Reuters February 22, 2008 The United States urged France on Friday to use its forthcoming presidency of the European Union to boost Europe’s defenses by increased military spending and investment in hardware and troop levels. more
New York Times February 21, 2008 In an embarrassing reversal, Britain admitted Thursday its overseas territory had twice been used by the United States as a refueling stop for the secret transfer of two terrorism suspects. more
EarthTimes February 20, 2008 In conjunction with his visit to Baltimore today, European Union Ambassador to the United States, John Bruton, voiced concern over a U.S. law requiring all containers destined for the United States to be scanned. more
Associated Press February 20, 2008 The United States is assuring Serbia it wants to help integrate it into Western institutions and repair relations roiled by the recognition of Kosovo’s independence. But a U.S. official is also cautioning that Serbia’s chances of joining the European Union and NATO will hinge on letting go of Kosovo and […]
The Guardian February 19, 2008 Europe’s big countries and the US moved yesterday to seal Kosovo’s future irreversibly as an independent country by promptly announcing the diplomatic recognition of the fledgling state. more