Phone-tapping scandal erupts. 10 subscribers are under surveillance[?]. The Prosecutor’s Office: We tap phones with a court order. SHIK’s wiretaps are illegal

Page 3

The entire spectrum of international diplomatic efforts for Kosovo has recently been narrowed to

Mediu: “Pollo’s request is the Democrats’ final attempt to prolong the boycott. The candidacy of co-chair Remzi Ndreu or

The entire spectrum of international diplomatic efforts for Kosovo has recently been narrowed to one basic demand: CEASEFIRE, which, more simply, means an immediate cessation of hostilities by both sides. recently been narrowed to one basic demand: CEASEFIRE, which, more simply, means an immediate cessation of hostilities by both sides. The demand was announced by both NATO representatives and the US State Department. The UÇK is regarded in the same way as the Serbian militarist army. It is forgotten that no frontal war is being waged in Kosovo that would warrant a call for a ceasefire. The UÇK wages a defensive war in small guerrilla units, and at all times the situation is provoked by the Serbs. The Serb side has committed killings indiscriminately, eliminating more civilians than military personnel—or rather, UÇK fighters. The evil lies in the moral outlook, since the general tendency of Serbian paramilitary forces has been to regard Kosovo’s civilians as legitimate targets. Thus it was the Serbian militarists, not the Albanian fighters, who adopted the practice of total war, making the theorem “the ends justify the means” their own. Dozens Continued on page 3

Page 7

After beating Nigeria, the Danes become a frightening prospect. Zagallo is pondering the defense. Zhak Shirak attends the Italy-France match. Beckham receives a heavy punishment. Statistics on matches that went to extra time from 1934 to 1998; matches decided in extra time and by penalty shootouts; and replayed matches from 1934 to 1958. The history of the head-to-head records for today’s matches: Italy-France, from May 15, 1910 to February 16, 1994. Brazil-Denmark: big wins for the Brazilians and only two draws. Pages 14-15

Alimucaj challenges the prosecutor’s office. “Deloitte” loses 60 million dollars. The government clashes with the transparency company Page 8

Heat scorches Tirana; in Durrës, a beggar from Kukës dies. Passports of SHIK agents are blocked. “Bahai” ends up in court. The March tragedy turns into comedy. Braho “burns” his hand. Pages 2–3 Servet Pëllumbi: The Prime Minister must be punished. Solana: NATO’s fleet is coming to Durrës. UÇK recognized as a party. Hasani of the communists: A new PPSH? A mushroom after the rain. Malaj: I will destroy the clan that wants to bring down the government. Shkodra too is against Kurt Kola. Page 4

□ Corruption points the finger at the Court. Five judges on the blacklists; their names are secret. The buried-babies scandal returns. Four are exhumed[?]. Life imprisonment for the murderer from Vlora. They drink raki and throw a bomb at the village headman’s house. Three Egyptians disappear from prison. Zani of Skrapar reappears on the scene. Rare case: husband and wife die together Pages 5-7