EU reveals Serbia-Kosovo ‘normalization’ proposal

The bloc demands Belgrade’s de facto recognition of the breakaway province

The European Union on Monday published the text of the Franco-German proposal for a “path to normalization” of relations between Serbia and its breakaway province of Kosovo. While implying that Belgrade and Pristina agreed to the plan, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said another meeting in March will discuss its implementation.

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US treasury head pledges to fortify Ukrainian economy

Janet Yellen took a surprise trip to Kiev amid rising inflation and recession fears back at home

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Vladimir Zelensky and other top officials, vowing indefinite support for Kiev despite a lagging US economy and trillions in government debt. 

The unannounced trip to the Ukrainian capital kicked off on Monday,

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US Marshals hit by ‘major’ hack

The breach allegedly poses no risk to those in the witness protection program

The US Marshals Service has suffered a significant cyber attack which targeted a system containing “sensitive information,” the federal policing agency said, deeming the hack a “major incident.”

Marshals Service spokesman Drew Wade confirmed the breach on Monday,

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Concerns mounting over Ukraine aid – top US official

Both Republicans and Democrats “are starting to question” Washington’s support for Kiev, Victoria Nuland noted

US lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are having second thoughts about providing Ukraine with various types of aid amid its conflict with Russia, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland acknowledged on Monday.

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First Democratic challenger to expected Biden 2024 bid emerges

Author Marianne Williamson is making a fresh run for the White House

Marianne Williamson will formally declare her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential race in the US this week, she has announced, becoming the first blue camp challenger to President Joe Biden’s expected reelection run.

The nation needs politics that “does not base itself on the crass imperatives of endless corporate profit,

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Hungary calls for justice over pipeline sabotage

Prime Minister Viktor Orban says no one should “get away” with attacking Europe’s energy infrastructure

Hungary needs to watch out for potential sabotage on pipelines that deliver Russian natural gas to the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, pointing to the September 2022 blasts on the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea.

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EU nation backs Chinese peace plan

The ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev is bad for both Russia and Ukraine, as well as “the whole world,” Budapest believes

Hungary’s government supports Beijing’s peace plan for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday. The 12-point plan released by China last week calls for resuming peace talks and respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations while condemning unilateral sanctions.

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UK tennis faces ‘existential threat’ over Russian ban – LTA

Insiders warned that ATP and WTA reprisals might doom pre-Wimbledon tournaments

The British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) believes international bodies, the ATP and WTA, are serious about suspending its flagship events if the British ban on players from Russia and Belarus continues, UK media reported on Monday.

The LTA and the All England Club,

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EU reveals Serbia-Kosovo ‘normalization’ proposal

The bloc demands Belgrade’s de facto recognition of the breakaway province

The European Union on Monday published the text of the so-called Franco-German proposal for a “path to normalization” of relations between Serbia and its breakaway province of Kosovo. While implying that Belgrade and Pristina agreed to the plan, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said another meeting in March will discuss its implementation.

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US treasury head pledges to fortify Ukrainian economy

Janet Yellen took a surprise trip to Kiev amid rising inflation and recession fears back at home

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Vladimir Zelensky and other top officials, vowing indefinite support for Kiev despite a lagging US economy and trillions in government debt. 

The unannounced trip to the Ukrainian capital kicked off on Monday,

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