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...unilateral declaration of independence depends on the willingness of other countries to recognize the new nation. In Kosovo's case, the U.S. has already indicated its intention to do so. But the E.U. is divided: Greece, Slovakia and Spain have said they oppose self-declared independence, largely on the grounds that it would encourage separatism among ethnic minorities in their own countries. Differences within the E.U. not only undermine the unity the West has been keen to uphold, but also could complicate the E.U.'s appointed task of helping to administer an independent Kosovo. "It is Europe that would...
...true. The number and nature of countries between China and England are a bit fuzzy to Little Lin. But it's through these places that he will have to travel. The snakehead has promised Little Lin a real tourist visa to Russia, then a clandestine overland trip through Ukraine, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany and onward to England. Little Lin knows he will have to hide in vans and safe houses and subsist on rice gruel. But he is optimistic. Someone from his village recently arrived safely in England after using the same snakehead he has contacted. "It's very...
...worldwide phenomenon. Wages in all industrialized countries have been under pressure due to growing global competition and technological change. In Germany, for example, automotive workers over the past few years agreed to work longer and more flexible hours for no increase in pay to prevent their jobs moving to Slovakia and elsewhere. Such agreements have helped the German economy rebound, but they've stoked resentment, particularly since corporate profits, stock prices and the pay packets of top executives are soaring. The share of wages as a percentage of national income in industrialized countries has dropped to its lowest level...
LUKAS TOTH ’09 of Krakovany, Slovakia and Winthrop House Design Chair...
Russia seems to be the only country that supports Serbia's position on Kosovo. Russia is not the only country wanting a negotiated, balanced solution. Spain, Slovakia, Romania and others are on record supporting such an approach, and others are more and more open to reasonable views from Belgrade...