Michael's List

#US Embassy #Egypt; #Keystone; Waterways; #Iran; #Cuba; #Kosovo #Serbs; #Orthodox #Copts ^MZ

2012-01-30T12:08:00.001-08:00

I. WSJ - U.S. Embassy Sheltering Americans in Egypt

II. POLITICO - Keystone pipeline bill gets 44 senators’ approval

III. VOANEWS - Study: Drugs, Arms Flow Virtually Unchecked on World's Oceans

IV. JPOST - Iran renaming ships to circumvent arms, nuclear sanctions

V. RIAN - Cuba to Never Give Up One-Party System

VI. B92 - K. Serbs victims of geopolitical game

VII. ALGEMEINER - U.S. Copts Decry Egyptian Persecution of Christians (VIDEO)

#UN #Cyprus #Kosovo; #Nigeria; #Egypt #Americans trapped; #Redskins; #Somali #pirates; #Jesus #church ^MZ

2012-01-27T07:48:00.001-08:00

I. VOANEWS - UN Tries to Revive Faltering Cyprus Peace Talks

II. B92 - UNSC to debate Kosovo on February 8

III. AP - Nigeria sect leader threatens president in message

IV. CNN - Video: Sam Lahood - Americans barred from leaving Egypt

V. WAPOST - Remembering the 1991-92 Redskins

VI. CSMONITOR - Somali pirate captors move US hostage after SEAL raid

VII. DAILYMAIL - Well Jesus was a carpenter! Priest builds his own church... out of a garden SHED

#Syria chaos; #Iran nukes; #Israel #gas; #Serbia sights; #Greece #FYROM; #US #Russia reset; #Coptic #Christians ^MZ

2012-01-26T07:03:00.002-08:00

I. NYT - Syria Chaos Claims Priest and an Aid Group Official

II. USATODAY - Ahmadinejad: Iran is ready for new nuclear talks with West

III. THENATIONAL - Israel plans for US$10bn nest egg in anticipation of large offshore gasfields

IV. BANGKOKPOST - Resurgent Serbia

V. BALKANS - Greece, FYROMacedonia to strengthen economic cooperation

VI. RIAN - U.S. Ambassador McFaul Hopes Reset with Russia Continues

VII. NATIONALREVIEW - The New Egypt, As Seen from the Coptic Christmas Mass

#Cyprus talks; #Greece & #Israel; #Kosovo; #Medvedev; #Tymoshenko; #SOTU vs #GOP; Video: #Prayer #March for Life ^MZ

2012-01-25T08:13:00.000-08:00

I. TVNZ - Cyprus talks yield no result

II. IFANDP - Cyprus group plans Greece-Israel power link

III. B92 - Kosovo must be represented under 1244

IV. BLOOMBERG - Medvedev Says He May Seek Russian Presidency Again in Future

V. RIAN - Tymoshenko to Face Further Criminal Charges

VI. CBS - State of the Union: Obama, GOP battle to frame 2012 fight

VII. VIMEO - Video: Opening Prayer, March for life: Metropolitan Jonah with Cardinal-elect Dolan

#UN #Cyprus #Greece #Israel; #Serbia #EU; #FYROM; #US amb #Russia; #TSA; #March for Life ^MZ

2012-01-24T08:58:00.000-08:00

I. CHICAGOTRIBUNE - U.N. pushes for Cyprus deal before mid-year

II. BOSTONGLOBE - Electricity cable to link Israel, Cyprus, Greece

III. B92 - EU ministers optimistic about Serbia

IV. EMG - PACE: Name issue ridiculous and coming from another time

V. AFP - New U.S. ambassador sparks Russia's fury

VI. POLITICO - Rand Paul stopped by TSA after body scan anomaly

VII. NCREGISTER - March for Life 2012: Live Blogging

#Greece #FYROM; #Cyprus #Israel; #Pet ambulance; #Keystone; #SOPA #PIPA; #Rahm Emanuel; Happy #Christmas ^MZ

2012-01-20T08:50:00.001-08:00

I. CAPITAL - Greece supports UN talks on FYROM name issue

II. EKATHIMERINI - Cyprus, Israel may ponder linking power grids

III. VANCOUVERSUN - Serbian capital gets ambulance service for cats and dogs

IV. SFGATE - The Keystone XL Pipeline Explained

V. WSJ - Antipiracy Bills Put on Hold in Congress

VI. GUARDIAN - Outlawing dissent: Rahm Emanuel's new regime

VII. ALPINEAVALANCHE - Devotional column: “Happy Christians”

#Israel #Cyprus; #Kosovo; #Hrant #Dink; #NATO #Russia #NASA; #Churchill #GWU; #March for Life ^MZ

2012-01-19T13:02:00.001-08:00

I. AFP - Israeli premier to visit Cyprus in February

II. B92 - PACE report will highlight Kosovo situation

III. BBC - Hrant Dink: Istanbul march as verdict anger continues

IV. RT - NATO, Russia approve military cooperation plan for 2012

V. SPACE - Reports: Russia Eyes Possible Moon Base with NASA

VI. WAPOST - George Washington University will host first Churchill center in U.S.

VII. OCA - His Beatitude, Jonah, to deliver opening invocation at March for Life

Sign this petition urging #Congress to vote NO on #PIPA & #SOPA before it is too late ^MZ

2012-01-18T05:11:00.000-08:00

#SOPA; #Kosovo Metohija; #Pirates life; #Medvedev #Putin; #Israel #US #Iran #missiles; #Flowers names; #Orthodox conference ^MZ

2012-01-17T07:32:00.001-08:00

I. FORBES - So is SOPA Dead? Not Exactly

II. EMG - Aid for Kosovo-Metohija population

III. GUARDIAN - Life on the ocean waves with Somali pirates - and it's pretty grim

IV. RIAN - Medvedev Yesterday, Putin Today … Russia, Onward!

V. CSMONITOR - Israel, US postpone missile-defense drill to avoid provoking Iran

VI. PATCH - How the Flowers Got Their Names

VII. OCA - Metropolitan Jonah, Bishop Michael speak at OCF conference; audio now available

#Cyprus movie, #Greece energy; #Iran arrests; #Thai terror; #Israel criticize #US; #Internet #piracy; #Coptic #Icons #Orthodox ^MZ

2012-01-16T12:53:00.001-08:00

I. THEAUSTRALIAN - Cyprus War flick proves a winner

II. EKATIMERINI - Athens considers energy connection with Cyprus

III. USATODAY - Iran makes arrests in killing of nuclear scientist

IV. ABC - Thai Police Raid Warehouse in Terror Probe

V. YNET - Israel shouldn't criticize U.S. over Iran sanctions

VI. CNN - White House blasts Internet piracy bills

VII. PRAVMIR - Coptic Icons

#EU #Turkey troops #Cyprus; #Greece #FYROM; #Kosovo #Serbia; #US #Russia; #GOP debates; #Coptic #Christmas ^MZ

2012-01-13T08:18:00.000-08:00

I. YOURSTORY - European Parliament Calls On Turkey To Remove Troops From Cyprus

II. SOPHIAECHO - European Court awards damages to Cypriots because of Turkish occupation

III. EMG - Greece meeting with negotiator in FYROM name dispute

IV. RT - Kosovo: Sticking-point for Serbia’s EU hopes

V. REUTERS - U.S., Russia arms negotiators plan stability talks

VI. POLITICO - Facebook users have a lot to say on debates

VII. ECONOMIST - Not so “Happy Christmas”

#EU #Danish presidency; #FYROM; #Iran response; #Kosovo #Islamist; #Alaska rescue; #GITMO; #Cyprus #Orthodox icons ^MZ

2012-01-12T07:25:00.000-08:00

I. EURONEWS - EU heads gather to launch Danish presidency

II. EMG - Road to NATO, EU turned into real ordeal

III. JPOST - Iran warns of "cross-border" bombing response

IV. ABC - Official: U.S. Bomb Suspect Met Kosovo Radicals

V. RT - U.S., Russia rescue mission cutting through ice

VI. MIAMIHERALD - What's ahead for Guantanamo camps in new decade?

VII. FINMIRROR - Stolen icons from Turkish-occupied Cyprus return home

#Greece #Israel ties; #Cyprus #Syria "conspiracy"; #US helps #Iran; #GITMO; #Aphrodite; #Orthodox #Mexico #Christians ^MZ

2012-01-11T07:34:00.001-08:00

I. AFP - Greece, Israel pledge to boost defence ties

II. WAPOST - Cyprus allows ship carrying munitions to Syria to depart after it changes its destination

III. VOA - Syrian President Says Country Will Triumph Over “Conspiracy”

IV. CSMONITOR - Iran keeps issuing threats, U.S. keeps saving Iranian sailors

V. CBS - Guantanamo closure hopes fade as prison turns 10

VI. BUTODAY - Goddess of Love and Beauty Takes Center Stage

VII. OCA - Orthodoxy in Mexico

#Cyprus #Israel; #Syria unrest #Russia warships; #Iran; #Euro crisis; #Cyrillic #Rome; #Coptic #Christians #Egypt ^MZ

2012-01-10T08:38:00.001-08:00

I. GLOBES - Israel, Cyprus sign defense agreements

II. CBS - Assad blames "conspiracy" for Syria unrest

III. RIAN - Russian warships leave Syrian port of Tartus

IV. CNN - Death row American's lawyer calls for compassion from Iran

V. SPIEGEL - Europe's Crisis Is Germany's Blessing

VI. EMG - Cyrillic in Rome

VII. IBTIMES - Coptic Christians: Egypt’s Besieged Minority

Myth of #Europe; #UN #Cyprus deal; #Israel navy, #Lebanon #gas; Pirates; #Kosovo #terrorism; #Epiphany #Orthodox ^MZ

2012-01-09T12:49:00.000-08:00

I. FP - The Myth of Europe

II. REUTERS - UN's Ban warns time running out for Cyprus deal

III. HAARETZ - Israel Navy to devote majority of missile boats to secure offshore drilling rafts

IV. SKYNEWS - Lebanon will invite offshore gas tenders

V. WAPOST - Danish warship captures suspected pirate mothership, frees 14 people off the Horn of Africa

VI. B92 - RT - Kosovo terrorism comes to America

VII. BOSTONGLOBE - Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany

#Cyprus #UN #Greece #FYROM; #Kosovo #US #Iran; #Korea; #Tymoshenko; The Silence of #Christmas ^MZ

2012-01-04T11:20:00.000-08:00

I. ANSAMED - Cyprus: Reunification, two leaders met in Nicosia for talks

II. UN - Greece, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia agree to fresh UN-mediated talks

III. B92 - U.S. troops won’t leave Kosovo in 2012

IV. AFP - U.S. not seeking "confrontation" with "isolated" Iran

V. TIME - Reunification Could Be Trouble for Seoul

VI. RIAN - Tymoshenko’s daughter denied meeting with mum in jail

VII. PRAVMIR - The Silence of Christmas

Nigeria #Christians; #Iran #missiles; #Greece under siege; #NATO #Israel; #Russia #US reset, #Pakistan; #Egypt #Christians ^MZ

2012-01-02T12:33:00.001-08:00

I. CNN - Islamist militants in Nigeria warn Christians to leave north within 3 days

II. GULFNEWS - Iran tests western nations' resolve by firing missiles

III. NEUROPE - Greece under siege

IV. YNET - NATO forces to attend drill in Israel

V. FT - End is nigh for Russia’s "reset" with U.S.

VI. AP - Pakistan, U.S. assume less cooperation in future

VII. ENERPUB - Egypt: Islam: One year after the massacre of Christians in Alexandria, Egypt seeks a way forward

#Cyprus #gas; #Amnesty Int'l game; Rebuilding #Kosovo; #Russia #US 2012; #Tymoshenko transfer; #Egypt #Christians; #Bible ^MZ

2011-12-30T09:07:00.001-08:00

I. THENATIONAL - Cyprus talks of "new era" wealth but gas bonanza comes with challenges

II. EKATHIMERINI - Greek team designs game for Amnesty International

III. SVOTS - Dean of St. Vladimir's Assists in Rebuilding Kosovo

IV. RT - Russian, U.S. relations: Looking ahead to 2012

V. EURONEWS - Prison transfer for Ukraine ex-PM Tymoshenko

VI. ALMASRYALYOUM - Muslim villagers burn houses of Christian family Upper Egypt

VII. NEWSLETTER - Is the King James Bible still best after 400 years?

#Egypt raid #IRI #NDI; #Iran #US #Russia #missiles; #Cyprus #gas; #Kosovo #Serbs; #Samoa; #Icons for the blind ^MZ

2011-12-29T09:03:00.000-08:00

I. REUTERS - Egypt police raid U.S.-based pro-democracy groups, IRI, NDI

II. FOXNEWS - Iran: U.S. in "No Position" to Give Orders on Strait of Hormuz

III. BUSINESSINSIDER - Iran Baits The U.S., Russia's Beefing Up Its Nukes

IV. SFGATE - Noble's Cyprus Gas Find May Be Complicated by Turkey

V. CHICAGOTRIBUNE - Kosovo Serbs call referendum on recognizing Pristina

VI. TIME - Samoa Will Skip Friday This Week

VII. PRAVMIR - Icons for the Blind

#Turkish settlers #Cyprus #gas, #Turkey responds #France; #Bosnia politics; #US #Tymoshenko; #Japan #NATO; #Coptics #Salafis #Egypt ^MZ

2011-12-28T07:42:00.001-08:00

I. WATIMES - Some Turkish settlers would be welcome in united Cyprus

II. WAPOST - Cyprus: Offshore field has 5-8 trillion cubic feet of gas, major find that could aid economy

III. HAARETZ - Turkey says French [Armenian genocide] law damages freedom of expression

IV. B92 - Bosnia political leaders to meet in Sarajevo

V. AFP - U.S. urges Ukraine to free Tymoshenko

VI. RUVR - Japan, NATO to become closer

VII. ALMASRYALYOUM - Pope Shenouda to invite Salafis to attend Christmas

#Christmas; #Religious #persecution; #TSA report; #Armenian #genocide; #Russia #missiles; #Pirates; #Korea ^MZ

2011-12-27T07:39:00.000-08:00

I. JPOST - Local churches tell the Christmas story

II. DAILYNEWS - As Americans celebrate Christmas in security and safety, Christians around the world have become most persecuted followers of any religion

III. THEATLANTIC - Your Boxing Day TSA Report

IV. B92 - Israel debates Armenian genocide claims

V. RIAN - Russia test launches Stiletto missile

VI. TELEGRAPH - Pirates hijack Italian tanker with 18 on board off Oman

VII. VOA - China, Japan Urge Stability on Korean Peninsula

#Armenian #genocide #Turkey; #Cyprus #US; #UNSC #Kosovo; #Iraq; #Greek migration; #Medvedev; #Islam majority #EU ^MZ

2011-12-22T07:58:00.001-08:00

I. TELEGRAPH - Turkey recalls French ambassador over Armenian genocide bill

II. BALKANS - Cyprus and U.S. discuss current phase on the issues

III. B92 - UNSC postpones discussion on organ trade draft

IV. MIAMIHERALD - NATO ends Iraq mission as drama unfolds in Green Zone

V. KATHIMERINI - Migration woes remain unsolved

VI. RIAN - Outgoing Medvedev proposes sweeping political reforms

VII. EXAMINER - Islam to be majority in Europe by the end of the century

#Cyprus #Lebanon; #Turkey #France #Armenian #genocide; #EU asylum; #Germany #Serbia #Kosovo; #NATO; #Coptic church #Orthodox ^MZ

2011-12-21T08:09:00.000-08:00

I. NOWLEBANON - Report: Cypriot delegation to begin talks on border demarcation

II. WAPOST - Cyprus foreign minister briefing U.S. officials on natural gas development

III. GLOBALPOST - Turkey angry over France's genocide bill

IV. KATHIMERINI - Court rules: EU states can't transfer asylum seekers facing inhuman treatment

V. B92 - Germany wants Serbia to surrender Kosovo

VI. THEATLANTIC - A Changing NATO for a Changing World

VII. OCA - Holy Synod of Bishops expresses solidarity with Coptic Church in Egypt

#Christianity largest #religion; #Christmas; #Israel #US #Russia #missiles; #Serbia; #Turkey arrests; #Christie goes after #Obama ^MZ

2011-12-20T08:49:00.000-08:00

I. DJ - Survey: Christianity is world's largest religion

II. AFP - Israel eases Christmas movement for Palestinian Christians

III. JPOST - Israel-US to hold largest-ever missile defense drill

IV. RIAN - Russia tests domestic interceptor missile

V. FT - Serbia and Russia: cosying up

VI. CNN - Turkey arrests journalists in alleged terror plot

VII. POLITICO - Chris Christie goes after Barack Obama and Mika Brzezinski

#Cyprus #gas #Greece; #NATO #Russia #missiles; #Kosovo #UN crossings; #AEI; #Iraq #Christians ^MZ

2011-12-07T11:23:00.001-08:00

I. WORLDPRESS - Eastern Mediterranean Energy Games

II. KTO - Greece examining "free" U.S. tank offer

III. WAPOST - Top NATO official criticizes Russian threats to deploy missiles over U.S. defense plan

IV. RUVR - Russia sends humanitarian aid to Kosovo

V. B92 - Agreement on crossings “in line with 1244”

VI. AEI - Faith in a Consumerist Society

VII. CHRISTIANTODAY - Iraq Christians struggle to have a merry Christmas

#Kuwait #NATO; #Serbia #EU; #US #Iran, #Greek #heritage, #Russia criticism, #arms race; #Orthodox #church #Cyprus #Israel ^MZ

2011-12-06T11:58:00.000-08:00

I. GULFNEWS - Kuwait, NATO mull plans to set up centre in Kuwait City

II. B92 - "No loss" if Serbia is denied EU candidate status

III. USATODAY - U.S. launches "virtual" embassy for Iran

IV. MENAFN - U.S., Greece finalize agreement to protect Greek Archaeological and Byzantine Heritage

V. REUTERS - Russia says U.S. criticism of vote "unacceptable"

VI. SPIEGEL - A New Arms Race Looms between Russia and U.S.

VII. VOSIZNEIAS - Orthodox Christian Church, Israeli Chief Rabbi Seek Close Ties

#Cyprus rebuffs #Turkey; #Biden #Greece; #USPS; #Iran; #Israel; #Medvedev; #Copts #Egypt vote ^MZ

2011-12-05T09:11:00.001-08:00

I. NEUROPE - Cyprus offers terse rebuff to Turkish offer

II. UPI - Biden: U.S. with Greece in solidarity

III. ABCNEWS - Postal Service Could Eliminate 1-Day Delivery

IV. REUTERS - Analysis: "Cold War" with Iran heats up across Mideast

V. JPOST - PA rejects direct talks with Israel

VI. RIAN - Medvedev: New parliament will be "lively"

VII. ALMASRYALYOUM - Coptic Church to support independents in run-off elections

#Belgrade #Pristina; #Russia backs #Syria; #US sanctions #Iran warns #UN #EU; #Greek football; #Christian Arabs; #Christmas ^MZ

2011-12-02T08:28:00.000-08:00

I. B92 - Belgrade-Priština talks end without agreement

II. GUARDIAN - Why Russia is backing Syria

III. SFGATE - U.S. Senate Approves Sanctions Aimed at Crippling Iran Oil Sales

IV. REUTERS - Iran cleric warns EU, UN against backing Britain

V. BBC - Euro 2012: Greece team profile

VI. INTERFAX - Patriarch Kirill fears all Christians could leave Arab world

VII. REPORTERNEWS - Christmas shares December with other holidays

#EU: #Kosovo crisis, #Iran & #Syria sanctions; #Egypt #Islamists; #Iraq #NATO; S #Ossetia; #Christianity persecuted #religion ^MZ

2011-12-01T09:10:00.000-08:00

I. GUARDIAN - The EU must confront the north Kosovo crisis

II. BW - EU Widens Sanctions on Iran, Remains Divided Over Oil Halt

III. REUTERS - EU targets more people, entities in Syria sanctions

IV. NYT - Islamists Claim Egypt’s Mandate in Early Voting

V. WAPOST - Talks on Iraq NATO mission stall over issue of immunity for troops

VI. RIAN - S.Ossetian presidential candidate tells supporters to go home

VII. RUVR - Christianity - world's most persecuted religion

#UNSC #Kosovo #Serbia #EU; #Egypt vote; #Russia #missiles #NATO #Pakistan #US #Congress; #Syria #Christians ^MZ

2011-11-30T11:00:00.001-08:00

I. B92 - UN Security Council voices different views on Kosovo

II. RT - Serbia: Kosovo hurdle on track to EU

III. WSJ - Unofficial Egypt Tally Points to Strong Islamist Lead

IV. RIAN - NATO general to discuss missile defense in Moscow

V. REUTERS - U.S.: NATO attack on Pakistani troops not deliberate

VI. POLITICO - December is "do or die time" on Hill

VII. SPIEGEL - Syria's Christians Side with Assad Out of Fear

#OccupyBufferZone #Cyprus; #Kosovo; #Greek #tourism #gas #Israel, #FYROM; #Russia #EU #missiles #US; #Egypt #Christians ^MZ

2011-11-29T07:36:00.000-08:00

I. REUTERS - Fed up with separation Cypriot youths seek change

II. ADNKRONOS - Kosovo: Border crossing tension continues after clashes

III. VANCOUVERSUN - Greece improves museums, sites for tourists

IV. JPOST - Israel could benefit from Greek plan to be gas hub

V. NOVINITE - FYROMacedonia Begs Greece to Unblock Its EU Accession Talks

VI. AFP - Russia activates missile warning system near EU

VII. VOA - Egypt's Coptic Christians Fear Fewer Rights After Elections

Without #Greece; #OccupyBufferZone; #CyberMonday; #Syria; #Egypt #Christians vote; Touch of the #Holy ^MZ

2011-11-28T06:54:00.000-08:00

I. ONLINEOP - Without Greece there is no Western civilisation

II. ALJAZEERA - Cypriots #OccupyBufferZone

III. B92 - Dozens of citizens injured in clashes with KFOR

IV. WAPOST - Cyber Monday expected to hit record sales

V. RT - Sea alert: Russian warships head for Syria

VI. BNL - Egypt Christians Urge Prayers Ahead Of Elections Amid Deadly Violence

VII. NYT - In Russian Chill, Waiting Hours for Touch of the Holy

#Kosovo; #Gas #Lebanon #Cyprus #Russia; #Piracy; #ICJ #Greece #FYROM; #Russian elections; #Copts #Egypt ^MZ

2011-11-25T07:14:00.000-08:00

I. RUVR - Albanians and Serbs should have equal rights in Kosovo

II. BW - Cyprus, Lebanon in Talks on Oil and Gas Ties

III. ANSAMED - Cyprus: Russian navy nears gas drilling zone

IV. TVS - Greece to allow armed guards on cargo ships against piracy

V. NOVINITE - ICJ to Rule on FYROMacedonia-Greece Name Dispute December 5, 2011

VI. RIAN - Russian presidential elections March 4, 2012

VII. ASIANEWS - Neither the military nor extremists in the new Egypt, says young Copt

#Turkey #Cyprus #Israel #gas #Greece; KLA trial; #Russia #US #missiles; #NATO #Syria; Canned food; #Christian transition ^MZ

2011-11-23T07:29:00.001-08:00

I. JPOST - Turkey says Israeli, Cypriot gas drilling illegal

II. KATHIMERINI - Greece, Israel to bolster ties

III. B92 - KLA Trial: Witness accuses Haradinaj of ordering killings

IV. USATODAY - Medvedev: Russia may target U.S. missile defense sites

V. FRANCE24 - NATO is planning an intervention in Syria

VI. THEATLANTIC - Study of the Day: Why You Should Skip Canned Food on Thanksgiving

VII. ONASSISUSA - Exhibition: Transition to Christianity: Art of Late Antiquity, 3rd – 7th Century A.D.

#Egypt protests; #Israel #Greece #gas; #Russia #NATO S #Ossetia; #Kosovo dialogue; #Supercommittee; Theotokos ^MZ

2011-11-22T06:31:00.000-08:00

I. TELEGRAPH - LIVE: Egypt protests and Arab Spring

II. JPOST - Israel asks to export gas to Europe through Greece

III. RIAN - Medvedev: Russia’s 2008 war with Georgia prevented NATO growth

IV. RT - S.Ossetia accuses Tbilisi of ‘ignorance’ over trade deal

V. B92 - Kosovo dialogue focuses on checkpoints

VI. POLITICO - Supercommittee meltdown: Behind the scenes

VII. CATHOLICONLINE - 50 Thousand Orthodox Christians Venerate Holy Belt of the Virgin in Moscow

#Cyprus #Lebanon; #Missile defense #Russia #NATO; #Egypt protests; #Iran #IAEA report; #Syrian #Christians; #Bible ^MZ

2011-11-18T06:27:00.000-08:00

I. CYGOV - Inauguration of the photographic exhibition of [Cyprus] in Lebanon

II. NATO - Missile Defense - the first live-fire test

III. ECONOMIST - Russia and NATO: An absence of trust

IV. CBSNEWS - Egyptians return to Tahrir to protest military

V. JPOST - Iran: IAEA report threatens lives of Iranian scientists

VI. CHURCHTIMES - Regime-change calls stir Syrian Christians’ unease

VII. ALPINEAVALANCH - Devotional column: The church’s book

#Kosovo #Serbs #Russia, #nukes; #FYROM; #SuperCommittee; #Berlusconi sings; #CERN; #Austria #Orthodox #church ^MZ

2011-11-17T07:40:00.001-08:00

I. RFERL - Russia's Province Of Kosovo?

II. WAPOST - Potential conflicts near Russian borders may grow into nuclear war

III. EMG - U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Current "stand-off" situation with Macedonia is unsustainable and detrimental

IV. POLITICO - SuperCommittee searches for a Plan B

V. SMH - Balladeer Berlusconi's swansong an album of love tunes

VI. REUTERS - "Big Bang" machine to get huge upgrade in 2020

VII. EURASIAREVIEW - Austrian Cardinal’s Church Transfer To Orthodox Gets Vatican Approval

#US #Congress #Kosovo, #missiles #Russia, #Biden's cottage, #Cyprus #gas; #Greek football; #Tymoshenko; #Lebanon #church vandalized ^MZ

2011-11-16T06:17:00.000-08:00

I. B92 - U.S. Congress voices different views on Kosovo issue

II. RIAN - Washington maintains its stance on European missile shield

III. DO - Secret Service renews lease of Biden’s cottage

IV. WAPOST - U.S. energy firm estimates field off Cyprus holds 3-9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas

V. ESPN - New-look Greece [football] up for another upset

VI. BG - Ukraine lawmakers reject Tymoshenko release

VII. NOWLEBANON - Assailants vandalize Beirut’s Greek Orthodox Church

#Tax #subsidies; #US S #Ossetia; #Kosovo police, #Serbs #Russia; #NATO #Syria; #Palestinians; #Lebanon #Christians ^MZ

2011-11-15T07:59:00.000-08:00

I. CBSNEWS - Rich and famous get taxpayers' $9B: report

II. RIAN - U.S. says presidential elections in South Ossetia illegitimate

III. EURASIAREVIEW - Kosovo Police Beating Complaints Pile Up

IV. ADNKRONOS - Kosovo: Over 20,000 ethnic Serbs demand Russian citizenship

V. RT - NATO need not apply: Syrian opposition in Moscow for talks

VI. AP - Police arrest 6 Palestinians on bus to Jerusalem

VII. DAILYSTAR - Patriarchs tackle situation of Christians

#Obamacare; #Reagan; #Kosovo #Serbs #Russia; #Tymoshenko; #Cyprus #Israel #gas; #Coptic #Christians; #Lebanon ^MZ

2011-11-14T08:34:00.000-08:00

I. WSJ - Supreme Court Agrees to Rule on Health Law

II. THEATLANTIC - What Reagan Did for Hollywood

III. RT - Kosovo Serbs turn to Russia for protection

IV. RIAN - No EU membership for Ukraine until rule of law maintained

V. GLOBES - Leviathan partners need $10b to export gas

VI. GP - Coptic Christians endure a painful year in Egypt

VII. INTERFAX - Patriarch Kirill arrives in Lebanon

#Serbia #Kosovo shooting; #Cyprus #Russia #EU visa-free; Private navy, piracy; #Alaska storm; #Nativity fast ^MZ

2011-11-10T07:25:00.000-08:00

I. RT - Serbia is one flashpoint in a new world disorder

II. ADNKRONOS - Kosovo: Shooting adds to ethnic tensions

III. BBN - Cyprus and Russia reinforce economic relations

IV. RIAN - Russia, EU to discuss visa-free travel November 17

V. DEFENSEWEB - Private navy to protect convoys against pirates

VI. CBSNEWS - Snow, hurricane-force winds batter Alaska coast

VII. OCA - The Nativity Fast, Why We Fast

#KFOR intervention; #Italian crisis, #Russia #Georgia #WTO; #Christmas tree tax; #Alaska storm; #Lebanon #Christians ^MZ

2011-11-09T10:26:00.000-08:00

I. B92 - Kosovo minister: KFOR intervention wrong step

II. TELEGRAPH - Italian Debt crisis: as it happened

III. REUTERS - Russia backs Italy, questions euro zone plan

IV. RIAN - Russia, Georgia sign WTO accession deal

V. CHICAGOTRIBUNE - Christmas tree tax to promote the real thing

VI. FOXNEWS - Storm of 'Epic Magnitude' Hits Alaska

VII. NOWLEBANON - For Lebanon’s Christians, the fear is what might come next

#EU #FYROM; #Serbs #KFOR #Balkan #refugees; #Israel #Gaza fence; Occupy #Wall Street; #Georgia #WTO #Russia #Orthodox #Church ^MZ

2011-11-07T08:01:00.001-08:00

I. BALKANINSIGHT - Euro MPs Conciliate Macedonia Over Name Slip

II. B92 - Serbs in north let KFOR vehicles through

III. WAPOST - Balkans seeking nearly $700 million to solve problem of refugees from 1990s wars

IV. JPOST - IDF fires at Gaza terrorists planting bomb along fence

V. CBSNEWS - Poll: Occupiers fare better than Wall Street

VI. RIAN - Russia to sign WTO accession deal with Georgia this week

VII. INTERFAX - Russian Orthodox Church will continue crafting "symphony" with state

#UN #Cyprus #Erdogan criticizes #Germany; #Romania #Serbia #Kosovo #Russia; #Tymoshenko; #Syria; #Egypt #Christian #Orthodox ^MZ

2011-11-02T11:28:00.001-07:00

I. EURACTIV - UN calls for Cyprus "peace summit"

II. SPIEGEL - Erdogan Escalates Germany Criticism

III. ACTMEDIA - Romania does not recognise Kosovo independence

IV. B92 - Russia's Lavrov urges "strict adherence to 1244"

V. BUSINESSWEEK - Tymoshenko Urges EU to Sign Pact With Ukraine to Aid "Freedom"

VI. RIAN - Syria approves Arab League’s peace plan

VII. EXAMINER - Egyptian Christian student killed for wearing Crucifix

#UN #Cyprus #UNESCO #Palestine #Israel #Gaza; #US #NATO; #Russia; #Albania #Kosovo #Orthodox #seminary ^MZ

2011-10-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

I. JPOST - UN says Cyprus talks positive, productive

II. VOANEWS - UNESCO Grants Palestinians Full Membership

III. AP - Israeli leader threatens Gaza militants

IV. RT - U.S. envisions NATO of the Gulf

V. POLITICO - 10 reasons why Russia still matters

VI. SETIMES - Albania, Kosovo agreement rekindles old suspicions

VII. PRNEWSWIRE - Orthodox Seminary in Kosovo-Metohija to Reopen, Humanitarian Relief Operation Announced

#Turkey #Israel #Cyprus; #Kosovo #Serbia #NATO; #Bolshoi; #OXI Day; Statue of #Liberty; #Orthodox #Antioch unity ^MZ

2011-10-28T06:26:00.000-07:00

I. UPI - Turkey, Israel moves hike East Med tension

II. ADNKRONOS - Kosovo: Serbs partly dismantle barricades, NATO not satisfied

III. B92 - “NATO won’t let Kosovo tensions turn back time”

IV. AFP - Russia's Bolshoi reopens after historic refit

V. AHEPA - OXI Day, October 28, 1940

VI. CBSNEWS - Photos: Lady Liberty turns 125

VII. DAILYSTAR - Patriarch Hazim stresses importance of Orthodox Antioch unity

#Christians #Egypt #Syria; #Kosovo #Serbs #NATO; #Syria repression; #Tymoshenko; #US #Russia #missiles; Baby Vote; #Vologda #cathedral ^MZ

2011-10-27T07:25:00.001-07:00

I. EUROPARL - EU Parliament stands up for Christians in Egypt and Syria

II. RFERL - Kosovo Serbs To Allow NATO Troops Through Roadblocks

III. FRANCE24 - Amnesty slams "repression" at Syrian hospitals

IV. KYIVPOST - Lawyers: Tymoshenko sentence is unjust

V. RIAN - Russia expects U.S. compromise on missile defense

VI. POLITICO - Photos: The baby vote

VII. RBTH - Vologda's Cathedral of Divine Wisdom: The last of its kind

#Google: Government removal requests; #Serbia #Kosovo; #Schengen; #Berlusconi; #Israel aids #Turkey; #Putin's return; #Iraqi #Christians ^MZ

2011-10-26T13:48:00.001-07:00

I. GOOGLE - Google: Transparency Report - Government Requests

II. B92 - Serbian identity in Kosovo must be preserved

III. GULFNEWS - Fingerprints needed for Schengen visa

IV. RIAN - Italy’s Berlusconi "to step down"

V. JPOST - Jerusalem sends aid as Turkey calls for pressure on Israel

VI. WAPOST - Vladimir Putin’s return to Russia’s presidency

VII. NCREGISTER - Iraqi Christian Leaders View U.S. Troop Departure With Uncertainty and Hope

#Albania #Kosovo merging?; #KFOR #EULEX #Serbs; #Georgia #NATO #Russia #missiles; #Syria; #Gas; #Egypt #Christians ^MZ

2011-10-25T07:19:00.000-07:00

I. ADNKRONOS - Albania, Kosovo to merge consular services to cut bureaucracy

II. B92 - KFOR can go through, EULEX with guarantees

III. RIAN - Georgia needs more reform to get NATO membership

IV. RT - NATO gives Russia ‘nyet’ on missile defense

V. AP - Syrian opposition calls for international monitors

VI. GULFNEWS - Battle for East Mediterranean gas looms

VII. PANAPRESS - Egypt moves to pacify Christians after deadly riots

#NATO wrong #Kosovo; #Libya #Sharia law; #Tunisia; #Syria; #Russia & #Karabakh; #AHEPA #Turkey; #Ecumenical #Patriarch anniv ^MZ

2011-10-24T07:19:00.001-07:00

I. OTTAWANCITIZEN - NATO still getting it wrong in Kosovo

II. DAILYMAIL - Islamic Sharia law will be the "basic source" of legislation in the new Libya

III. IRI - Tunisian elections historic step forward

IV. VOANEWS - U.S. Withdraws Ambassador to Syria

V. RIAN - Russia to continue pushing for Karabakh settlement

VI. AHEPA - Meetings with Turkish Government Officials in Ankara

VII. OCA - Metropolitan Jonah sends greetings to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on 20th anniversary of election

#Alexander the Great; #NATO teargas #Kosovo #Serbs, #Thaci; #ETA #Spain #peace; New #EU; Mother of #God ^MZ

2011-10-21T08:18:00.000-07:00

I. NYT - Macedonia's Riches Before Alexander

II. CSM - NATO teargasses Kosovo Serbs in battle over barricades

III. B92 - German daily: Thaci involved in organized crime

IV. TIME - ETA Declares Peace. Is Spain Ready to Believe It?

V. DEFENCEWEB - Nigerian pirates release Cape Bird tanker

VI. RT - The EU is dead: Long live the new EU

VII. AFP - Putin welcomes Greek "fertility-boosting" relic to Russia

Islamism in #Balkans; #Cyprus #gas; #NATO #Serbia #Kosovo; #Romania #US #missiles; #NPR fires again; #Rome #Moscow common cause ^MZ

2011-10-20T09:05:00.001-07:00

I. PCPOST - Bosnia, Cyprus and Kosovo: America and Islamism in the Balkans

II. REUTERS - Cyprus mulls sovereign fund for potential gas riches

III. B92 - Injuries reported as KFOR moves to remove barricades

IV. WAPOST - Romania’s government approves draft law on US missile interceptors

V. AP - Radio host fired after DC protest involvement

VI. WSJ - iPhone 4S Supports Russia’s Glonass Navigation System

VII. ACTON - Rome and Moscow Make Common Cause

#Kosovo organ probe, #Serbs roadblocks; #Israel #gas; #Cyprus; #Russia #WTO; #Copts; Patriarch opposes #EU ^MZ

2011-10-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

I. REUTERS - EU prosecutor arrives in Kosovo for organ probe

II. SPI - Kosovo Serbs refuse to lift roadblocks

III. UPI - Israel mulls new ships to guard gas fields

IV. HEM - Discovering the best of Cyprus

V. RIAN - Russia can live without WTO accession says Medvedev

VI. RUVR - Justice will prevail

VII. B92 - Patriarch emerges as "most vocal opposition"

#Cyprus #gas; Ancient #Greek traders; #Kosovo #Serbs #NATO #Russian base #Putin; #Jordan; #Palestinian #Christians ^MZ

2011-10-18T07:18:00.001-07:00

I. REUTERS - Cyprus to firm up new gas plans by year-end

II. PHYSORG - Ancient Greek ships traded more than just wine

III. RT - Army of stones: Serb barricades stand firm

IV. B92 - FM: Russo-Serbian center "not military base"

V. TELEGRAPH - Vladimir Putin claims he is Russia's hardest working leader since Second World War

VI. UPI - Jordan's king selects new prime minister

VII. NCREGISTER - Palestinian Christians Hope for Statehood

#Cyprus #Turkey #EU; #Kosovo #Serbs #NATO; #Russia; #UN #Iran plot; #US #Georgia; #Coptic #Christians ^MZ

2011-10-17T11:35:00.000-07:00

I. ADNKRONOS - Cyprus: Turkish envoy renews threat to break ties with EU

II. ARABNEWS - Kosovo Serbs to defy NATO deadline on barricades

III. B92 - Russian emergency situations minister in Serbia

IV. STRATEGYPAGE - The Revival Of The Eastern Empire

V. JPOST - UN chief Ban sends Iran plot case to Security Council

VI. AFP - U.S. warship arrives in Georgia for joint drills

VII. Democracy’s collateral damage

#Kurds, #Christian #refugees; #Alexander the Great, #Louvre; #NATO #Kosovo #Serbia #Russia; #Tymoshenko; #Hezbollah; #Berlusconi ^MZ

2011-10-13T09:28:00.000-07:00

I. BELIEFNET - Iraq’s Kurds offer homes to refugee Christians

II. EMG - Exhibition:Ancient Macedonia & Alexander the Great at Louvre

III. WAPOST - NATO in Kosovo expands checkpoint on disputed border with Serbia

IV. B92 - Moscow: Support to Priština negatively affects dialogue

V. ECONOMIST - A very Ukrainian trial

VI. JPOST - Hezbollah praises prisoner deal as victory for "resistance"

VII. WSJ - Berlusconi Calls Confidence Vote

#Serbia, #EU, #Turkey criticized; #Kosovo; #Pirates #hijack; #FYROM census; #Putin slams #US; #Coptic #Orthodox mourn ^MZ

2011-10-12T08:29:00.000-07:00

I. AFP - EURO 2004 champions Greece seal 2012 finals place

II. REUTERS - Serbia wins qualified EU invite, Turkey criticized

III. B92 - Framework solution for N. Kosovo should be found first

IV. DEFENSEWEB - Pirates hijack tanker off Nigerian coast

V. GULFTIMES - Ethnic row threatens FYROMacedonia census

VI. BOSTON - Russia's Putin slams U.S., makes deals in China

VII. ADELAIDENOW - Video: Thousands mourn Coptic deaths

#Arab spring?; #Cyprus; #Biden in #Greece #Turkey; #Tymoshenko verdict condemned; #Democracy & #Kosovo; #Italy #gas ^MZ

2011-10-11T06:39:00.000-07:00

I. CO - What Arab Spring? Blood of Arab Christians flows in Cairo, Egypt

II. NRO - Cyprus on the World Stage

III. AFP - Biden to visit Greece, Turkey in December

IV. RIAN - Russia and West condemn Tymoshenko verdict

V. EMG - Marty: Without truth, no democracy in Kosovo

VI. RUVR - "Eurocleansing" for Kosovo

VII. FT - Italy joins rush for oil and gas rights

#NATO protect #Europe?; #Greece #Cyprus #Turkey; #Kosovo #organs; #Abkhazia #Ossetia; #Russia #missiles; #Serbian #Orthodox ^MZ

2011-10-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

I. RUVR - Will NATO protect Europe?

II. EKATHIMERINI - Greece to invite oil exploration

III. REUTERS - Analysis: Turkey-Cyprus spat a sign of conflicts to come?

IV. EMG - EULEX starts investigation into organ trafficking

V. RIAN - Medvedev ratifies Abkhazia, S. Ossetia military base deployment

VI. BLOOMBERG - Russia Says U.S. Approach to NATO Missile Defense System Is "Unacceptable"

VII. B92 - Serbs "among Europe's most religious nations"

#NATO violates #Kosovo mandate, #EU organ trade; #Cyprus #gas: #Israel #Greece #Turkey; #FYROM's enemy; S #Ossetia; Speaking #Christian ^MZ

2011-10-05T08:09:00.000-07:00

I. RIAN - NATO violated UN mandate in Kosovo clashes

II. AP - EU to probe alleged organ trafficking in Albania

III. FINANCIALMIRROR - Cyprus will become the richest country in Europe

IV. ASIANEWS - Turkey, Israel, Greece and Russia mobilising over Cyprus gas

V. EURASIAREVIEW - MEP "Honoured To Be Called Enemy Of Macedonia"

VI. RUVR - Russia’s S Ossetia action legitimate

VII. PRAVMIR - Do you speak Christian?

#Turkey #Israel #Cyprus; K #Albanian arrest; #Schengen; #FYROM theme park; #Pirate ships; #Missiles; #Russian #Icons #Orthodox ^MZ

2011-10-04T13:57:00.000-07:00

I. JPOST - Turkey’s house of cards

II. WAPOST - Albania arrests Kosovo Albanian wanted in US on human trafficking charges

III. PSE - Schengen row "a sign of things to come"

IV. CNN - Is FYROMacedonia's capital being turned into a theme park?

V. SAILWORLD - Navy pirate protection inadequate for ships - what chance for yachts?

VI. REUTERS - U.S. sees missile defense deal with Russia by May

VII. DALLASARTNEWS - Imprinting the Divine: Byzantine and Russian Icons from the Menil Collection

#Cyprus; #Greece "sacrificial lamb"; #Serbia #Kosovo; #NATO; #Syria; #Tymoshenko; #Pope, #Russian #Orthodox meeting ^MZ

2011-10-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

I. JOURNALPIONEER - Cyprus could be new flashpoint

II. RT - Greece is Eurozone’s sacrificial lamb

III. BLOOOMBERG - Serbia Rejects Pressure on Kosovo, Won’t Give Up on Serb North

IV. SUNTIMES - NATO lays out to-do list for meeting in Chicago

V. CSMONITOR - Syrian oppositon groups formally unify, overcoming key hurdle

VI. RIAN - Ukrainian parliament to consider 'Tymoshenko bills' on Wednesday

VII. EKKLESIA - Pope meets with Russian Orthodox ecumenical officer

#NATO "shoot to kill" #Kosovo, #Russia; #Pirates; #Israel #warplanes #Turkey; #Greek #fareast; #Pope #primacy; #Cyprus #Orthodox #frescoes ^MZ

2011-09-30T12:14:00.000-07:00

I. RT - NATO issues Kosovo "shoot to kill" warning

II. RIAN - Rasmussen: NATO-Russia summit possible in 2012

III. DEFENSEWEB - Pirate attacks on the rise off West African coast

IV. HAARETZ - Israel scrambles IAF warplanes toward Turkish ship

V. EKATHIMERINI - Shedding light on the Greeks of the Far East, 1875-present

VI. CNA - Orthodox archbishop: we're internally divided on question of "primacy"

VII. WAPOST - Cyprus church says rare 13th century Orthodox frescoes to be returned from U.S. collection

#Serbia #NATO; #Palestine; #Germany slams #Turkey, #Cyprus #gas; #Russia #US #missiles; #Pirates; #Consumerism; #Prayer ^MZ

2011-09-29T07:56:00.000-07:00

I. REUTERS - Tensions persist in Kosovo, NATO maintains presence

II. JPOST - Palestinians: Quartet proposal has 'encouraging elements'

III. EKATHIMERINI - German MEP slams Ankara over Cyprus drills

IV. RIANOVOSTI - Russia's asymmetrical response to U.S. missile defense

V. MJO - Oil ship hijacked

VI. ACTONINSTITUTE - Asceticism and the Consumer Society: An Interview with Metropolitan Jonah

VII. ORTHODOXWAYOFLIFE - What Causes Coldness in Prayer?

#KFOR #NATO, KLA witness, #Serbia; #Netanyahu; #Russia #hemp; #Cyprus blasts #Turkey #gas; #Chris #Christie; #Iran #Christian faces death ^MZ

2011-09-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

I. RT - KFOR troops add fuel to Kosovo conflict

II. B92 - Protected witness in ex-KLA trial found dead

III. YNETNEWS - Netanyahu rejects criticism over Gilo housing plan

IV. UPI - Russia mulls resumption of hemp growing

V. EURONEWS - Cyprus blasts Turkey over gas

VI. SFGATE - Christie Says He's Not Running as He Slams 'Bystander' Obama

VII. ICN - Iran: Christian pastor faces death penalty for refusing to recant

#Turkey escorts, #Cyprus #gas, #Russia & #AK-47; #Serbia #KFOR #NATO; #Greece #Global crisis; #Polish #Orthodox #Church ^MZ

2011-09-27T13:44:00.000-07:00

I. WAPOST - Turkish frigates, jets escort ship that began oil and gas exploration off Cyprus

II. FINANCIALMIRROR - Cyprus, Russia Gala boost to Radiomarathon

III. REUTERS - Russia abandons new orders of Kalashnikov AK-74 rifle

IV. EMG - Serbia, Republika Srpska sign Memorandum on strengthening police cooperation

V. B92 - KFOR fires at Serbs, seven injured

VI. MARKETWATCH - Stop blaming Greece!

VII. THENEWS - Warsaw to have first Polish Orthodox church in 100 years

#Greece cuts #NATO #EU, #FYROM #UN, #Cyprus #gas #Lebanon borders; #Putin in #Serbia; #Pirates; Two Commandments ^MZ

2011-09-26T07:08:00.000-07:00

I. EMG - Greece to cut participation in NATO, EU military missions

II. SOFIAECHO - Skopje, Athens raise Macedonia name dispute at UN debate

III. EKATIMERINI - Geopolitics at play as Cyprus gets ready to develop offshore natural gas deposits

IV. ILOUBNAN - Lebanese Cabinet approves borders of Exclusive Economic Zone in Mediterranean

V. B92 - Putin to visit Serbia in October

VI. DEFENSEWEB - West African pirates release Spanish tanker

VII. PRAVMIR - Concerning the Two Most Important Commandments in the Law

#Parthenon marbles; #Serbian troops, #Cyprus #gas #Israel #Turkey; #NATO #Russia, #Putin's celebs; #Orthodox Pakistan ^MZ

2011-09-23T06:49:00.000-07:00

I. WAPOST - Greece: J. Paul Getty Museum to return 2,400-year-old Greek marbles

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/greece-j-paul-getty-museum-to-return-2400-year-old-greek-marbles/2011/09/22/gIQAcjRKoK_story.html

II. B92 - Serbian troops to take part in Cyprus peacekeeping mission

http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics-article.php?yyyy=2011&mm=09&dd=23&nav_id=76526

III. REUTERS - Cypriot President: More Cyprus gas exploration maybe in a year

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/23/cyprus-gas-exploration-idUSS1E78L1ZQ20110923

IV. VOA - Erdogan Urges Pressure on Israel

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Erdogan-Urges-Pressure-on-Israel-130391368.html

V. RIAN - Rasmussen expects missile shield deal with Russia by May

http://en.ria.ru/world/20110923/167064631.html

VI. RFERL - Why Celebrities Join Putin's United Russia

http://www.rferl.org/content/why_celebrities_join_putins_united_russia_party/24337793.html

VII. PRAVMIR - Pakistan: Mission Possible

http://www.pravmir.com/pakistan-mission-possible/

#Germany warns #Turkey over #Israel #Cyprus #gas; #Palestine; #EU #Kosovo MP arrest; #Greece supports #Serbia; #US #Bolshoi; Who We Are ^MZ

2011-09-22T13:41:00.000-07:00

I. JPOST - German politician warns Turkey over Israel, Cyprus threats

II. REUTERS - Cyprus promises to share gas benefits with [occupied] north

III. YNET - "Israel-Palestinian talks vital to Middle East"

IV. ALERTNET - EU judge puts Kosovo MP under house arrest

V. B92 - Greece fully supports Serbia’s EU integration

VI. AFP - In first, U.S. ballet star joins Russia's Bolshoi

VII. PRAVMIR - Let Us Remember Who We Are and What We Are Called to

#Cyprus #Israel #gas #Turkey fuming; #Serbia #Kosovo; #Russia #NATO #UN; #Tymoshenko; #Greek #ecology; #Lebanese #Christians ^MZ

2011-09-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

I. FINANCIALMIRROR - Noble starts Cyprus gas drilling under Turkey's watchful eyes

II. REUTERS - Turkish PM calls Cyprus, Israel drilling "madness"

III. B92 - Situation in northern Kosovo peaceful

IV. RT - Russia: NATO will never replace the United Nations

V. UNIAN - Let Tymoshenko go or deal over EU links is dead

VI. EKATHIMERINI - Nestos Valley: An ecological treasure

VII. DAILYSTAR - Christian church leaders urge unity at Balamand meeting

#Serbia #Kosovo #NATO; #US #Cyprus #Turkey; #Greece #Eurozone; #Russia #Arctic; #Pirates; #Coptic #Christians #Egypt ^MZ

2011-09-20T07:20:00.000-07:00

I. AKI - Kosovo: NATO and Serbs wage “war of leaflets”

II. YS - U.S. Warns Turkey Against Aggression Towards Cyprus

III. WSJ - U.S. Seeks to Strengthen Trade Ties With Turkey

IV. EK - Greeks to vote on future in eurozone?

V. RT - Russia gives NATO cold shoulder on Arctic militarization

VI. AFP - Indonesian pirate attack thwarted off Malaysia

VII. WAPOST - Coptic Christians torn over Egypt’s future

#Cyprus #Mediterranean #Israel #US #Turkey #gas; #Palestine #UN #Obama #Greece; #Kosovo #Serbs; #Russia #Yemen; #Books & #Spirituality ^MZ

2011-09-19T13:33:00.000-07:00

I. EKATHIMERINI - Likely scenarios for the Eastern Mediterranean

II. AFP - US, Turkey hold talks on Turkey-Israel row

III. LATIMES - Palestinian state looms as key issue for Obama at UN

IV. EMG - Support for Greece from UN chief

V. B92 - Kosovo: Serbs in north continue to block roads

VI. RIAN - Russia urges Yemen to abandon violence

VII. OWOL - Can Reading Books Hinder Spiritual Growth?

#Turkey #Greece #Cyprus; #UN #Pristina #Serbia; #Tymoshenko #EU; #NASA; #Poland #US #missiles; #Faith #Salvation ^MZ

2011-09-16T11:22:00.000-07:00

I. AP - Turkey on collision course with Greece, Cyprus

II. B92 - UN Security Council does not support Priština

III. EN - EU flys in staff and supplies at Kosovo flashpoints

IV. RIAN - Tymoshenko's imprisonment would threaten Ukraine's EU association

V. RT - Six-ton NASA satellite to collide with Earth

VI. GSN - Poland, U.S. Begin Implementing Missile Interceptor Deal

VII. OWOL - Faith Alone is Insufficient for Salvation

#Turkey warns #Cyprus; #Kosovo; #Piracy; #FYROM; #US #Obama #Israel #Russia; #Christian unity #UK ^MZ

2011-09-15T12:05:00.000-07:00

I. CBS - Turkey warns Cyprus against offshore gas drilling

II. B92 - "Unilateral moves in Kosovo dangerous for whole world"

III. REUTERS - Pirates hijack vessel with 23 crew off Benin

IV. EMG - U.S. not putting pressure in FYROMacedonia name issue

V. JPOST - Washington Watch: Is Obama Israel’s enemy or defender?

VI. RIAN - Senate set to approve candidate for post of U.S. ambassador to Russia

VII. TC - Christian unity on agenda as bishops from different traditions meet in UK

#Cyprus #gas; #Erdogan #Egypt; #Serbia #Kosovo; #NATO #Libya #Islamic extremists; #FYROM; #Tymoshenko; Path to #Heaven ^MZ

2011-09-13T05:25:00.001-07:00

I. REUTERS - Cyprus president says island will press ahead with natgas

II. ATIMES - Erdogan stokes the flames in Egypt

III. B92 - Agreements in Kosovo without Belgrade unacceptable

IV. TELEGRAPH - NATO: Libya danger of Islamic extremists

V. FOCUS - Another round of negotiations on FYROM name row to start in New York

VI. UPI - Tymoshenko case delayed

VII. OWOL - Path to Heaven

#911 memorial; #FYROM #Greece; #Cyprus talks; #Turkey #Egypt #Israel; #Serbia #EU #Kosovo; #Russia #Japan; #Orthodox summit ^MZ

2011-09-12T05:39:00.001-07:00

I. CNN - September 11 memorial opens to public

II. THEECONOMIST - FYROMacedonia and Greece

III. YOURSTORY - Cyprus Leaders Meet To Discuss Citizenship Issues

IV. GUARDIAN - Turkish-Egyptian alliance: Israel faces regional isolation

V. UPI - Serbia urges EU restraint on Kosovo

VI. RT - Russia seeks change in Japanese approach to Kuril Islands

VII. EKKLESIA - Orthodox leaders smooth path to proposed summit meeting

#Turkey #Israel #Cyprus; #Greece #Serbia #Pristina; #FYROM; #GroundZero; #Earthquakes; #TSA & #shoes; #Pope #Orthodox #Catholics ^MZ

2011-09-07T05:58:00.001-07:00

I. EURASIANET - Turkey: Ankara's Tough Talk Against Israel Also Aimed at Cyprus?

II. B92 - Greece supports Belgrade-Priština dialogue

III. EKATHIMERINI - Nimetz regrets lost "opportunities for agreement" in Greece-FYROM name dispute

IV. LATIMES - Is it time to retire "ground zero"?

V. ABCNEWS - Earthquake Prediction Still Stymies Scientists

VI. POLITICO - Industry: Shoe scanners months away

VII. TBP - Pope: Catholics, Orthodox face same evangelization challenge

#Turkey #Israel relations, #Cyprus #gas; #Tymoshenko; Battle of Marathon; #Kosovo checkpoints; #Texas #wildfires; Knowing #God ^MZ

2011-09-06T06:42:00.001-07:00

I. NYT - Diplomatic Strains Intensify Between Turkey and Israel

II. GLOBES - Turkey threatens naval action if Cyprus drills

III. RIAN - Tymoshenko will not take stand in gas deal trial

IV. FOXNEWS - Greece Prepares for Re-enactment of the Battle of Marathon

V. B92 - Belgrade will not accept customs officials at northern Kosovo and Metohija checkpoints

VI. CBS - "No containment" of Texas wildfire

VII. OWOL - True Knowledge of God

#FYROM; #Greece #Israel agreement; #Turkey #Iran #NATO radar; #Russia space exhibit; #Abkhazia #Orthodox #church ^MZ

2011-09-05T07:17:00.001-07:00

I. EKATHIMERINI - Greece, FYROMacedonia Name talks came close

II. JTA - Greece, Israel sign security cooperation agreement

III. JPOST - Turkey’s foreign policy is in shambles

IV. BRECORDER - Iran criticises NATO's Turkey radar plan

V. VOR - Russian space exhibition in Greece

VI. SCO - Pain and memories rise along with new towers at "ground zero"

VII. TMT - In Abkhazia, 2 Orthodox Churches Also Seek Recognition

#UN #Serbia #Kosovo; #Israel warships #Egypt; #US sanction #Syria, #Abkhazia, #Muslim poll; Bad #mother; #Libya #Orthodox #Church ^MZ

2011-08-30T12:51:00.000-07:00

I. UPI - Security Council reviews row between Kosovo, Serbia

II. AP - Israel sends two warships to Egyptian border

III. WSJ - U.S. Sanctions Syrian Foreign Minister and Assad Adviser

IV. RIAN - Washington says elections in Abkhazia "illegitimate"

V. POLITICO - King: Muslim poll "very disappointing"

VI. NJ - Kids sue mom for "bad mothering"

VII. MATHABA - Libyan Rebels ransack the Historic Church of St. George in Tripoli

#Turkey return property?; #US #Kosovo organs; #Powell #Cheney; #TelAviv #terror; #Abkhazia; #Estonia elections;Combating #Depression ^MZ

2011-08-29T06:13:00.001-07:00

I. FORBES - Turkey to return confiscated property

II. SACBEE - U.S. prosecutor to probe Kosovo organ trafficking

III. POLITICO - Powell fires back at Cheney "cheap shots"

IV. JPOST - Barak: We won't let terror attacks affect our daily lives

V. TMT - Abkhazia's New Leader Embraces Russia

VI. RIAN - Estonia holding presidential elections

VII. OWOL - Combating Feelings of Depression

#Israel #Turkey #Cyprus #Greece #gas; #Serbia #Kosovo #EU; #Abkhazia elections; #NATO #WMD; #Bush talks #9/11; #Holy #Martyrs ^MZ

2011-08-26T11:40:00.001-07:00

I. ATIMES - Israel turns tables on Turkey

II. B92 - Serbia's priorities both Kosovo and EU

III. RIAN - Abkhazia goes to polls to elect new president

IV. CBS - White House wants NATO to hunt for WMD

V. YAHOO - "War on Terror" president re-tells the 9/11 story as he lived it

VI. EUROALERT - 48% of EU citizens consider the right to free movement the most important right

VII. VATOPAIDI - Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie

#Cyprus #Israel gas #Turkey; #Kosovo recklessness; #Bosnia explosives; Hunting #Qadhafi; #Kim Jong; S #Ossetia; Avoiding #Deception ^MZ

2011-08-25T12:06:00.001-07:00

I. JPOST - Cyprus wants Israeli support in offshore drilling spat

II. GUARDIAN - Kosovo's recklessness has set back negotiations with Serbia

III. B92 - Bosnia: 11,000 tons of explosives "missing"

IV. POLITICO - Pentagon: U.S. not hunting Qadhafi

V. AP - North Korean leader leaves Russia for China

VI. VOR - Russia’s gift to South Ossetia

VII. OWOL - Avoiding Deception

#Israel #Greece #FYROM #Germany #Serbia #Kosovo; #NATO #Libya; N #Korea #Russia; #Tymoshenko; Law of the #Conscience ^MZ

2011-08-24T05:23:00.001-07:00

I. BLOOMBERG - Greece Deepens Israeli Ties for Economic Gain

II. EMG - Merkel: FYROMacedonia has to settle dispute over its name with Greece

III. B92 - Germany, Serbia do not agree on Kosovo

IV. AP - NATO considers options for a postwar role in Libya

V. CBS - Russia: N. Korea ready to talk, halt nuke tests

VI. RIAN - Tymoshenko supporters clash with police in Kiev

VII. OWOL - Law of the Conscience

#Cyprus #Israel; #Russia #Ossetia; #Serbia #Kosovo; #FYROM; #NATO #Libya; #Shariah; #African roots #Christian #Orthodoxy ^MZ

2011-08-23T09:10:00.001-07:00

I. JPOST - New Cypriot FM makes Israel 2nd port of call

II. RIAN - Moscow warns Tbilisi against "invasion" of S.Ossetia

III. RUVR - What does EU want from Serbia?

IV. BI - Macedonia Plans Independence Day Spectacle

V. FORBES - NATO says it will continue Libya operations

VI. UPI - Muslims view foreign law bill as attack

VII. HTL - Conference celebrates African roots of Christian Orthodoxy

#Israel #US #Turkey apology; #KFOR #UN #Kosovo; #Greece; #Tymoshenko; #Russia #space hotel; #Exercise #health; #Dormition #Theotokos ^MZ

2011-08-17T05:34:00.001-07:00

I. JPOST - Netanyahu refused Clinton's call to apologize to Turkey

II. B92 - KFOR violated its mandate, ex-UN official claims

III. KATHIMERINI - Greek capital is world's 38th most expensive city

IV. KYIVPOST - Tymoshenko refuses to question Yuschenko "to avoid squabble in court"

V. TELEGRAPH - Russia to build first space hotel

VI. WAPOST - Exercise extends life

VII. VATOPAIDI - The Dormition: Icon of Hope

#FYROM; #Kosovo #war crimes; #Montenegrian #alphabet; #Arctic claims; #Tymoshenko; #Lebanon #Palestine; #Syrian #Orthodox #Church ^MZ

2011-08-16T06:33:00.000-07:00

I. SMH - FYROMacedonia Statue sparks protests

II. STIMES - Former Kosovo PM retried before UN war crimes court

III. B92 - Montenegrin authorities introduce new alphabet

IV. VOR - Russia plans new facilities in the Arctic

V. RIAN - Tymoshenko calls for slowdown in trial hearings

VI. JPOST - Lebanon to push Palestinian statehood at UNSC

VII. ANEWS - Attack against Kirkuk’s St Ephraim Syrian Orthodox Church

#Gaza #Hamas #US #Kosovo #Serbs; #France #Libya; #Tymoshenko; #Orthodox #Christian #Patriarch; #UAE #Russian #church ^MZ

2011-08-12T06:16:00.001-07:00

I. JPOST - U.S. threatens to cut Gaza aid over Hamas audits of NGOs

II. EURACTIV - U.S. is sole power-broker in Kosovo

III. B92 - [Kosovo] Barricade remains, Serbs request protection from UN

IV. CBS - Sarkozy: France to stay to the end in Libya

V. RIAN - Kiev Court says Tymoshenko arrest cannot be appealed

VI. EKATHIMERINI - Ecumenical Patriarch on Imvros for anniversary celebrations

VII. GULFNEWS - Russian Orthodox church to open in Sharjah [UAE] Saturday

#Gas #Cyprus #Israel, #Jerusalem housing #EU #US slam; #China's carrier;S #Ossetia; #Kosovo; #Divac #NBA; Growing our #Faith ^MZ

2011-08-11T08:24:00.001-07:00

I. TML - Israel and Cyprus Forging Ahead on Gas Bonanza

II. ITM - U.S., EU slam new Jewish housing in Jerusalem

III. RIAN - U.S. wants more transparency on China's first aircraft carrier

IV. VOR - Georgian politician admits Georgia's agression against South Ossetia

V. B92 - KFOR commander: Situation in north [Kosovo] better

VI. NBA - Divac helps unite former Yugoslavia through hoops project

VII. OWOL - Growing Our Faith

#Cyprus #Turkey; #Libyan #oil; #Kosovo #Serbs; #Georgia #WTO #Russia #Tymoshenko #Ukraine; #Londonriots; #Syria #Christian #Orthodox ^MZ

2011-08-10T07:25:00.001-07:00

I. PIOCY - Statement by Cyprus Government Spokesman concerning the statements of the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs

II. TMT - Libyan Oil Tankers Up for Sale

III. B92 - Serbs remove barricades near administrative checkpoint

IV. REUTERS - Georgia says won't be bullied into letting Russia into WTO

V. KYIVPOST - Moscow wants to discuss Tymoshenko arrest at Sochi with Ukraine

VI. WAPOST - Cameron on riots: "We will not put up with this"

VII. SPERNONEWS - Syria: New Syrian defence minister is Christian

#Turkey #EU #Cyprus; #Israel #drones #gas; #FYROM #Greece; #Kosovo #Serbs; #Yulia #Tymoshenko; #Russia #Georgia;Dormition fast ^MZ

2011-08-09T06:31:00.000-07:00

I. THENEWS - Turkey gives EU ultimatum over Cyprus

II. AP - Israel sends drones over Mediterranean gas fields

III. EURASIA - FYROMacedonia compromise with Greece is possible

IV. B92 - Serb municipalities to decide on deal separately

V. INTERFAX - Ukrainian World Congress urges international community to demand Tymoshenko's release

VI. RBTH - Russia and Georgia: Three years since the war

VII. VATOPAIDI - Why a Fast for Dormition?

#Cyprus #Turkey; #Serbia #Kosovo tension; #Canada #Croatia #criminal; #Bruce Lee; #Tymoshenko; #Parthenon Marble; St Theodora of Sihla ^MZ

2011-08-08T06:52:00.000-07:00

I. NOLA - Fight for Cyprus skies between Greece, Turkey invites disaster

II. EUROPEANVOICE - Border tensions

III. CHRONICLEHERALD - Canada should set sights on Croatian war criminal

IV. FINANCIALMIRROR - Bruce Lee memorabilia auction better than expected

V. YT - Yulia Tymoshenko: I chose my own path in life, to protect Ukraine

VI. BLOOMBERG - Team Explores 19th Century Parthenon Marble Shipwreck in Greece

VII. VATOPAIDI - St Theodora of Sihla

#Erdogan; #Kosovo #NATO #Serbia; #Lebanon #Israel; #Russia #Georgia; #Libya #France; #Monk & #simplicity; South most #religious ^MZ

2011-08-05T07:30:00.001-07:00

I. KATHIMERINI - Erdogan versus the generals

II. DEUTSCHEWELLE - Tensions simmer at Kosovo border posts after Serb-NATO deal stalls

III. THENATIONAL - Lebanon to drill in disputed sea

IV. RIAN - Medvedev: I will never forgive Saakashvili

V. INTERAKSYON - French Minister: NATO underestimated strength of Gaddafi regime

VI. PRAVMIR - French Monk Father Gerasim, or the Greatness of Simplicity

VII. SUNSENTINEL - South still most religious region, but falling

#Serbia #KFOR #Kosovo #EU #France #Libya; #Turkish #migrants; #Belarus S #Ossetia; #Syrian assault; #Bored or #Lonely ^MZ

2011-08-04T08:29:00.000-07:00

I. RIAN - Serbia, KFOR draft deal on Kosovo border crisis

II. BLOOMBERG - France to Back Serbia on EU Path

III. REUTERS - France to withdraw Libya carrier by mid-August

IV. BBC - Turkish migrant risk to EU

V. UPI - Belarus, S. Ossetia cool on joining Russia

VI. JPOST - Dozens die, thousands flee Hama amid Syrian tank assault

VII. OWOL - Bored or Lonely?

#Tsunami system; #Cypriot cup; #Lebanon #Israel gas #Palestine bid; #Russia #Syria; #Serbia #refugees #Croatia; #Orthodox #Christian #Eucharist ^MZ

2011-08-03T08:30:00.000-07:00

I. UN - First test of UN-backed tsunami warning system to be held in the Mediterranean

II. MANAWATUSTANDARD - Ancient [Cypriot] feeding cup a rare find

III. CHANNELNEWSASIA - Troubled waters between Lebanon and Israel

IV. JPOST - EU trying to get PA to soften UN resolution

V. RT - Russia calls for balanced approach to Syrian infighting

VI. TAIWANNEWS - Serbia wants Croatia to settle refugee issue

VII. EXAMINER - The Orthodox Christian Eucharist: That God may be “all in all”.

#FYROM; #NATO #Kosovo #organ trade; #US #Syria #Libya #Russia; #Orthodox #Jesus #baptism #Jordan #Apostle tomb #Turkey ^MZ

2011-08-02T07:50:00.001-07:00

I. KATHIMERINI - FYROM president blames Greece for deadlock

II. B92 - NATO sends reinforcements to Kosovo

III. DIABETESHEALTH - The Organ Business: Scandals Touch U.S., Kosovo

IV. USATODAY - No easy answers for U.S. involvement in Libya, Syria

V. RIAN - U.S. company to work on reconstruction of St. Petersburg landmark

VI. JORDANTIMES - Clerics urged to highlight Baptism Site authenticity

VII. DISCOVERYNEWS - Tomb of Jesus Apostle found in Turkey?

#Louvre, #Greece #Alexander the Great; #Turkey military #Syrian #Kurds; #Russia reset #US #Bush #bin Laden; Hidden #passions ^MZ

2011-07-29T10:41:00.000-07:00

I. EMG - "Kingdom of Alexander the Great" exhibition at the Louvre

II. WAPOST - Turkey’s military chief Isik Kosaner resigns, along with the heads of army, navy and air force

III. JPOST - Syrian Kurds hope to ride wave of regional change

IV. B92 - KFOR threatens use of force at roadblock

V. RFERL - U.S.-Russia "Reset" Faces Biggest Challenge

VI. CBS - Bush opens up on bin Laden: No "jubilation" at his death

VII. OWOL - Dealing With Hidden Causes of Our Passions

#Cyprus #EU #Turkey #Erdogan #Armenia #Christians; #KFOR #Serbia; #US #Russia; #Georgia #Belarus #Ukraine #Orthodox ^MZ

2011-07-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

I. SPERONEWS - Turkey, Cyprus, EU: Crisis in the relationship between Erdogan and Europe

II. JPOST - Erdogan wants another apology, this time from Armenia

III. CATHOLICHERALD - Despite the EU’s demands on human rights, Turkey’s persecution of Christians is escalating

IV. B92 - Belgrade: KFOR stepped outside UNSCR 1244

V. THEATLANTIC - U.S. and Russia Weighing Joint Missile Defense Program

VI. AP - Georgian church leader calls for peace with Russia

VII. VOR - Three Slavic nations celebrate Christianization Day

#Germany #EU #Turkey #Gaza #Israel; #Kosovo embargo; #alQaeda threat; #Russia #UN #climate; #NASA #shuttle; #prayer & #thoughts ^MZ

2011-07-21T06:46:00.000-07:00

I. DEUTSCHEWELLE - German conservatives advocate end to Turkish EU entry talks

II. THENATIONAL - Apologise for flotilla deaths or I go to Gaza, Turkish PM tells Israel

III. B92 - Government in Priština "imposes embargo on itself"

IV. ABCNEWS - New Terror Report Warns of Insider Threat to Utilities

V. REUTERS - West, Russia divided on UN council climate role

VI. WAPOST - Atlantis comes in for its final landing (Video)

VII. ORTHODOXWAYOFLIFE - Why Does Prayer Need to Be Free From Thoughts?

#Cyprus 37 years & counting since #Turkish #invasion & illegal #occupation ^MZ #Turkey #Greek #Cypriots #demonstrations

2011-07-20T06:19:00.000-07:00

I. BIANET - "Erdoğan Will Demonstrate his Strength!"

II. CYPRUSUPDATES - Tayyip Erdogan in the occupied areas for Turkish invasion anniversary celebrations

III. EMG - Erdogan's illegal visit another sign of Ankara's lack of will

IV. CYPRUSEMBASSY - Cyprus: Turkey should abandon blame games

V. KATHIMERINI - Athens slams Erdogan over Cyprus

VI. THEPALACE - Short Film: The Palace, Lefkosia, Cyprus, 1974

VII. AUNITEDCYPRUS - Transplanted Populations and the Problems caused: Cyprus