Javno News (English)

Sinking Banks Knock European Stocks Lower Again

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:57:36 +0200

Banco Santander shed 4.3 percent, Royal Bank of Scotland lost 3.2 percent, and BNP Paribas fell 2.8 percent.

Courage Needed to Clinch Doha Round - WTO`s Lamy

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:52:43 +0200

WTO chief said rich nations have already accepted cuts to their farm protections in the negotiations that began in Qatar in November 2001.

Romanian Penis Worth 795 Thousand Dollars

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:15:37 +0200

Surgeon Ciomu made a mistake while operating on testicles and cut off the patient�s penis instead of making an incision to the testicles.

Sarkozy Welcomes Ex-Hostage Betancourt to Paris

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:40:04 +0200

Sarkozy and his wife hugged Betancourt and held her hands before also exchanging embraces with her children and relatives.

Former U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms Dies at 86

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:33:50 +0200

`He was one of the giants of the 80s and 90s in the United States Senate,` former Republican Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi told Fox News

Talabani - Barak Handshake Angers Some Iraqi MPs

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:17:00 +0200

Some parliament members accused Talabani of breaking Iraqi law, although it was unclear what the law says about Israel.

Indigenous People Ask for Climate Talk Inclusion

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:02:00 +0200

They blame the market-oriented economic model of the G8 nations as the main cause for climate change, a food crisis, and high oil prices.

Turkey Clears Syria Border Mines, Boosts Trade

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:52:00 +0200

Hundreds of people have died or lost limbs in these border areas due to mine accidents.

Five Soldiers, 3 Rebels Killed in Kashmir Clashes

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:19:37 +0200

Tens of thousands of people have been killed since a revolt against Indian rule broke out in 1989.

US-Led Air Raid Kills 22 Civilians

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:16:42 +0200

The attack happened on a road in Want district while the noncombatants were traveling in two vehicles.

Poland Rejects U.S. Missile Shield Offer

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:01:56 +0200

Tusk`s government has sought billions of dollars worth of U.S. investment to upgrade air defences in return for hosting the interceptors.

Erdogan Says Turkish Democracy Not Under Threat

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:57:38 +0200

Turkey, a predominantly Muslim but officially secular country, has had four military coups in the last 50 years.

EU, Egypt Sign Trade Deal on Farm, Fishery

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:53:50 +0200

It will give EU exporters free and immediate access to the Egyptian market for around 90 percent of agriculture and fisheries products.

EU to Give 1 Bln Euros to Farmers in Poor Regions

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:42:44 +0200

The EU funding would also cover food assistance and measures to help farmers boost production.

Brazil Launches Plan to Buy New Jet Fighters

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:34:30 +0200

Upon taking office in 2003 Lula da Silva scrapped plans to replace aging Mirage jets, saying he would use the money to feed the poor.

Pope Will Visit Paris and Lourdes in September

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:28:30 +0200

In Paris, Benedict will meet President Nicolas Sarkozy and hold several religious events.

Iran Hands EU`s Solana Nuclear Offer Response

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:20:29 +0200

The incentives package says formal negotiations on the offer can start as soon as Iran suspends uranium enrichment.

Georgia Guilty Of Open Aggression In Ossetia

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:03:13 +0200

Russia said on Friday that Georgia�s actions in its breakaway region of South Ossetia were an act of open aggression.

Zimbabwe Opposition Says 103 Killed,1,500 Arrested

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:45:45 +0200

The MDC said in a statement that 5,000 supporters, including polling agents and candidates for local councils, were missing.

EU Calls For Early New Election In Zimbabwe

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:40:18 +0200

The European Union called on Friday for a new election as soon as possible in Zimbabwe.

Iran Says To Reply �Very Shortly� To Powers

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:30:29 +0200

�Saeed Jalili told him very shortly they were going to be more precise in terms of a response,� Solana�s spokeswoman said.

Siberian Jail Is Champion In Fight Against TB

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:23:09 +0200

�Without the Tomsk project, drug-resistant TB treatment would be years behind where it is now,� a doctor from Boston said.

Botswana Calls On SADC Not To Recognise Mugabe

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:59:22 +0200

Botswana called on regional grouping SADC on Friday not to recognise the re-election of Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe.

World Stocks Slip Again, Euro Hits 1-Week Low

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:53:22 +0200

The FTSEurofirst 300 index fell 0.8 percent while MSCI main world equity index was down 0.3 percent.

Record Amount of Heroin Agent Seized In Slovenia

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:38:45 +0200

The police said up to 438 tons of heroin could be produced from acetic anhydride agent.

Mugabe Says Opposition Must Drop Claim To Power

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:11:12 +0200

�Tsvangirai and his group must disabuse themselves of their claim (to power),� Mugabe said.

Six Die In Stampede At Indian Chariot Festival

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:58:05 +0200

The accident happened in the temple town of Puri on the coast of Orissa, where some 500,000 people, according to police, had gathered.

Poland Tells France Won�t Be Obstacle To EU Treaty

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:49:45 +0200

�The Polish President affirmed that Poland would not be an obstacle to the ratification of the treaty,� Sarkozy�s office said.

Vodafone Wins UK Tax-Avoidance Battle

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:33:21 +0200

Vodafone had made a provision of 2.2 billion pounds ($4.4 billion) in case it lost the case.

Iran To Respond To Nuclear Offer On Friday

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:27:33 +0200

State radio said Saeed Jalili, Iran�s chief nuclear negotiator, talked with EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana by telephone.