“The far-reaching package… would involve setting up a comprehensive electronic register of travelers’ biometric data.” Christ – not another one… What’s the betting this idea has been sponsored by the UK?

As if we needed any more reasons to get into spats with Russia, another of (Putin’s chief billionaire opponent) Boris Berezovsky’s mates unexpectedly dies. Great…

For UK readers, it’s not just Northern Rock… Yet another sign that the economy is increasingly screwed to go along with the collapse of three magazines I freelance for. (Great – cheers, the economy.)

Sarkozy’s new missus is in trouble already

“There are no more hurdles to Kosovo’s independence, a meeting of UN, NATO officials and local politicians concluded Wednesday.” – well, except for the fact that Serbia has declared independence illegal and has the backing of Russia… The fight is about

Very good analysis – well worth a look

Nosemonkey confident of Kosovo causing no end of trouble for years to come

Oh Christ…

Tip-top overview of the problems of picking an EU president. (Hint: DON’T PICK BLAIR)