Envoy urges Bosnia reform push ahead of EU-Balkans meeting

Things are going so well in Greece (just one step away from a deal for weeks on end), that Greek officials attack EU and IMF as debt talks stall Greek officials launched a vociferous behind the scenes attack on European Union and International Monetary Fund negotiators as talks in Athens over the country's mounting debts appeared to stall.

The top international envoy to Bosnia on Thursday renewed a call for a rapid formation of the Balkan country's central government, almost five months after general elections.Valentin Inzko's call came as the European Union and the United States launched a diplomatic offensive to remove obstacles to the process."Although there were quarrels between the (Bosnian political) leaders there was also a consensus among citizens on Bosnia's European future ... clearly saying that they want to join the European Union," Inzko told journalists.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to the Balkans next week before heading to Brussels for a NATO ministerial meeting, her department said in a statement.During her travels, on October 11-14, Clinton will go to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo to meet leaders and citizens "to highlight the continued US commitment to support all the Balkan states in achieving their aspirations for full integration into the European and Euro-Atlantic community."

The top international envoy to Bosnia on Thursday renewed a call for a rapid formation of the Balkan country's central government, almost five months after general elections.

The top international envoy to Bosnia Valentin Inzko on Thursday renewed his call for rapid formation of the Balkan country's central government, almost five months after general elections.

World leaders Tuesday mourned the death of veteran US diplomat Richard Holbrooke, lauding the dogged negotiator as a colossus who against the odds brokered peace in conflict zones such as Bosnia.US President Barack Obama led the tributes to his special envoy to Afghanistan who died on Monday, calling him "a true giant of American foreign policy who has made America stronger, safer, and more respected".Balkan leaders praised Holbrooke for bringing stability to their region.

The top international envoy in Bosnia, Valentin Inzko, said Wednesday that the crisis-stricken country should get "back on track" to join the EU, speaking days ahead of an EU-Balkans summit.

National Chief Shawn Atleo will return to the helm of the Assembly of First Nations later this week, after “making good progress” since taking medical leave on Jan. 14. In a statement posted to the assembly’s website Monday afternoon, Mr. Atleo acknowledged criticism of his decision to meet with the Prime Minister on Jan. 11 but urged First Nations leaders to remain united. “I am making good progress,” he said, breaking his silence since announcing a doctor-ordered leave on Jan. 14. “I am keen to return to my full duties reinvigorated later this week.”