Use of the “Apaches” in Albania in doubt. Congress ties Clinton’s hands. Drashkoviçi dismissed P. 5

War on the 20th floor, where Albanians and Serbs work together. Aircraft struck over Portine Barit. Attack from Macedonia P. 4

Serbian mortar captured by the KLA. German army investigates Serbian crimes. Greek terrorism concerns the government P. 6

Segments of European diplomacy are sliding toward compromising NATO’s mission. Italian Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini asserts: “The continuation of the bombings is creating the impression that NATO is a regressive force and does not create long-term stability.” Mr. Dini makes this statement precisely at a time when the UN Secretary-General has said that finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Kosovo will be long and complex. Europe is appearing politically divided in its stance toward Millosheviçi. Although it intervened somewhat late in Kosovo, NATO is playing an unquestionable role. It is strengthening its position in the world region and is the only global military force whose interests are linked to ensuring and protecting Human Rights. Many states and military powers look to NATO as a model for their future military forces. NATO, led by the USA and well-known Western countries, is spreading the foundations of a broad global political process and also of an interdependent organization. Its military solution does not spread fear and terror. Continued, page 3

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Why have you changed the position you previously stated regarding the New Government of Kosovo? Nothing has changed in my position. I have not said that a new government should be formed; I have not said that Thaci should come to Tirana; I have not said that there should be a meeting of the new government, Thaci–Rugova. All these things attributed to me by the press are fabricated. What I stated after the meeting of the Foreign Policy Commission can be described as follows: The Government of Kosovo should be based on the Rambouillet agreement, as the first serious and successful effort to unite the political and military groups in Kosovo. Under this agreement, the mandate to form this government was given to a representative of the KLA, and we consider only this agreement valid. I note that after Rambouillet, criticism and accusations between the parties began, which had already harmed the Kosovo issue—the most important issue today. We call on all parties in Kosovo, the KLA, ... Page 3

• “Hurricane” empties the French out in Durrës Page 7 • The masked men privatize the Gjirokastër-Kakavijë route Page 7 • The chairman of the Aid Commission falsifies authorizations Page 9 ☎ Kosovars give and request addresses Page 15

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