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As diplomatic efforts to resolve the Kosovo crisis continued, violence escalated on both sides, leading to the breakdown of the peace negotiations and the eventual launch of NATO's military intervention. The month-long period saw a series of intense clashes between Yugoslav forces and ethnic Albanian rebels, culminating in
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Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari and Russian envoy Victor Chernomyrdin will hold direct negotiations with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic in Belgrade today, marking a significant step towards a peace settlement in Kosovo. After Yugoslavia rejected two main Nato conditions, Ahtisaari stated that "clarity has to be sought from the Yugoslav
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As the stalemate in the Kosovo crisis continues, diplomatic efforts to broker a solution have faltered. Russia's envoy Viktor Chernomyrdin is set to embark on a crucial mission to Belgrade, but expectations are low following the failure of past negotiations. The US deputy secretary of state, Strobe Talbott,
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NATO warplanes launched a fierce onslaught against Belgrade and surrounding areas, with powerful explosions reported in the city's New Belgrade area and southern district of Rakovica. The state-run Tanjug news agency cited reports of a ministry building hit in New Belgrade, which coordinates imports and exports of weapons,
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Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic accepted elements of a Kosovo peace plan on Wednesday, but insisted that the details must be negotiated directly with the United Nations. However, this appears to fall short of Western conditions for halting NATO's eight-week bombing campaign, which require an unequivocal acceptance of the
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Growing consensus among Yugoslav analysts and foreign diplomats in Belgrade suggests that President Slobodan Milosevic might be searching for an end to his war with NATO. This view is supported by a senior Yugoslav official, who proclaimed moral victory against NATO and signaled that Milosevic is ready to reach agreement
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The United States, often referred to as the world's only superpower, is facing diplomatic challenges that suggest its dominance may be waning. Strained relations with Russia and China, two nations that are increasingly assertive about promoting their own interests, have left the US struggling to assert its influence
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President Clinton's attempts to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the Kosovo crisis were dealt a significant blow when NATO's accidental bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade resulted in a diplomatic exodus of China from the talks, a reversal of the progress made by Russia and
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A Canadian reporter embedded in Belgrade during the Yugoslav war recounts the experiences of living and reporting from the midst of the conflict, highlighting the resilience of the Serbian people and the frustrations with the government. Despite the chaos and destruction, civilians show remarkable adaptability and continue to carry on
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Tens of thousands of ethnic Albanians have been displaced from their homes, with many reports of families being torn apart as Serb forces hunt down and arrest young men, doctors, teachers, and lawyers. The refugees describe scenes of unimaginable horror, with reports of murders, forced labor, and human shields being
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The Canadian government's announcement of a military deployment to Kosovo has sparked concern among opposition MPs, diplomatic observers, and military analysts, who question whether the mission is a genuine peacekeeping operation or an early sign of NATO's preparation for a ground offensive. The 600 soldiers from
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As NATO pursues its military action in Yugoslavia, it would be wise to heed the ancient Roman wisdom to "treat your friend as if he will one day be your enemy, and your enemy as if he will one day be your friend." This phrase takes on particular
