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Poll in Spain: Trump and Netanyahu are seen as two of the three most dangerous leaders in the world. Trump was ranked as the biggest threat to world peace, followed by Russian President Putin. Spaniards perceive Netanyahu as more dangerous to peace than Iran's new leader. 81% of survey respondents said Trump is endangering global peace - more than any other leader. The Spanish government is considered the most hawkish in Europe against Israel and President Trump's policies. Why it matters: The survey reflects the worsening criticism in Spain towards Israel and the US, also among citizens and not just...

Belgrade, Nov 14, 2006 - Coordinator of the state team for negotiations on the future status of Kosovo-Metohija Slobodan Samardzic said today that it is evident that at the meeting of EU Council of Ministers, UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari failed to win support of EU countries for Kosovo's independence. Samardzic told the Tanjug news agency that this is one more in a series of Ahtisaari's failures, in addition to those in the Contact Group and the Security Council. Now it is clear that there are very opposing opinions on the issue in the EU, Samardzic said, and added that...

Taking aim: the Swiss gun lobby fears restrictions on weapons' purchases (PHOTO)Shooting is more than just a sport to many Swiss, who believe a whole way of life would be under threat if the nation signs up to the Schengen accord. Geared to improve cross-border security, the European Union agreement also lays down minimum requirements for acquiring and possessing firearms. "The Swiss are well armed and enjoy great freedom," wrote Machiavelli in 1532. Many Swiss today see a causal connection between the two, with three million firearms in private hands. And when they realised that a yes to Schengen would...