats will get some 36 percent of Sunday's vote in the first such election since Romania joined the EU last year. Dec 1, 2008 09:30 CETB92B92 |
| Russia, Venezuela to start Caribbean drills Russia and Venezuela will begin joint naval exercises in the Caribbean on Monday, lasting two days, RIA Novosti news agency reports. Four Russian and 12 Venezuelan ships will practice sea rescue operations and maneuvering, and conduct live-firing artillery drills. The exercises will include tactics to counter terrorism and drug trafficking, and will involve helicopters and planes, Russian and Venezuelan officials said earlier. Dec 1, 2008 09:29 CETB92B92 |
| Ethnic clashes kill 17 in Pakistan At least 17 people have been reported killed and more than 60 hurt in clashes between rival ethnic and political groups in Karachi over the past two days. Security forces are patrolling Karachi Sunday to prevent further violence between members of a political party that represents Urdu speakers, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, and another that represents Pashtuns, Awami National Party. Troops have been given orders to use their guns if necessary. Dec 1, 2008 09:26 CETB92B92 |
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